By; Leila N. Valencia
Mandaluyong City. On October 18, 2021, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) headed by Vice-Chairperson and General Manager Royina Marzan Garma signed the Contract with Toyota Otis for the supply and delivery of three hundred (300) units of PCSO Patient Transport Vehicles, following RA 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act.
In 2020, PCSO donated 294 ambulances or patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to 164 LGUs and 130 government organizations in 17 regions. The total donation amounted to P466.771 million.
PCSO Patient Transport Vehicle Program refers to the provision of medical transport vehicles to the Local Government Units at the provincial, municipal and city located in the conflict-stricken areas and vulnerable communities and those geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. The purpose is simply to transport patients to, from or between places of treatment.
Photo shows, PCSO Vice -Chairperson and General Manager Royina Marzan Garma (3rd from right) and Toyota Otis, Marketing Professional Renato R. Gregorio ( 3rd from left) shows the signed contract for the procurement of 300 units of Patient transport Vehicles( PTVs). Also with them, (from left to right), PCSO Legal Officer Atty. Salvador Justiano Occiano, Toyota Otis, Marketing Professional Marco O. Alona, PCSO Assistant General Manager for Charity Sector Julieta F. Aseo and Medical Officer Dr. Pinky Casas.
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