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PGH begins construction of new specialty center to serve more Pinoy patients

Published Jun 26, 2025 02:32 pm
First lady Liza Araneta Marcos (fourth from left) leads the groundbreaking for the 16-story, P675-million Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center (Phase 1) at UP PGH in Manila. Joining her are (L-R): From Left to Right: PGH Director Dr. Gap Legaspi; Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan; Health Secretary Ted Herbosa; UP President Atty. Angelo Jimenez; DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan; and UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Michael Tee. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
First lady Liza Araneta Marcos (fourth from left) leads the groundbreaking for the 16-story, P675-million Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center (Phase 1) at UP PGH in Manila. Joining her are (L-R): From Left to Right: PGH Director Dr. Gap Legaspi; Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan; Health Secretary Ted Herbosa; UP President Atty. Angelo Jimenez; DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan; and UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Michael Tee. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
More Filipino patients, especially those needing urgent and specialized care, will soon benefit from a new 16-story Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center being built at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila.
“This new Specialty Center reflects our unwavering commitment to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure,” PGH Director Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi said in a statement.
“It will allow us to better serve patients who rely on PGH for complex and urgent medical needs.”
The upcoming facility will add 450 beds to PGH’s capacity and will feature state-of-the-art emergency rooms, intensive care units, operating rooms, and outpatient clinics. 
As such, it will include a centralized dietary department for the entire hospital, dormitories, dining halls, a canteen, and a 300-seat convention center.
The project broke ground on June 25, with top officials in attendance, including First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, Public Works and Highways Secretary Engr. Manuel M. Bonoan, Manila Mayor Dr. Honey Lacuna-Pangan, UP President Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, and UP Manila Chancellor Dr. Michael L. Tee.
“This is a vital step in achieving equitable access to quality care,” said Herbosa, citing the importance of expanding healthcare services for underserved communities.
The first phase of construction is estimated at P675.5 million. Completion is targeted for 2027.
As the main public hospital in the country, PGH sees more than 600,000 patients a year, with a large portion relying on subsidized medical services.
The new Specialty Center is expected to significantly ease congestion and provide more comprehensive services for both children and adults.

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