Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) donated PHP25.1 million worth of diagnostic equipment to Naga City General Hospital and committed to providing further assistance to help the facility qualify for Level 2 accreditation from the Department of Health (DOH).

A news release from the PCSO on Friday said the turnover ceremony held on Thursday amid the Penafrancia Festival festivities brought additional healthcare support to Naga City as residents and pilgrims gathered for one of the country's largest religious and cultural celebrations.

The donation, provided under PCSO's Medical Equipment Donation Program (MEDP), consisted of one digital stationary X-ray machine, one ultrasound machine, and one 2D echocardi...