New PGH specialty center construction begins

In line with its goal of expanding access of Filipinos to health care, the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has broken ground on its newest health facility catering to the needs of both pediatric and adult patients.

- By RHODINA VILLANUEVA

First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, UP president Angelo Jimenez and UP Manila chancellor Michael Tee attended the groundbreaking ceremony at the PGH complex in Manila.

The 16-story specialty center is designed to house 450 beds, modern pediatric emergency and operating rooms, intensive care units, and outpatient clinics.