31/10/2025
54 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠! 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.
Benguet General Hospital, headed by Dr Maria Imelda C. Ulep – Chief of Hospital III, celebrated its 54th Founding Anniversary with the theme “Celebrating Excellence in Healthcare Services and Success: 54 Years and Beyond”.
To foster camaraderie and team building, various activities were conducted throughout the month of October to commemorate the hospital’s anniversary. These activities were participated by hospital personnel and partner agencies.
Among the highlights was the celebration of the World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2025. Special wellness for Employees, in partnership with the Provincial Governor’s Office – Benguet Technical School, was held on October 22-23, 2025.
In addition, a sportsfest - featuring basketball, volleyball, and darts - was organized on October 26-29, 2025 promoting health, fun, and teamwork among BeGH employees and partners.
The main anniversary was celebrated on October 30, 2025 beginning with morning Zumba session for a healthier body and mind actively participated by hospital personnel and partner agencies.
This was followed by the blessing of the new Hemodialysis Machines and a thanksgiving mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Stepher Kines, CICM.
After the mass, the culminating program commenced attended by hospital personnel, partner agencies, and officials of the Benguet Provincial Government. Dr. Maria Imelda C. Ulep warmly welcomed everyone who attended the event.
Inspirational messages and congratulatory messages were shared by esteemed guests recognizing BeGH’s achievements and unwavering service to the community of Benguet and its neighboring provinces for more than five decades.
Among the distinguished guests during the event were Dr. Mercedes Calpito of PDOHO-Benguet representing Dr. Amelita Pangilinan - Regional Director of DOH-CHD-CAR, Hon. Lady Charmaine M. Likigan – SP Chairperson Committee on Health and Sanitation, Hon. Romeo K. Salda – SP Vice Chairperson Committee on health and sanitation representing Vice Governor Marie Rose Kepes, Ms. Jirah Siddayao – Overall Coordinator the Congressional District Office representing Cong Eric G. Yap, and Mr. Mario Baucas, Jr – Executive Assistant II of PGO representing Governor Melchor Diclas.
To close the program, Ms. Priscilla P. Kibatay, the Chief Administrative Officer of BeGH, expressed her gratitude to all the guests, hospital personnel, and partner agencies who took part in the celebration the hospital’s anniversary despite their busy schedule.
The 54th anniversary of the hospital stands as a testament to its continued dedication to healing, service, and success providing compassionate and quality healthcare for the people of Benguet and beyond.