PBBM: PCSO ambulance program nearing full nationwide coverage

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government is close to achieving its goal of providing every province, city, and municipality in the country with a fully equipped Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV), calling the program a practical way to improve emergency healthcare.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

Marcos said this as he led the distribution of 124 ambulances across various municipalities and cities in Region 8.

In his speech, the President said the ambulances will last with the proper care, adding that every mechanic in the Philippines is capable of attending to these vehicles.

“Sa aming pananaw (In our view), this is the most practical (approach),” he said during the ceremony in Ormoc City on Monday, Aug. 18.

“Basta alagaan lang ninyo nang mabuti, tatagal 'yan (As long as you take care of it, these vehicles will last),” he added.