Pagcor donates 16 patient transport vehicles to Philippine communities

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) has donated 16 patient transport vehicles to local government units and public institutions across the Philippines, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The vehicles were handed over during two ceremonies held in mid-October at the gaming regulator’s corporate office in Pasay City, Metro Manila, according to a recent press release. Eight vehicles were distributed to local authorities in Quezon, Isabela, Zamboanga Sibugay, Cebu, Benguet, Bulacan and Surigao del Sur, as well as to the Bureau of Fire Protection’s national headquarters. The remaining eight vehicles were allocated to beneficiaries identified by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), including hospitals, government agencies, and a state university. Pagcor chairman and chief executive, Alejandro Tengco, said the donations were aimed at improving access to healthcare and strengthening emergency response services, particularly in underserved communities. “Through these patient transport vehicles, we hope to help our partner institutions respond more quickly to the medical needs of the communities they serve,” Mr Tengco stated. Each vehicle is equipped with medical and safety equipment, including a stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair, first aid kit and navigation system. According to Pagcor, the eight vehicles distributed under its partnership with PCSO are part of a broader commitment to fund 70 patient transport vehicles. Under the agreement, PCSO is responsible for identifying beneficiaries and overseeing distribution.