The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to five more local government units (LGUs) and institutions.

In a statement Thursday, PAGCOR said the move is in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s program to provide all local government units with patient transport vehicles.

The latest recipients include the municipality of Benito Soliven in Isabela; San Pedro City in Laguna; the Polytechnic University of the Philippines; Ospital ng Parañaque; and the Joint Task Force Unit Ilocos headquarters.

PAGCOR Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro Tengco said the donation aims to strengthen the medical and disaster-response capabilities of local government units, public institutions, and security forces.

“Each PTV we turn over is a step closer to making vital medical services more accessible to every Filipino,” Tengco said.

Since February last year, PAGCOR has donated 35 PTVs to LGUs, hospitals, and frontline agencies to help ensure timely and safe medical transport across the country.

Aside from PAGCOR, the Office of the President and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office are also distributing PTVs to local government units nationwide. (PNA)