Laoag City General Hospital

26/12/2025

𝘐𝘕 𝘗𝘏𝘖𝘛𝘖𝘚 | 𝐋𝐂𝐆𝐇 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 “𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝” 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 — The Laoag City General Hospital concluded the year with gratitude, joy, and renewed commitment to public service through its Year-End Thanksgiving and Christmas Program, highlighted by the main Christmas celebration themed “𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.” More than a festive concept, Sugar Wonderland symbolized the hospital’s aspiration to bring sweetness, hope, and compassion into healthcare—reminding everyone that amid challenges, kindness, teamwork, and service can make the healing journey lighter for both patients and health workers.

The celebration was graced by 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐐. 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐝, City Mayor of Laoag, who, in his message, emphasized that health remains his number one priority. He shared his vision of a holistic healthcare system that is accessible, responsive, and compassionate for all residents of Laoag City and its catchment areas. Mayor Alcid further delighted the LCGH family by generously providing prizes for the hospital’s raffle, adding excitement and cheer to the occasion.

Joining the Mayor were 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐁𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧, some of the esteemed Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as well as 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐢, City Legal Officer—whose presence underscored the strong partnership between the hospital and the City Government of Laoag.

A highlight of the program was the 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞, recognizing their invaluable contribution to patient care and hospital service delivery. The awardees were 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐨-𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐑. 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐈𝐈𝐈, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐛, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚-𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐨, and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐀. 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨.

In recognition of exemplary dedication among hospital staff, Dr. Mary Ann Yasay-Luis, Chief-of-Clinics, personally conferred the 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 to 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞, Administrative Aide II of the Property, Supply, and Procurement Office. The prize was personally gifted by Dr. Yasay-Luis, reflecting sincere appreciation for outstanding service.

LCGH extends its heartfelt gratitude to the 𝐋𝐂𝐆𝐇 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, for their generosity in funding the Christmas Program; to the 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠, under the leadership of 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐐. 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐝; and to the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐨𝐝, headed by 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌. 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐢ñ𝐚𝐬 , for their unwavering support to the hospital’s mission. Most importantly, the hospital thanks the community it serves for the continued trust and confidence.

As LCGH moves forward, this celebration stands as a reminder of its commitment to 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨, 𝐀𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝—working together toward a healthier, stronger, and more compassionate Laoag City. —●

24/12/2025

This Christmas season, Laoag City General Hospital extends its warmest holiday greetings to our patients, partners, and dedicated health workers.

As we celebrate hope, healing, and togetherness, we remain steadfast in our mission of service. Our Emergency Room remains OPEN 24/7, ensuring care and compassion for those who need it most—anytime, even during the holidays.

✨ 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐎𝐏𝐃) 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and meaningful Christmas.

23/12/2025

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | Please be informed that the 𝐎𝐔𝐓-𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 of Laoag City General Hospital will be 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 on the following dates:

• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 – 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓 – 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗 – 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐌𝐂 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎 – 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲
• 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏 – 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞
• 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲
• 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐌𝐂 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟏𝟏 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)

However, our 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐌 will 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝟐𝟒/𝟕 to attend to your emergency medical needs.

ER Contact Number: 𝟎𝟗𝟑𝟑-𝟖𝟕𝟎-𝟖𝟐𝟒𝟐

We encourage the public to plan their OPD visits accordingly. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season.

19/12/2025

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐏𝐃 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

The Laoag City General Hospital (LCGH) informs the public that Outpatient Department (OPD) services will be temporarily suspended today, 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌.

This temporary suspension is to allow the hospital workforce to attend the City Government of Laoag’s Team Building Activity, aimed at strengthening teamwork and improving the delivery of public service.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐏𝐃 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

We assure the public that 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 during this period.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your kind understanding and continued support.

Laoag City General Hospital
𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰. 𝘈𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰.

