Taganito HPAL Nickel Corp. (THPAL) has turned over a P127-million community hospital to the local government of Claver, Surigao del Norte, reinforcing its investment in healthcare infrastructure for its host communities.
The Claver Community Hospital, located in Barangay Ladgaron, was formally handed over during a turnover and blessing ceremony on July 30.
THPAL President Naoki Kawai, together with Taganito Mining Corp. (TMC) Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Artemio E. Valeroso, turned over the facility to Claver Mayor Georgia D. Gokiangkee.
The project was funded through THPAL's corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, which contributed P117 million, and an additional P10 million from the company's Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), bringing the total investment to P127 million.
According to THPAL, the hospital aims to strengthen healthcare services and improve access to medical care for residents of Claver and neighboring communities.
The turnover ceremony was attended by Surigao del Norte Gov. Robert Lyndon S. Barbers, Vice Gov. Geed Gokiangkee, Doreen Barbers representing Rep. Bernadette S. Barbers, Department of Health-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Anna Marie Celina G. Garfin, Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Caraga Regional Director Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante, Police Col. Warren E. Dablo, representatives from the Department of Labor and Employment, Vice Mayor Leah D. Patan, members of the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Liga ng mga Barangay officials, barangay leaders and other stakeholders.
THPAL said the new hospital represents a long-term investment in community welfare and demonstrates the value of collaboration between the private sector and government in expanding public health services.
The company said it remains committed to supporting programs and infrastructure that improve the well-being of its host communities as the hospital prepares for full operations.
