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PCSO to release P447-M to gov’t hospitals for Covid-19 efforts
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has approved P447 million in financial assistance for 81 government hospitals nationwide to help them cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
This financial aid is intended to enhance the capacity of these hospitals, particularly provincial ones, in managing COVID-19 patients.
The funds will be specifically used for essential items and services related to COVID-19 cases, including testing kits, personal protective equipment, medicines, and confinement expenses.
This P447 million allocation is separate from the P420 million previously allocated to PhilHealth.
The assistance is funded by the PCSO's charity fund under its Calamity Assistance Program budget.
PCSO branch managers are currently coordinating with the beneficiary hospitals to facilitate the release of the funds and required documentation.
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