CAMP DANGWA, Benguet — An exclusive and well-functioning hospital dedicated to serving police officers and their dependents was officially opened with the blessing of the newly renovated Camp Bado Dangwa Hospital held at Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet, on December 6.

The program was graced by Miss Connie Angeles, Executive Director of Health and Medical Programs of SM Foundation Incorporated, and was attended by Brig.Gen. David Peredo,Jr., regional director; Col. Julio Lizardo, chief Regional Staff; Col. Alma Paredes,chief of the Regional Medical Dental Unit Cordillera Administrative Region, the Regional Staff, and other PRO-CAR personnel.

The event’s highlight was the ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Angeles and Peredo and the unveiling of commemorative markers and the building’s blessing officiated by the Regional Pastoral Officer Maj.(Rev. Fr.) Alexander Pardo.

This newly renovated facility will offer free medical and dental services to PNP personnel, their dependents, and authorized civilians.

It is the fifth PNP facility renovated by the SM Foundation, greatly enhancing the healthcare support system for both the police officers and the local community.

Angeles expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering dedication of the PRO-CAR personnel, recognizing them as the pillars of peace and order in the Cordillera region.

The successful renovation of the hospital stands as a testament to the continued partnership between PRO-CAR and its stakeholders, particularly the SM Foundation, reinforcing their commitment to supporting the Philippine National Police’s programs and the well-being of its officers and their families.