By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday turned over 12 mechanical ventilators to five government hospitals in Bohol, expanding critical care capacity and improving access to life-saving treatment in the province.
In a news release, the PCSO said the ventilators were delivered to Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital in Talibon, Teodoro Galagar District Hospital in Jagna, Congressman Simeon Toribio Memorial Hospital in Carmen, Catigbian District Hospital, and Francisco Dagohoy Memorial Hospital in Inabanga.
Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital received six units, while Teodoro Galagar District Hospital got three. The remaining three hospitals received one unit each.
The units were distributed under PCSO’s Medical Equipment Donation Program.
“Padala po ito ni (These are courtesy of) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,” PCSO General Manager Melquiades “Mel” Robles said during the turnover ceremony.
“Laging bilin niya sa amin (He always reminds us) that the government should go to the people.”
Robles said the donation reflects the agency’s continuing effort to bring government health services closer to communities and make quality care more accessible, especially in the provinces.
He added that healthcare assistance must be delivered fairly and without political consideration.
“We give the equipment for medical mobility, regardless kung bumoto sa atin o hindi (they voted for us or not),” Robles said.
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado welcomed the donation, saying the ventilators will help boost hospital readiness, particularly in emergencies and future public health threats.
“This medical equipment will greatly help ensure that our people have access to quality healthcare services wherever they may be in Bohol,” he said.
The donated Resvent RV200 ventilators are portable units designed for various clinical settings, including bedside care and patient transport. With 3-in-1 capability for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, the units can handle a wide range of cases.
Each unit features multiple ventilation modes, real-time monitoring, a touchscreen interface, battery backup, adjustable oxygen delivery, and built-in safety features, enabling frontline health workers to manage critical respiratory cases more effectively.
Aside from the ventilators, PCSO also turned over a check worth PHP277,940.92 representing the province of Bohol’s lotto shares for July to December 2025. (PNA)
