GUAGUA, Pampanga – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) joined the Provincial Government of Pampanga on Friday, April 11, for the inauguration of the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I here in a major boost for accessible healthcare in the province.
PAGCOR donated over Php90 million for the project to procure 40 dialysis machines and a CT scan unit. The center is expected to serve thousands of patients who otherwise would have to travel far or incur big expenses for dialysis sessions.
During the inauguration, PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco emphasized that the center is not just a response to the medical needs of dialysis patients but is a symbol of government care and compassion.
“We know how expensive and exhausting dialysis treatment can be – not just financially but physically, mentally and emotionally, kung kaya’t ang pagkakaroon ng ganitong pasilidad sa lalawigan ay napakahalaga,” he said.
“Ang mga kagamitang ito ay simbolo ng malasakit ng ating pamahalaan sa mga pasyenteng lumalaban sa hamon ng karamdaman araw-araw.”
Mr. Tengco also lauded the medical staff who will run the facility, calling them the “nation’s true heroes” for their dedication and compassion.
“This is what nation-building looks like—projects that directly touch lives and strengthen communities,” he said, noting that the center aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for better health services especially in underserved areas.
Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda, meanwhile, expressed gratitude to PAGCOR and other partners who supported the initiative.
“We will make sure na lahat ng mahihirap na Kapampangan na magpapagamot po rito, walang kahit anong pera na ilalabas—kahit isang kusing po,” Pineda said. “Kaya lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng ahensya ng gobyerno na katuwang namin sa pagsasakatuparan nito.”
The Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center I is a stand-alone clinic developed under a public-private partnership. In addition to dialysis services, it also offers nutritional counseling, social work support, and patient education to meet the broader needs of patients and their families.
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