Benguet PCSO office sought to hasten medical assistance

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet - - The establishment of a satellite office of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in the  province is being sought  to hasten processing of request and claims of patients seeking financial and medical assistance.

The Provincial Board passed a measure proposing establishment of a PCSO office in the province including an ambulance for transporting patients.

PCSO has its main office in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila that potential beneficiaries and recipients raised concern in the distance they have to travel as personal appearance is required although in rare cases representation is allowed.

If an office would be established in the area, it would lessen risks and be more convenient for patients with unstable condition as well as lessen expenses on their part as premised in the proposed measure.

PCSO is extending assistance for request of medicines, laboratory or diagnostic procedures, payment for hospitalization, hearing aid, implants or prosthetic devices or wheelchairs, dialysis, cancer treatment.

As per guidelines, anybody can get help from PCSO regardless of social status but priority is given to the indigents.

The resolution if finally approved will be forwarded to PCSO Chairman Erineo “Ayong “Maliksi for his favorable action.  -- Susan C. Aro