The Provincial Government of Laguna formally inaugurated its third free chemotherapy center at Bay District Hospital, further strengthening accessible cancer treatment services for Lagunenses under the leadership of Sol Aragones.
The opening ceremony also featured the formal turnover of ₱2.6 million worth of medical equipment donated by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – San Pablo Philippines Stake in support of the province’s healthcare programs and the improvement of services at Bay District Hospital.
Leading the event were Provincial Health Officer Dr. Odilon Inoncillo, Laguna Health Team lead Eric Tayag, and Chief of Hospital Dr. Nathalee Rallos, alongside Bay Mayor Jose Padrid, Vice Mayor Michael Punzalan, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, healthcare workers, and local residents.
The newly opened chemotherapy center is equipped with 20 machines capable of serving up to 40 patients, allowing more cancer patients in Laguna to receive treatment free of charge closer to their communities.
Governor Sol Aragones emphasized that the provincial government remains committed to expanding free and accessible healthcare services, especially for patients battling life threatening illnesses.
“Pwede na po magpalista, libre po wala pong babayaran.”
“Libre po ang chemotherapy center po natin. Pwede na po magpalista, libre po wala pong babayaran,” Aragones said.
The lady governor also expressed gratitude to the religious organization for extending support through the donation of medical equipment that will help improve hospital operations and patient care.
“Taos-puso po tayong nagpapasalamat sa The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints – San Pablo Philippines Stake sa pagbibigay ng hospital equipments. Malaking tulong po ito dito sa Bay District Hospital kasabay na rin ng pagbubukas natin ng pangatlong chemotherapy center,” she added.
“The facility is expected to ease the burden of cancer patients who previously needed to travel far and spend heavily for chemotherapy treatment.”
The establishment of the new chemotherapy center forms part of the provincial government’s continuing healthcare modernization efforts aimed at bringing quality and affordable medical services closer to Lagunenses. Officials said the facility is expected to ease the burden of cancer patients who previously needed to travel far and spend heavily for chemotherapy treatment.
The Bay District Hospital chemotherapy center is now among the growing healthcare facilities in Laguna offering specialized medical services through the support of the provincial government and its healthcare partners.
