The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over five patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to select military units and a local government unit (LGU) on July 16.

In a statement Thursday, PAGCOR said the new PTV recipients were the municipality of Liliw in Laguna; the Army’s 7th Infantry Division, Light Reaction Regiment and Fort Magsaysay Army Station Hospital, all based in Nueva Ecija; and the Headquarters Force Reconnaissance Group of the Philippine Marines in Ternate, Cavite.

The turnover ceremony was held at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City.

The donation is in line with the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance emergency medical services in underserved and high-risk areas.

“These donations are part of our ongoing commitment to boost the government’s emergency response efforts, especially in areas where every second can mean the difference between life and death,” PAGCOR chairperson and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco said.

To date, PAGCOR has donated a total of 40 PTVs to LGUs, public hospitals, and frontline agencies nationwide as part of its socio-civic programs. (PNA)