Representatives from the eight recipient LGUs pose with the Patient Transport Vehicles donated by PAGCOR at the gaming agency’s Corporate Office in Pasay City on June 10.
In a continued effort to improve healthcare services in remote and underserved areas, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) donated Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) valued at Php16.2 million to eight local government units (LGUs) in Luzon. The turnover ceremony took place on June 10 at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City.
The beneficiary LGUs are Rosario and Cuenca in Batangas; San Mateo in Isabela; Pola in Oriental Mindoro; and Dumaran, Brooke’s Point, Magsaysay, and Coron in Palawan.
Each PTV is outfitted with essential medical equipment such as a GPS navigation system, ambulance stretcher, oxygen supply, wheelchair, and a first aid kit—tools designed to enhance emergency medical response capabilities.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco turns over the ceremonial PTV key to Pola Mayor Jennifer M. Cruz. With them are some of the municipal health officers from Oriental Mindoro.
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco emphasized that the donation aims to improve the ability of local health units to provide rapid medical assistance, especially in communities with limited access to hospitals and specialized treatment.
“This initiative reflects PAGCOR’s commitment to helping LGUs build more responsive and resilient healthcare systems,” said Tengco. “With these vehicles, we can help ensure that even residents in isolated areas receive the medical attention they urgently need.”
Representatives from the recipient LGUs expressed their appreciation for the donation, noting that the vehicles will significantly bolster their health services. In Palawan, where residents often travel hours to reach the nearest health facility, the PTVs are expected to have a life-saving impact.
“This is a huge help for our community, especially since it takes over six hours to bring patients from our area to Puerto Princesa City for specialized care,” said Jose Earl Genobili, Municipal Health Officer of Dumaran, Palawan.
