ARANGANI, Philippines – Nothing can compare to the stimulus that had Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao compellingly inspired even more during his training in preparation for his fight against
Antonio Margarito last November 13. To some, such motivation may just be fleeting. But, to him, it means life and lasting. Sure, it means life and joy for his people in the district he is serving as Congressman of the Philippines. And so a 200-million pesos modern hospital will rise in SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. It’s going to be the first hospital in the province of Sarangani, that which he promised all along before the Philippine congressional elections.
INSERT: Real life issues and hilarious moments of rising model Jinkee with Congressman Manny Pacquiao Yes, the Philippine government has committed to allocate some P200 million for the establishment of a modern hospital in Sarangani Province next year, Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao announced Thursday at the opening of Sarangani’s Munato Festival in Alabel town.
Pacquiao said he gets a P200-million commitment from President Benigno Aquino III for the construction of the provincial hospital.
Meanwhile, aside from the P200-million pledge from the national government, Pacquiao wins negotiation for the donation of at least eight ambulances for the province’s seven municipalities from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The donation of the ambulances was in exchange for his endorsement of the PCSO’s initiatives, he adds.
On the other hand, for the hospital’s annual operating expenses, Pacquiao underscores that he and Sarangani Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez will jontly look for the required funds, which could run up to at least P50 million per year.
Sarangani operations, mainly, are funded by its annual budget of around P300 million, of which some P149 million are sourced from its Internal Revenue Allotment.
Source of Scoop: Allen Estabillo-PNA
