{"id":20463,"date":"2026-06-20T00:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/?p=20463"},"modified":"2026-06-20T01:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:07:07","slug":"senator-commits-p100m-for-laguna-mega-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/senator-commits-p100m-for-laguna-mega-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"SENATOR COMMITS P100M FOR LAGUNA MEGA CLINIC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SENATOR JV Ejercito announced a P100-million commitment for the establishment of a Laguna Mega Clinic in support of the healthcare initiatives in the province.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ejercito issued the promise during the celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal\u2019s 165 birth anniversary in Calamba City, Laguna on Friday, June 19, 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The flagship health project aims at expanding access to quality and affordable medical services for residents across the province of Laguna.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Earlier, Laguna Gov. Sol Aragones met with PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Edwin Mercado to discuss the province\u2019s proposed Mega Clinic project.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The\u00a0meeting\u00a0underscored\u00a0PhilHealth\u2019s\u00a0support\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0provincial\u00a0government\u2019s\u00a0plan\u00a0to\u00a0establish\u00a0a\u00a0Laguna Mega\u00a0Clinic\u00a0that\u00a0will\u00a0provide\u00a0faster,\u00a0more\u00a0affordable,\u00a0and\u00a0quality\u00a0healthcare\u00a0services\u00a0to\u00a0Lagunenses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The initiative targets to address the growing demand for medical services and help bridge gaps in the province\u2019s healthcare system.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aragones\u00a0highlighted\u00a0the\u00a0need\u00a0for\u00a0additional\u00a0healthcare\u00a0facilities\u00a0despite\u00a0the\u00a0province\u2019s\u00a0existing\u00a0network\u00a0of\u00a0hospitals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Laguna, with over three million population, has eight district hospitals and\u00a0 one provincial hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The proposed Mega Clinic is envisioned as a healthcare hub that will expand access to consultations, diagnostics, and other essential medical services, bringing healthcare closer to communities across the province of Laguna.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SENATOR JV Ejercito announced a P100-million commitment for the establishment of a Laguna Mega Clinic in support of the healthcare initiatives in the province. 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