Manila, June 12 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has turned over patient transport vehicles (PTVs) worth PHP16.20 million to eight local government units (LGUs) in Luzon.

In a statement Thursday, PAGCOR said beneficiaries include Rosario and Cuenca in Batangas; San Mateo, Isabela; Pola, Oriental Mindoro; and the municipalities of Dumaran, Brooke's Point, Magsaysay, and Coron in Palawan.

Officials and representatives from the recipient LGUs came to the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City to receive the donations on June 10.

Each vehicle is equipped with essential emergency medical features including a GPS navigation system, ambulance stretcher, oxygen supply, wheelchair, and first aid kit.

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