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PCSO's nationwide patient transport vehicle rollout 98% complete

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November 28, 2025

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has achieved 98 percent completion of its nationwide Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) rollout, reaching 1,620 out of 1,642 cities and municipalities across the country.

- By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ

The milestone was marked during a turnover ceremony on Nov. 25 at the New Government Center in Bacolod City, where 82 PTVs were distributed to local government units in Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region.

PCSO Chairman and retired judge Felix Reyes, PCSO General Manager Melquiades Robles, PCSO and Director Jennifer Guevara led the turnover rites and presented symbolic keys to local officials.

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