Cardinal Santos Medical Center Named Medical Partner For 2026 Tour Of Luzon

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Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) will once again serve as the official medical partner for the 2026 MPTC Tour of Luzon, set from April 29 to May 13. The 14-stage race returns bigger than last year, featuring more routes and international participants.

CSMC will deploy two fully equipped ambulances, each staffed with two Emergency Medical Services teams and a dedicated trauma doctor. Hospital partners along the race route will also provide medical assistance to ensure riders’ safety throughout the event.

MPTC Tour of Luzon CEO and Chief Organizer Arrey Perez (third from left) and Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) President and CEO Raul Pagdanganan seal the partnership with (from left) MAD Management Inc. CEO Madeleine Sharon Guico, SDMI Sports president Danica Khaye Baltazar and CSMC vice president and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antonio Say and senior vice president and Chief Fiance Officer Marivic Mabuti. [ToL Photo]

Renewed partnership and commitment to athlete safety

Tour of Luzon CEO Arrey Perez and CSMC President and CEO Raul Pagdanganan formalized the renewed partnership in a signing ceremony at the hospital’s Greenhills facility in San Juan City. Perez said the collaboration “goes beyond the race column—it’s about showcasing the Philippines’ ability to host a premier sports event with care and excellence.”

Pagdanganan added, “Through our partnership with the MPTC Tour of Luzon, we contribute our expertise in emergency and trauma care to safeguard athletes who inspire communities across the country.” The medical teams will remain on standby along the course to respond to high-speed racing incidents.

Expanded 2026 Tour of Luzon route

The 2026 edition of the Tour of Luzon covers 1,800 kilometers over Southern Tagalog, Central Luzon, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos, and Cordillera regions. Key stops include CaSeBo in Calatagan, Tagaytay City, New Clark City, Clark, Palayan City, Bayombong, Santiago City, Tuguegarao, Pagudpud, Paoay, Laoag City, San Juan and Agoo in La Union, Mangatarem and Lingayen in Pangasinan, and finishes atop Scout Hill in Camp John Hay, Baguio City.

At least 20 teams, including five foreign squads, will compete in the race. Riders face challenging sprints and several King of the Mountain climbs, testing endurance and strategy in the 14-stage event.