In celebration of its 26th anniversary, Isuzu Philippines Corporation signs a partnership with Philippine Children's Medical Center on its new Bahay Alalay Temporary Accommodation Program on 7 August at PCMC Compound in Quezon City.

The Bahay Alalay aims to give decent shelter for watchers and recurring outpatient children needing periodic pediatric services.

To be constructed within PCMC's compound, the facility will have a complete reception, cafeteria, playroom, and sleeping quarters area separate for male and female occupants.

Once completed, IPC will be providing P1 million worth of equipment and furniture to the three-floor facility making it more comfortable and safe for its occupants. On top of that, IPC will also be adopting Bahay Alalay's playroom, to ensure that the children will have an area for fun and games during their stay.

"Every day, PCMC receives hundreds of children from all over the country and provides a proper shelter for recurring patients and their watchers is much a needed facility in the hospital. Isuzu being the `Responsible Partner' cares about the overall well-being and welfare of these children especially those coming from the provinces not having enough money to find a place here in the city," said IPC President Tetsuya Fujita.

Leading the groundbreaking ceremony were PCMC's Executive Director Dr. Sonia Gonzales and Fujita, as well as other PCMC Deputy Directors to commemorate the start of the construction.