24/07/2026
The DOH-JBL Children's Medical Center Clark in Mabalacat City, Pampanga, is set to open next week, in August. This state-of-the-art facility will provide free, high-quality, specialized pediatric services to children and families across North and Central Luzon, including the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and Metro Manila.
The project was established through a partnership between the Department of Health (DOH) and the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital. Funding for the hospital includes PHP 360 million from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), alongside PHP 1 billion in construction seed funding and PHP 5 million for a generator set from the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc.
Specialized Pediatric Clinics & Intensive Care
Targeted Care: Dedicated clinics for pediatric cardiology, gastroenterology, and oncology.
Critical Support: Advanced Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units (NICU/PICU).
Advanced Diagnostics & Emergency Care
Modern Imaging: Full-scale radiological and diagnostic services.
Rapid Testing: Fully automated laboratory testing systems.
Tailored Emergency: Specialized urgent care suites designed for infants, children, and teens.
Services and Equipment
Specialized Care: Pediatric Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Advanced Technology: AI-enabled X-ray system, 128-slice CT scanner, and an Integrated Operating Room.
source : Philippine News Agency
photo courtesy of : Presidential Communications Office