TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is strengthening healthcare services in Bohol with the turnover of 12 mechanical ventilators to five government hospitals across the province on Friday, March 20, expanding critical care capacity and improving access to life-saving treatment in the province.

Distributed under PCSO’s Medical Equipment Donation Program (MEDP), the ventilators were turned over to Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital in Talibon, Teodoro B. Galagar District Hospital in Jagna, Cong. Simeon G. Toribio Memorial Hospital in Carmen, Catigbian District Hospital, and Francisco Dagohoy Memorial Hospital in Inabanga.

Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital received six units, while Teodoro B. Galagar District Hospital received three. The remaining three hospitals each received one unit.

PCSO General Manager Mel Robles said the donation reflects the agency’s continued effort to bring government health services closer to communities and make quality care more accessible, especially in the provinces.

“This turnover is part of President Ferdiand Marcos Jr.’s broader mission to bring essential health services closer to the people,” Robles said.

He added that healthcare assistance must be delivered fairly and without political consideration.

“If the President says we have to love the Filipinos, we have to make sure that healthcare should not be tainted with politics,” Robles said. “We give the equipment for medical mobility, regardless of who they voted for.”

Robles also underscored the need to strengthen healthcare access in far-flung areas, noting that the national government is working to improve patient transport and emergency response nationwide.

“This turnover is part of our broader mission to bring essential health services closer to the people,” he said, emphasizing that medical equipment and mobility support are crucial for timely care.

Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado welcomed the donation, saying the ventilators will play a key role in strengthening hospital readiness, particularly in responding to 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,” Aumentado said.

He added that the donation enhances the province’s preparedness for major medical situations, drawing lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic.

“With the provision of these additional tools, we are more confident in our team to respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies that may arise,” the governor said.

Aumentado also thanked PCSO for acting on the province’s request, describing the agency’s response as a reflection of a strong and longstanding partnership with the provincial government.

“More than just hospital equipment, these are life-saving instruments that will help save lives and give second chances, especially to economically disadvantaged constituents,” 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 provide flexibility in handling 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 ₱277,940.92 representing the Province of Bohol’s lotto shares for July to December 2025.

The turnover highlights PCSO’s continued effort to channel gaming revenues into programs that support public health and local development. For residents of Talibon, Jagna, Carmen, Catigbian, and Inabanga, the additional ventilators mean better-equipped hospitals and faster access to critical care closer to home.