MANILA CITY, March 24, 2025 – In what has become its single largest charitable contribution thus far, the Okada Foundation, Inc. (OFI) recently donated P500 million worth of medical equipment to the Department of Health (DOH).
“We are profoundly moved by the generous donation of 500 million pesos worth of medical equipment from the Okada Foundation,” said DOH Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Agreement between OFI and the department.
Through this latest effort, OFI once again reaffirmed its commitment to support both private and public partnerships in the Philippine healthcare sector. Specifically, the state-of-the art medical equipment will be used in a number of key DOH-partnered hospitals across the country, including 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.
“The Okada Foundation has always been a valued ally of the DOH even when I was first appointed to my office. They were the ones who reached out and offered their help,” Herbosa recalled.
James Lorenzana, President of OFI, noted that the decision to make this substantial donation was an easy one to make. “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,” he underscored.
“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,” Lorenzana added.
Herbosa echoed this sentiment, as he pointed out that access to reliable and advanced medical equipment is no longer a luxury but a necessity. He further shared that many of the newly donated medical devices were capable of performing biopsies and tissue examinations, which were crucial for the early detection and treatment of cancer.
“Last year, cancer claimed more than 20,000 Filipino lives, making it the second-leading cause of death in the country. It is crucial that doctors and healthcare professionals have the best equipment at their disposal, in order to provide quality care,” the Secretary noted.
Lorenzana reassured everyone of the Okada Foundation’s commitment to continuing its partnership with the DOH for years to come. “May this partnership inspire more initiatives that uplift our healthcare system and the lives of all Filipinos,” he concluded.
About the Okada Foundation, Inc.:
The Okada Foundation, Inc. is committed to providing assistance to three key sectors, namely, Education Infrastructure, Environment and Health, and Cultural Heritage. It, likewise, maintains working partnerships with like-minded organizations to provide services for the underprivileged and marginalized sectors of society.
To this end, Okada Foundation, Inc. has established itself as one of the most generous organizations in the country, undertaking numerous projects to uplift lives and communities. For more information on the initiatives of Okada Foundation, Inc., visit the Okada Manila site at: https://www.okadamanila.com/.