Metro Pacific Health Corporation (MPH), the largest private hospital network in the country, announced its acquisition of a majority stake in UHBI-Parañaque Doctors Hospital Inc. (PDH), its 10th hospital in Metro Manila.
PDH was established 21 years ago by a group of 58 founders consisting of doctors, professionals and entrepreneurs. It is a 94-bed Level 2 hospital along Doña Soledad Ave., Better Living Subdivision in Paranaque City, catering to its surrounding barangays of Don Bosco, Sun Valley and Moonwalk.
PDH sits on about 6,000-square-meter property, with ample space earmarked for future expansion.
The hospital facilities include a new 7-story building, completed just prior to the onset of the pandemic which, when fully activated, can boost capacity to a total of 150 beds.
“Parañaque City is a key market between Makati and Muntinlupa which MPH has been keen to have a presence in,” said MPH president Augie Palisoc Jr.
“We are grateful to be part of PDH, a hospital with a rich history and a strong pool of over 200 active doctors,” he said.
MPH’s transformation plan for PDH includes the full utilization of the new building, improvement of the patient flow and enhancement of patient experience, through the rationalization of its ground floor, upgrade of hospital equipment and improvement of clinic spaces, all geared towards drawing in the larger outpatient market of Parañaque and its environs.
Metro Pacific Health chief executive Dr. Harish Pillai highlighted the continuing mission of MPH in the broader Philippine healthcare landscape.
“Our investment in UHBI-Parañaque Doctors Hospital marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand access to quality healthcare across the Philippines and serve more communities in the country. As we integrate UHBI-Parañaque Doctors Hospital into the Metro Pacific Health group, our focus remains steadfast on delivering patient-centered care, prioritizing quality, safety, and affordability,” said Pillai.
PDH is MPH’s 24th hospital in its growing nationwide portfolio of healthcare facilities, a foray started in 2007 with an investment in Makati Medical Center.
Other premier hospital names in the portfolio are Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Manila Doctors Hospital, Davao Doctors Hospital and Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod.
Metro Pacific Health continues to uphold the vision of MPH chairman Manuel Pangilinan to improve the delivery of quality and affordable healthcare throughout the nation.