Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. donate much-needed medical supplies, equipment and furniture worth P350,000 to two newly refurbished sub-health centers in Sitio Centro Pogpog and Lib-in, Barangay Sibulan, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur.
In 2021, Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. successfully implemented the repair of the sub-health centers. As a continuing project, the health centers receive promotional equipment, appliances, clinic beds, tables, drawers, medicines and other medical equipment that will strengthen the health care services and make it more accessible, usable and available to the community, especially the indigenous community in the province.
Hedcor President and COO Rolando Pacquiao acknowledged the health workers for their unrelenting service in the community. “Our health workers need sufficient supplies and reliable equipment to provide quality health services to patients and residents of Barangay Sibulan and nearby areas. These donations will definitely aid the operations of the health facilities, strengthen the health system and be able to better respond to the health needs of the community,” said Pacquiao.
Santa Cruz Municipal Health Officer Dr. Raygene Manuel shared that the barangay health workers (BHW) feel blessed to receive Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation’s donations that will be used to help their constituents. “We know that not all communities were given this kind of health assistance, and we are truly fortunate to receive these. I am proud to say that our BHWs are very dedicated and always ready to be of service.” Dr. Manuel said.
Meanwhile, in the Province of Bukidnon, Hedcor turns over to the Municipality of Impasugong its Health Center’s completed covered pathway worth P250,000 as part of Hedcor and the local government unit’s commitment to putting health a priority.
The covered pathway is beneficial in a healthcare environment. It is used as a linkway between the regional health unit’s building, providing staff, patients and visitors a dry journey and shelter from bad weather especially those who came from far-flung areas. 13 barangays in the Municipality of Impasugong are availing the Rural Health Unit services.
Municipal Mayor Anthony Uy said the completion of the covered pathway is one of the testaments of Hedcor’s commitment to the health system enhancement initiatives of the municipality and the general welfare of the locals. “This is a milestone being undertaken by the local government unit and Hedcor to ensure that the health services and the health needs of Impasugong are given utmost importance,” shared Mayor Uy.
And to improve the delivery of health services, barangay and municipal health workers in Bukidnon and Davsur will receive refresher courses on how to respond to health emergency situations from Department of Health (DOH) and Municipal Health Office representatives.
“May these regenerative projects continue to strengthen our relationship with our community in pursuit of transforming energy for a better world,” said Hedcor President and COO Rolando Pacquiao.
Hedcor is the renewable energy subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation. (Hedcor)
HEALTH SERVICES PROJECT. (Left) Barangay Health Workers in Sitio Lib-in with their new medical supplies and equipment. (Right) The inauguration of the covered pathway was led by (5th from left) Municipal Health Officer Dr. Rojero Echalico, (6th from left) Mayor Anthony Uy and (1st from right) Hedcor’s AVP for Operations and Maintenance-Mindanao Galen Ray Alova.
BETTER HEALTH SERVICES. The project will make it possible for health care services to be more accessible, usable, and available to the community, especially the indigenous peoples.
PASUGONG MUNICIPAL HEALTH CENTER COVERED PATHWAY. Not only can it link sites together, providing an integrated feel to their setting, it can also improve the experience of their staff, visitors and patients.
