Seven new ambulances boost emergency response in Davao Oriental

PCSO officials and local leaders pose during the turnover ceremony of seven patient transport vehicles to Davao Oriental LGUs, held at the provincial capitol in Mati on 6 May 2025.

PCSO Director Imelda Papin (center, in blue) leads the turnover ceremony of seven Patient Transport Vehicles to Davao Oriental LGUs, enhancing emergency medical response across the province. The event was held on 6 May 2025 at the provincial capitol covered court in Mati.Photo courtesy of PCSO

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20 May 2025, 17:04

Communities across Davao Oriental are set to improve their emergency medical services, following the donation of seven Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to the province's local government units.

PCSO Director Imelda Papin, Assistant General Manager Arnel Casas, and Mindanao Department Manager Ellyn Ostan led the turnover ceremony on 6 May 2025, at the provincial capitol covered court in Mati, Davao Oriental.

Seven white PCSO-labeled Patient Transport Vehicles are parked inside the Davao Oriental provincial capitol covered court, part of a donation to improve emergency medical services in the region.

Seven newly donated Patient Transport Vehicles from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) are lined up at the Davao Oriental provincial capitol covered court on 6 May 2025, ready to serve communities across the province.Photo courtesy of PCSO

This initiative benefits the city of Mati and the municipalities of Baganga, Banaybanay, Cateel, Caraga, Lupon, and Tarragona, ensuring that more communities can efficiently respond to medical emergencies.

PCSO’s PTV donation program continues to uphold its mission of providing essential support to underserved areas, reinforcing the country’s healthcare system one ambulance at a time.

“PCSO, Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong!”

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