The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Wednesday, February 4, turned over patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to five local government units and a national health institution to enhance healthcare delivery and emergency response nationwide.
The new PTV beneficiaries were the City of Imus in Cavite; the Province of Bataan; the Municipality of Libertad in Antique; the municipalities of Ibaan and San Jose in Batangas; and the Lung Center of the Philippines.
“These patient transport vehicles can serve as lifelines especially during medical emergencies.
– Alejandro H. Tengco,
PAGCOR Chairman and CEO
PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco said the donation is part of the agency’s corporate social responsibility initiatives to improve access to essential health services particularly in communities with limited resources.
“These patient transport vehicles can serve as lifelines especially during medical emergencies when time is critical,” Mr. Tengco said. “This PTV donation program seeks to help build healthier and more resilient communities.”
Each patient transport vehicle donated by PAGCOR is equipped with a GPS navigation system, ambulance stretcher with mounted restraining system, medical oxygen, wheelchair, and first aid kit.
Chief Medical Social Worker Donnabelle Gonzaga-Arcillo of the Lung Center of the Philippines said the PTV donation will address transport constraints faced by the institution in its daily operations.
“Sobrang laking tulong nitong PTV lalo na sa mga pasyenteng hinahatid at sinusundo natin, pati na rin sa aming home visitations at community activities,” Gonzaga-Arcillo said.
Each PTV is equipped with basic medical and safety features including a stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair, first aid kit, and navigation system to ensure safe and efficient patient transport.
In 2025, PAGCOR donated a total of 162 patient transport vehicles to LGUs, partner agencies, and institutions nationwide, including 70 units given to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
