The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Station Surigao del Norte provided medical assistance to the captain of MV Pearl Orient, who suffered a mild stroke while at Surigao City's anchorage area yesterday, 05 February 2023.
The said vessel was underway from Davao City to Batangas City.
The patient, identified as 59-year-old Virgelio Palado (a resident of Bulacan), received initial medical assistance for his respiratory situation recovery.
Then, the PCG team brought him to the nearest hospital for thorough medical attention.
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