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THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) joined the Provincial Government of Pampanga for the inauguration of the new Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center 1 on April 11, 2025.
PAMPANGA DIALYSIS CENTER Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco (third from left), Pampanga Gov. Dennis Pineda (second from left), and Vice Gov. Lilia Pineda (fifth from right) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pampanga Provincial Dialysis Center 1 on April 11, 2025. PAGCOR PHOTO
The inauguration of the new dialysis center provides a major boost for accessible health care in the province.
Pagcor donated over P90 million for the project to procure 40 dialysis machines and a CT scan unit.
During the inauguration, Pagcor Chairman Alejandro 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 and facilities like this is important for the province," he said.
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Tencgo 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 Marcos Jr.'s push for better health services, especially in underserved areas.
Meanwhile, Pampanga Gov. Dennis Pineda expressed gratitude to Pagcor and other partners who supported the initiative.
"We will make sure that all poor Kapampangans that will seek dialysis service here won't spend a single peso. We thank all our partner-government agencies for making this a reality," he said.
In addition to dialysis services, the center also offers nutritional counseling, social work support and patient education to meet the broader needs of patients and their families.
