Manila, March 23 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Monday said residents of Batanes are set to receive world-class medical screening with the deployment of a high-performance, portable X-ray system to the province.

In a statement, the PCSO said the REMEX KA6 system, previously chosen for evaluation in space-ready imaging tests of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is being brought to Basco and Sabtang, Batanes for an upcoming medical mission.

Unlike traditional, bulky X-ray machines, the REMEX KA6 is battery-operated and weighs only 3.5 kilograms, making it easy for health workers to reach remote islands and mountain communities.

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