In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has made remarkable progress in bringing health services closer to every Filipino. On July 9, 2025, we marked a historic milestone with the largest single-day distribution of Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) in our agency’s history, 387 vehicles deployed to local government units (LGUs) across the country in one day.
This accomplishment is part of our flagship PTV Distribution Program, which supports the President’s vision of universal healthcare. As of today, we have delivered a total of 1,067 PTVs to LGUs, reaching 62% of our national target of 1,724. By August 2025, we are set to distribute an additional 453 vehicles, prioritizing LGUs in Eastern Visayas, Mindanao, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). With this, we will hit an 88% accomplishment rate, and we are confident that we will achieve 100% coverage before the end of the year.
Each PTV is fully equipped with a stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair, first aid kit, blood pressure monitor, medicine cabinet, and other essential supplies to ensure that every patient wherever they may be is transported with safety, care, and dignity.
Beyond the PTV program, PCSO continues to expand its charitable services. From 2024 to June 2025, we allocated ₱4.98 billion to charity programs that benefited 618,489 individuals. We also disbursed ₱4.49 billion in mandatory contributions, bringing our total social service support to ₱9.48 billion during this period. At the same time, we have contributed ₱25.22 billion in taxes and ₱4.3 billion in dividends to the National Treasury, affirming our vital role not only in public health but also in strengthening our national economy.
At PCSO, we remain committed to our mission of serving the nation not just through games and revenues, but through tangible, life-saving support for those who need it most. Together, we will continue to be a vital partner in building a healthier, more compassionate Philippines.
