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SBMA receives patient transport vehicle from PAGCOR

Subic Bay Freeport – Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently received a patient transport vehicle from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

During a ceremony held in Pasay City on May 26, 2026, PAGCOR president and chief operations officer (COO) Atty. Wilma T. Eisma turned over the patient transport vehicle to SBMA Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) Medical Services Division OIC, Dr. Arlene Gravina-Cesa.

“My heartfelt thanks to PAGCOR, especially to Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco, for providing the Freeport with a patient transport vehicle. This unit will certainly enhance the services of our Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) during the scheduled, non-emergency transfer of clinically stable patients,” SBMA chairman and administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said in gratitude to PAGCOR.

“Kay Mam Amy (Eisma), marami pong salamat at hindi pa rin kayo nakakalimot sa iyong dating tahanan, ang SBMA,” he said.

The donation is part of the agency’s broader efforts to make basic healthcare more accessible, ensuring that communities and sectors in need, are able to receive urgent medical attention through these new patient transport vehicles.

“More than simply meeting targets, it reflects a clear commitment: to support healthier, more resilient communities by investing in essential services people rely on when it matters most,” Aliño said.

The donation is one of many under PAGCOR’s ongoing nationwide program to distribute medical transport vehicles.

PAGCOR has also donated patient transport vehicles to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (two vehicles), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), and the local government units of Manay, Davao; Narra, Palawan; and Dumaguete. (30)

PHOTO CAPTIONS:
[1] PAGCOR) president and COO Atty. Wilma T. Eisma (3rd from left) hands over the ceremonial key to SBMA Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) Medical Services Division OIC Dr. Arlene Gravina-Cesa during the turnover ceremony.

[2-4] Atty. Eisma leads the SBMA Public Health and Safety Department (PHSD) contingents in inspecting the donated transport vehicle.