PCSO expands patient transport fleet in Mindanao with 44 vehicles

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Mel Robles (arm raised) shows first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos the interior of a patient transport vehicle sent to Mindanao. —Photo from the PCSO

MANILA, Philippines — The first lady, Louise Araneta-Marcos, led the turnover on Tuesday of 44 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to local government units in Mindanao at the Libertad Sports Complex in Butuan City.

According to a PCSO statement, the turnover reinforced the administration’s commitment to accessible healthcare, advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to bring essential services closer to Filipinos.

“The turnover forms part of PCSO’s continuing rollout of PTVs nationwide under its Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program (MTVDP), which supports local governments in strengthening patient mobility, emergency medical response, and access to hospitals and other healthcare facilities,” the PCSO said.

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