The Okada Foundation Inc says it has donated PHP500.0-million (US$8.8-million) worth of medical equipment to the Department of Health of the Philippines, according to a recent press release.
The foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Okada Manila casino resort in the Philippine capital.
The announcement cited Teodoro Herbosa, secretary of the Department of Health, as saying: “We are profoundly moved by the generous donation of PHP500 million pesos worth of medical equipment from the Okada Foundation.”
He added: “The Okada Foundation has always been a valued ally of the Department of Health even when I was first appointed to my office. They were the ones who reached out and offered their help.”
James Lorenzana, president of the Okada Foundation, said in prepared remarks: “The Foundation was completely aligned with secretary Herbosa’s vision of bridging the gap between public and private healthcare facilities, in terms of access to modern medical technology and services.”
Mr Lorenzana added: “We believe every Filipino deserves the same high standard of care, whether they visit a private or public hospital. By working together, we can all make a more significant impact, reaching more hospitals and ultimately saving more lives.”
According to the release, the medical equipment donated by the Okada Foundation will be used in a number of hospitals across the country associated with the nation’s Department of Health. The list includes the Philippine General Hospital, the Philippine Orthopedic Center, San Lazaro Hospital, the Lung Center of the Philippines, Tondo Medical Center, and the Jose R. Reyes Medical Center.
Mr Lorenzana also said the Okada Foundation was committed to continuing its partnership with the Department of Health. “May this partnership inspire more initiatives that uplift our healthcare system and the lives of all Filipinos,” he stated.
