BDO Foundation completes 250th rural health unit rehabilitation with Cebu facility
The Compostela Rural Health Unit in Cebu is the 22nd facility the foundation has turned over so far in 2026 and the 250th since its program began in 2012.
BDO Foundation has rehabilitated its 250th rural health unit (RHU), with the turnover of the Compostela Rural Health Unit in Cebu, according to Mindanao Times.
The Compostela facility is the 22nd RHU or primary care facility the foundation has completed so far in 2026. The milestone coincides with BDO's 50th anniversary this year. The foundation has been running the rehabilitation program since 2012.
According to the report, the 250 health centers were recommended to the foundation by BDO and BDO Network Bank branches in their areas. Together they serve more than 11 million Filipinos in places prone to natural disasters and other disruptions to basic health services.
Local health officials said recent disasters have shown how vulnerable aging health facilities are. In Compostela, Typhoon Tino and an earthquake last year damaged roads, triggered landslides and left facilities unsafe, making it hard for residents to get medical care. Years of wear had also left the RHU with damaged restrooms, deteriorating ceilings, cracked walls and unusable wash areas.
The rehabilitated facility now has improved lighting, upgraded interiors and better infrastructure, the report said. The upgrades are also meant to help local governments meet Department of Health and PhilHealth standards, which can qualify them for additional resources.
The foundation said the program supports the government's universal health care efforts and Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health and well-being.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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