PCSO turns over 17 Toyota Hiace-based patient transport vehicles to NCR LGUs

MANILA: A total of 17 patient transport vehicles (PTV) were turned over to several local government units in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) delivered the units in fulfilment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to equip all cities, provinces, and municipalities with such vehicles to strengthen universal access to emergency medical care.

As seen on the photos that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) posted over its official social media page, the vehicles were based on Toyota Hiace Commuter Deluxe.

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Here are some details about the aforementioned unit.

Allowing the vehicle to reach hospitals fast is the four-pot, in-line type double overhead cam,16-valve 2.8-liter diesel engine (1GD-FTV) mated to a six-speed manual gearbox that can deliver:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	174
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	420

It is guaranteed to cover more kilometers as the mill is connected to a 70-liter tank.

The vehicle’s headlights made up of dual-beam multi-reflector halogen with integrated turn lamps will make certain that other road users will see the van even at nighttime.

While it can transport patients speedily, its technologies such as the anti-lock braking system and reverse camera will make sure that they arrive safely.

The Toyota Hiace Commuter Deluxe is offered in two options at the following prices:

Variant	Pricing
2.8L Diesel M/T	P1.877 million
2.8L Deluxe Cargo	P1.621 million

According to the agency, each PTV unit has been equipped with a stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair, first-aid kit, blood pressure monitor, and medicine cabinet. This, the government agency noted, will enable “safe and efficient patient transport to health facilities.”

"Metro Manila is the heart of our nation, home to millions of Filipinos. And while we have major hospitals and healthcare facilities here, we also know that traffic, distance, and accessibility remain real challenges. These Patient Transport Vehicles will help bridge that gap, ensuring that when emergencies happen, help can arrive quickly," Robles shared.

He also mentioned that since all the units have been distributed, all local government units nationwide are already equipped with these life-saving units.

For his part, MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said that the distributed PTV units would significantly boost the local government units’ health care system.

 "The life-saving PTV plays a crucial role in addressing medical emergencies, disaster response, and transportation needs within their respective localities, which is part of the administration's broader goal of building Bagong Pilipinas, where quality healthcare is accessible, efficient, and closer to the Filipinos," Artes said.

On behalf of the mayors, Metro Manila Council President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora also extended appreciation to the PCSO for the lifesaving vehicles they received.

The LGU that recently received their respective PTV are Las Pinas, Caloocan, Malabon, Makati, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, Taguig, San Juan, Valenzuela, and Pateros.

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