The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has turned over patient transport vehicles (PTVs) worth P16.20 million to eight local government units (LGUs) in Luzon.

In a statement Thursday, PAGCOR said beneficiaries include Rosario and Cuenca in Batangas; San Mateo, Isabela; Pola, Oriental Mindoro; and the municipalities of Dumaran, Brooke’s Point, Magsaysay, and Coron in Palawan.

Officials and representatives from the recipient LGUs came to the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City to receive the donations on June 10.

Each vehicle is equipped with essential emergency medical features including a GPS navigation system, ambulance stretcher, oxygen supply, wheelchair, and first aid kit.

PAGCOR chairperson and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco said the vehicles would help enhance the capacity of local health units to respond swiftly to medical emergencies, particularly in areas with limited access to hospitals and specialized care.

“Our PTV donation program is part of PAGCOR’s commitment to help LGUs build more responsive and resilient healthcare systems,” he said.

“Through these vehicles, we help ensure that people living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas can receive timely medical care,” he added.

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