Manila, Oct. 22 -- Twelve local government units (LGUs) have received brand new patient transport vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

PAGCOR, in a news release on Wednesday, said the beneficiaries are the municipalities of Calumpit (Bulacan), Baras (Rizal); New Bataan (Davao de Oro); Bugallon (Pangasinan); Toboso (Negros Occidental); Sultan Kudarat (Maguindanao del Norte); Burgos, Laoag, Bacarra, Sarrat, and Pasuquin (Ilocos Norte); and the City of Navotas.

The vehicles are fully equipped with a GPS navigation system, ambulance stretcher, medical oxygen, wheelchair, and first aid kit, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of patients to the nearest hospitals or healthcare facilities.

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