PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.yesterday turned over a total of P520 million donation to the Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines and National Kidney and Transplant Institute.

Of the amount, P200.5 million was allotted to PHC, P185.2 million to LCP and P134 million to NKTI.

Marcos acknowledged PHC that has been a symbol of hope and excellence in healthcare.

“So, despite the challenges, you continue to persevere and to innovate, showing both passion and compassion. This is the reason why we granted the PHC 200.5 million pesos that it can use to fund more projects that will benefit the Filipino people,” Marcos said in his speech at the inauguration of the Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service Center (BUCAS) at the PHC in Quezon City.

“It was my father’s vision to create a place where top-notch medical care was delivered with dignity and with compassion. It was my mother’s driving force behind the specialty centers in the country,” Marcos said.

President Marcos noted that for years, the PHC has remained steadfast in its commitment to saving lives and alleviating the suffering of people with cardiovascular diseases.

“Today, we honor that vision as we expand it. With 31 BUCAS Centers nationwide as of September this year, we are not just keeping that promise within the walls of one building but we are spreading it to various places around the country. We are ready to respond, ready to care wherever and whenever needed,” the President said.

The donation from the Office of the President will fund the procurement of essential medical equipment, thus enhancing medical services for the benefit of patients.

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Chona Yu