President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the government will break ground this month on a 200-bed Philippine General Hospital (PGH) extension in Carmona, Cavite, a major project aimed at expanding access to public healthcare in Southern Luzon.
The planned facility is expected to help decongest major hospitals in Metro Manila while bringing specialized medical services closer to fast-growing communities in Cavite and nearby provinces.
“Mag-groundbreaking kami nitong Mayo ng PGH hospital sa Carmona… 200 beds,” Marcos said during the launch of the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program in General Trias, Cavite.
The project forms part of the administration’s broader push to strengthen the public healthcare system and decentralize services beyond the capital, particularly in high-growth areas where demand for medical care continues to rise.
Once completed, the PGH Carmona branch is expected to serve thousands of patients from Southern Luzon, reducing travel time and easing pressure on overcrowded national hospitals.
Marcos said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to ensure that health investments translate into direct benefits for local communities.
Alongside the announcement, the President also led the distribution of assistance in Cavite, including 10-kilogram rice packs and P200,000 in cash aid per barangay, as part of efforts to help families cope with rising costs of basic goods.