In Eastern Samar
TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone is urging for the expedited opening of the Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital, a key healthcare facility aimed at addressing the increasing medical needs of residents in southern part of the province.
In a meeting with the provincial government team and partners from the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Gov. Evardone emphasized the urgency of completing the hospital’s construction, highlighting the growing demand for healthcare services in the region.
The hospital, located in the town of Guiuan, is expected to provide vital medical care to residents who currently face limited access to healthcare services.
“There’s been some delay already, but many factors, including power supply issues, are beyond our control,” Governor Evardone stated as quoted by the Eastern Samar Provincial Information Office on Monday, April 28.
The governor referred to ongoing problems with the provincial power supply, such as low voltage during peak hours, which have impacted the project’s completion. To resolve this, the provincial government has allocated additional funding for generators to ensure a steady power supply for the hospital.
“We have no other option; we have to rely on generators,” Gov. Evardone said.
In addition to addressing infrastructure concerns, Gov. Evardone expressed his appreciation to the KOICA team for their ongoing project monitoring and the upcoming donation of medical equipment, which will help ensure the hospital’s readiness once operational.
The Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital is one of several healthcare facilities under the provincial government’s administration.
Other notable hospitals include the Eastern Samar Provincial Hospital and the Borongan District Hospital, both of which provide essential services to the people of Eastern Samar.
These hospitals play a critical role in supporting the province’s healthcare system, and the opening of the Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital is expected to significantly alleviate the pressure on existing facilities.
Gov. Evardone also acknowledged the collective efforts of the provincial government and its partners in seeing the project through to completion, stressing that the hospital will be a vital addition to the region’s healthcare infrastructure.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
