LGUs, Lung Center receive patient transport vehicles

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. turned over patient transport vehicles to five local government units and a national health institution on 4 February 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and emergency response across the country.

The beneficiaries of the patient transport vehicles were the cities and municipalities of Imus in Cavite; Ibaan and San Jose in Batangas; Libertad in Antique; the Province of Bataan; and the Lung Center of the Philippines.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco said the donation forms part of the agency’s corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at improving access to essential health services, particularly in underserved communities.

“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.”

Chief Medical Social Worker Donnabelle Gonzaga-Arcillo of the Lung Center of the Philippines said the donation would help address transportation challenges 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 patient transport vehicle 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 transfers.

PAGCOR said it donated a total of 162 patient transport vehicles in 2025 to local government units, partner agencies, and institutions nationwide, including 70 units provided to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.