Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea receives one of the 100 units of Vyaire LTV2 2200 ventilators from US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim during the ceremonial turnover at the Kalayaan Hall of Malacañan Palace on August 28, 2020. The ventilators will help boost the capacity of Philippine public hospitals and facilities in providing treatment for COVID-19 patients. This partnership forms a key component of the Philippines-US special relationship.