BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of leading digital entertainment company, DigiPlus Interactive, has laid ground to the soon-to-rise PLUS Center for Adaptive Sports and Physical Rehabilitation, together with the Philippine Accessible Disability Services Inc. (PADS), last August 30, 2024. The P2 million facility will be built in Pajara Park, a budding public sports and wellness hub in Mandaue City, Cebu.
Targeted for turnover by November 2024, access to the PLUS Center’s facilities and services marks a significant step towards empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to thrive and pursue opportunities in sports, health, and employment. “Today, we are here not just to break ground on the PLUS Center for Adaptive Sports and Physical Rehabilitation. We are setting in motion a vision where PWDs can thrive, adapt, and pursue careers as athletes, coaches, and more,” said Celeste Jovenir, DigiPlus Vice President for Investor Relations and BingoPlus Foundation COO, in the groundbreaking ceremony of the facility.
“PADS’ mission to empower PWDs as world-class athletes inspired us deeply at the BingoPlus Foundation. The PLUS Center will fill a critical gap in PWD healthcare, offering accessible rehabilitation and a path to new opportunities through sports.” The BingoPlus Foundation adopted a multi-sectoral approach to the project.
The Foundation collaborated with key partners, including the City of Mandaue, the Department of Health, Cebu Doctors University .