SIH now AFP Reserve Command's base hospital
Left photo shows Commodore Fortunato Sagudo Jr. ,
commander of AFPRESCOM and Dr. Evangeline Johnson,
chief executive officer and president of SIH and BOLMH
sign the memorandum of agreement. Middle photo shows
Capt. Lucho Giron while right photo shows Dr. George
Acepcion, AFP-Medical Corps reserve and in charge of
Regional Health Services and Dr. Victoria Gendrala, medical
director of SIH, witnesses.
Kathy Villalon photos
Saviour International Hospital, located at Locsin Street in Molo district, is now a base hospital of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Reserve Command (AFPRESCOM).
This was realized through a memorandum of agreement signed by representatives from both parties last July 14 at the CAP Auditorium. Bacolod Our Lady of Mercy Specialty Hospital, a sister hospital of SIH was also included in the agreement.
It was agreed that the two hospitals shall allow the hospitalization and treatment of AFPRESCOM employees and their qualified dependents without requiring initial deposit as long as he or she presents the AFPRESCOM identification card.
The AFPRESCOM employees and dependents will also enjoy 10 percent across the board discount after Philhealth charges have been deducted except on hospital packages.
The agreement will be in full force for two years.
SIH was represented by Dr. Evangeline Johnson, chief executive officer and president of SIH and BOLMH while the AFP, by Commodore Fortunato Sagudo Jr. The witnesses were Dr. Victoria Gendrala, medical director of SIH and Dr. George Acepcion, AFP-Medical Corps reserve and in charge of Regional Health Services.
Before the MOA signing, LTC Pacifico Dalisay and Cpt Domingo Oso were appointed to the AFPRESCOM.
The AFPRESCOM is a pre-eminent command dedicated to the total development of the technical services, civil affairs and affiliated reservists in support to the accomplishment of the AFP's mission.
Sagudo Jr said that being commissioned officers, the soldiers of AFPRESCOM are privileged in their undertaking as civilians and soldiers.
He also enjoined members of the command and the AFP as well to serve the community well. "If people would see those in uniform doing good deeds, they will respect and admire the organization. They will consider the military as a bearer of peace and charitable deeds, one that consists of men and women who will risk their lives so others will live in comfort."