Taguig City earns licenses for health centers

MANILA, Philippines — Two health centers in Taguig City received licenses from the Department of Health (DOH) to operate as primary care facilities (PCF) making it the first local government in Metro Manila to be granted the license.

Calzada Health Center and Hagonoy Health Center will now serve as facilities that will provide primary care services until Dec. 31, 2024, in accordance with the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act or Republic Act No. 11223.

The two PCFs offer initial-contact, accessible, continuous, comprehensive and coordinated primary care services.

“Per Administrative Order No. 2020-0047, the PCF licensing is important to fulfill the UHC Act’s goal to ensure that every Filipino has access to affordable, safe and highest quality primary care services and health benefits,” the local government said on Monday.

Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, meanwhile, underscored that she aims to continue expanding health services in the local government.

“We believe that in order to adapt to the rapidly changing society, we must ensure the health of our community. Health is essential for a society to function; thus, we will continue to create effective and inclusive health programs for our citizens in Taguig City,” she said.

—JANE BAUTISTA

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