HOSPITAL FOR THE POOR. The Philippine General Hospital in Manila, designated as the National University Hospital and the national government referral center, has 1,100 charity beds and 400 private beds. It is estimated to serve more than 600,000 patients every year, mostly indigents from different parts of the country. PHOTO BY MARIANNE BERMUDEZ
MANILA, Philippines — The government has released P1.855 billion in additional funding for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), according to Malacañang.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Wednesday that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released the funds upon the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to help patients cover hospitalization costs and support PGH’s critical and specialized medical services.
Of the total amount, P1.04 billion was allocated to support PGH’s medical services.
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