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The groundbreaking ceremony for the 2,089 sq.m.lot donated to PhilHealth XII by the City of Koronadal at the Prime Regional Center, Gen. Santos Drive, City of Koronadal on June 17, 2019. |
“It matters if you have your own space. There might be challenges going on internally but I believe that PhilHealth will last. I am sure of that because the foundation is there already. The new law that is coming up is in consonance with the direction of good health care that our government is claiming of. We are pushing for a strong health program here in the locality and it will raise the bar as far as health programs and activities are concerned. Mabuhay ang PhilHealth!” the mayor added.
The 2,089 sq.m.lot donated to PhilHealth XII, had its Deed of Donation and Memorandum of Agreement signing 10 working days prior to this ceremony.
PhilHealth Area Vice President (AVP) for Mindanao, Dr. Clementine A. Bautista appreciated the generosity of the city government. In behalf of the corporation, she committed to deliver more of what is expected by the member from PhilHealth.
“In this site will soon rise PhilHealth XII Regional Office which I believe will house about 300 employees where we would serve our kababayans in the area. This seems to be a very good location since it is in the forefront where other relevant government agencies are. Thank you very much for considering PhilHealth to be the one given this lot. We are looking forward to a better quality service for our members and stakeholders especially now that we are about to implement the universal health care law,” the AVP said.
PhilHealth XII Acting Regional Vice President (ARVP), Marjorie A. Cabrieto was more than grateful since within her first 100days as ARVP in the Region, she has convinced the city mayor for the lot donation.
“Everything has changed when your Acting RVP came to the office and asked for the need to have your own lot. It’s just in time when I am about to leave my post as the City Mayor,” Miguel added.
In closing, Management Services Division (MSD) Chief, Merlie C. Sabug narrated the story of how PhilHealth XII came in the Region.
Present to grace said occasion were PhilHealth Region XI, Acting RVP, Atty. Ma. Emily P. Roque, CPA and PhilHealth Bangsamoro Autinomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Acting RVP, Dr. Sainuddin M. Moti together with the key officers and personnel of PRO XII.