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Zambales LGUs hail gov’t distribution of emergency vehicles
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in distributing 387 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to various local government units (LGUs) in Luzon.
Zambales received 12 PTVs, part of the 99 vehicles allocated to Central Luzon.
Other regions that received PTVs include Cagayan Valley (72 units), Bicol Region (64 units), Mimaropa (60 units), Ilocos Region (30 units), and Calabarzon (27 units).
Local executives, including Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane of Botolan, Zambales, and Mayor Hart Jeresano of San Felipe, expressed gratitude for the vehicles.
They highlighted that the PTVs are crucial for improving healthcare accessibility, especially in remote areas.
The distribution of these vehicles is seen as a significant step towards enhancing emergency medical response and health services for communities.
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