Manila, Sept. 22 -- The provincial government of Maguindanao del Norte has allocated PHP12 million in medical assistance for residents seeking treatment at two major hospitals in Cotabato City and in Maguindanao del Norte.

On Monday, the provincial government signed a memorandum of agreement with the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC) and Cotabato Sanitarium and General Hospital (CSGH) to implement the Datu Tocao O. Mastura (DTOM) Medical Assistance Program.

The provincial government center in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, hosted the ceremonial signing. Under the agreement, CRMC will receive PHP10 million while PHP2 million will be allocated to CSGH.

"This aims to expedite the processing of medical and financial assis...