Manila, Aug. 1 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday led the distribution of about 106 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to local government units (LGUs) in Zamboanga Peninsula.

During a turnover ceremony in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Marcos reaffirmed his administration's commitment to deliver PTVs to all municipalities in the country within the year.

He said unserved and underserved areas would be given priority, in line with his resolve to bring better healthcare access to all Filipinos.

"Ang ano natin sana itong buo, kabuuan ng ating pagbigay nitong patient transport vehicle ay matapos natin within the year magagawa na natin (What we hope is that we would be abl...