Manila, Oct. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the distribution of 71 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to local government units (LGUs) in the Caraga Region.

During a ceremony at the Butuan Sports Complex in Libertad, Butuan City, Marcos turned over the vehicle keys to the provincial and local governments of Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, the Province of Dinagat Islands, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, Butuan City, and Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental.

"We have also made sure that each of the vehicles have already within them the basic necessities, the basic equipment. Meron tayong (Each unit has a) stretcher, oxygen tank, wheel chair, first aid...