PAGCOR donates more patient transport vehicles 

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) continued its support for local healthcare services with the turnover of 11 new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) and institutions on Thursday, November 20, at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City.

The latest batch of beneficiaries includes the municipalities of Pandi (Bulacan), Barbaza (Antique), Ipil (Zamboanga Sibugay), Lubao (Pampanga), Vintar and Piddig (Ilocos Norte), Claveria (Misamis Oriental), San Carlos City (Pangasinan) and Maasin City (Southern Leyte).

The San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital in Malabon City and Sorsogon State University in Sorsogon City also received PTV units from the agency.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the state gaming firm is committed to strengthening grassroots healthcare systems by providing reliable emergency support vehicles.

“We donate these PTVs because we want to help build healthier and more resilient communities,” Mr. Tengco said. “Each vehicle represents a lifeline that can bring patients to safety and ensure timely medical attention.

“We hope our beneficiaries will take care of these units and use them to serve those who need them most.”

San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital Medical Center Chief Dr. Marilou T. Nery thanked PAGCOR for the assistance, saying that the PTVs will significantly enhance their outreach and public health activities.

“These vehicles will do more than transport patients. They will allow us to reach more communities through medical missions, blood donation drives, and school-based health programs.

“We are deeply grateful to PAGCOR and Chairman Tengco for this support,” Dr. Nery said.

In the last nine months, PAGCOR has distributed a total of 153 PTVs to LGUs, partner agencies, and institutions nationwide, including 70 units turned over to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office recently.