President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the distribution of 129 ambulances, or Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs), to local government units (LGUs) as he called on the local chief executives to continue creating programs that will uplift the lives of every Filipino.
“I expect that every LGU beneficiary will use these vehicles responsibly and efficiently, and urge the PCSO, the LGUs, other agencies to continue creating programs and projects that will bring life and security to everyone,” President Marcos said in his speech during the distribution event held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said that at least 227 LGU beneficiaries from all regions, except the National Capital Region (NCR), have received PTVs from June 30, 2022, to Sept. 8, 2024, through its Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program.
Under the program, the PCSO aims to deliver Type II Advanced Life Support Ambulances, PTVs, and Sea Ambulances, particularly to underserved regions in the country.
President Marcos said that over 200 LGUs have benefited from the program since he assumed office.
“I was also informed that you are set to procure even more PTVs to ensure that every single municipality in the Philippines will be equipped with two vehicles each. It is a vision worth every ounce of effort, so I enjoin each of you to stand firm, to press on until we turn this aspiration that we have into reality,” he said.
Before concluding his speech, President Marcos acknowledged the numerous challenges in the healthcare system in the Philippines and emphasized that the distribution of the PTVs will help elevate the quality of healthcare in the country.
The Chief Executive also expressed confidence that the Philippines will eventually lead to a “Bagong Pilipinas” where no one will be left behind – “be it in healthcare or in any other opportunity to live meaningful, prosperous, and healthy lives.”
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