Via GRAPHIC PLUS — Rooted in a shared commitment to advancing the health and well-being of the men and women of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the organization has forged a landmark healthcare partnership with Bell-Kenz Pharma, Bell-Kenz Foundation, and Premiere Medical and Cardiovascular Laboratory, Inc. — a collaboration aimed at strengthening medical support, emergency preparedness, and preventive healthcare services for Coast Guard personnel and their families.
The comprehensive healthcare partnership was formally signed by Dr. Luis Raymond T. Go, Medical Director of Bell-Kenz Pharma; Dr. James F. Cayetano, President of the Bell-Kenz Foundation; Henry C. Lim, President of Premiere Medical and Cardiovascular Laboratory; Vice Admiral Allen J. Dalangin and Coast Guard Inspector General and Internal Affairs Service and Commander of the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (PCG-SAICT),Rear Admiral Oliver Sy Tanseco.
Also present in the ceremonial signing were Patrick S. Larraga, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Head of Bell-Kenz Pharma, and Ms. Reggie D. Genova, Managing Director of Bell-Kenz Foundation.
Qualified beneficiaries will gain access to subsidized medical consultations, discounted pharmaceutical assistance, and enhanced diagnostic services. Significantly, the program institutionalizes healthcare support for retired Coast Guard personnel, reinforcing the initiative as a lasting expression of gratitude and care for those who have dedicated their lives to maritime service.
Speaking on the significance of the healthcare partnership, Dr. Luis Raymond T. Go, Medical Director of Bell-Kenz Pharma, underscored the advocacy-driven vision behind the initiative:
“As a company guided by our mission to make life better, this collaboration marks a first-of-its- kind initiative for Bell-Kenz Pharma — one that brings our advocacy to another level by extending meaningful healthcare support to the nation’s frontliners.”
Dr. Go further emphasized, “ more than providing medicine, this partnership reflects our genuine commitment to the health and well-being of the men and women of Phil. Coast Guard, our valiant veterans, and their families. We hope to contribute not only to their medical readiness, but also to their long-term health and overall well-being.”
Vice Admiral Allen J. Dalangin of the Philippine Coast Guard welcomed the initiative, saying:
“The health of our personnel directly affects our ability to carry out our missions. We’re grateful to Bell-Kenz Pharma, Bell-Kenz Foundation, and Premiere Medical and Cardiovascular Laboratory for stepping up and supporting our people in such a meaningful way.”
Rear Admiral Oliver Sy Tanseco of the Philippine Coast Guard stated:
“ The health of our PCG personnel is important, and the assistance of the communities we serve through partnerships such as this greatly strengthens our mission of ensuring the welfare, readiness, and well-being of our men and women in uniform.”
As part of the partnership, Bell-Kenz Pharma is donating a semi-automated blood chemistry analyzer to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard’s diagnostic capabilities, providing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to enhance emergency response readiness, and rolling out Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs for Coast Guard medical practitioners to ensure frontline healthcare teams remain equipped with updated clinical knowledge, skills, and best medical practices.
“We are grateful for the trust and confidence bestowed upon Bell-Kenz Pharma in becoming part of this meaningful initiative. We likewise commend the unwavering commitment of Bell-Kenz Foundation and Premiere Medical and Cardiovascular Laboratory, whose shared vision and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this partnership to life,”” Dr. Go added.
By combining the healthcare expertise and social commitment of Bell-Kenz Pharma, Bell-Kenz Foundation, and Premiere Medical and Cardiovascular Laboratory with the public service mission of the Philippine Coast Guard, the landmark partnership establishes a unified support system grounded in compassion, gratitude, and shared responsibility for the welfare of the Coast Guard family.
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