18/12/2025

𝘐𝘕 𝘗𝘏𝘖𝘛𝘖𝘚 | 𝐋𝐂𝐆𝐇 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲

𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 — Laoag City General Hospital (LCGH) successfully held its 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, a meaningful celebration that brought together hospital officials, medical professionals, and staff in the spirit of gratitude, service, and renewed commitment to compassionate health care.

One of the highlights of the program was the Holy Eucharistic Mass presided over by 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐌𝐬𝐠𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐨 𝐂. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐭, 𝐕.𝐆. In his homily, Msgr. Barut emphasized that health care workers are instruments of hope for the people they serve, drawing a powerful parallel between their vocation and the birth of Jesus Christ, which signifies hope and salvation for humankind. He underscored that every act of care, sacrifice, and service rendered by health workers becomes a living testament of faith and love, especially for patients in moments of vulnerability.

Following the Mass, the program continued with an HIV Awareness Seminar conducted for LCGH personnel as part of the hospital’s continuing advocacy for inclusive, stigma-free health services. The seminar was led by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐆. 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐇𝐀, 𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐑𝐍, Chief Nurse of Karmelli Clinic and Hospital Corporation and a recognized HIV Advocate. In his discussion, Mr. Rapacon emphasized the importance of empathy, education, and respect in dealing with people living with HIV. He firmly reminded participants that individuals with HIV should not be shunned or treated with disgust but instead deserve dignity, understanding, and proper medical and psychosocial support.

Through these activities, LCGH reaffirmed its mission not only to provide quality health services, but also to nurture a culture grounded in faith, compassion, and social responsibility. The 2025 Year-End Thanksgiving and Christmas Program served as both a celebration of the season and a reminder of the hospital’s enduring role as a source of hope, healing, and acceptance for the community it serves. —●

16/12/2025

Thank you for the continuous support, Mayor James Bryan Alcid and to the entire City Government of Laoag. ❤️

12/12/2025

IN PHOTOS | 𝐋𝐂𝐆𝐇 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐍𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 – 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧-𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

Last night, Laoag City General Hospital was proudly represented by Dr. Marsha Lou A. Wapan, Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Luigi Keian S. Ramos, GSHF Focal, and Engr. Earl Jay Mariano, Head, Facilities and Engineering Management Unit, who received prestigious awards on behalf of the entire LCGH family. They were warmly escorted by Mr. JayR Cacao, Development Management Officer IV of DOH–Ilocos Norte.

These recognitions reaffirm our commitment to delivering high-quality, people-centered healthcare to every Ilokano we serve. This milestone reflects the City Government’s vision of being Alisto. Asenso. Progreso.

Together, we continue striving for a healthier and more progressive Laoag.

Agbiag ti Salun-at! Agbiag, LCGH!

Photo Source: DOH Ilocos Region

12/12/2025

CONGRATULATIONS!

LAOAG CITY GENERAL HOSPITAL

"𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 – 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧-𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬"

Dua a major awards ti nagun-od ti LCGH manipud ti Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Region 1 gapu iti naurnos ken alisto a pannakaimplementar dagiti nadumaduma a programa ti salun-at.

1. Green and Safe Health Facility (GSHF) Premier Achiever Award.

2. Commendable Award for the Integrated Hospital Operations Management Program (IHOMP).

Dagitoy a pammadayaw ti mangipaneknek ti dedikasion, natalged ken naan-anay a serbisio nga ipapaay ti LCGH kadagiti umili.

11/12/2025

JUST IN | Laoag City General Hospital is honored to receive two major awards at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 – 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧-𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, recognizing outstanding DOH program implementers in Region I:

1. Green and Safe Health Facility (GSHF) Premier Achiever Award
2. Commendable Award for the Integrated Hospital Operations Management Program (IHOMP)

These awards affirm LCGH’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and efficient hospital operations.

The recognition was personally received by Dr. Marsha Lou A. Wapan (OIC), Mr. Luigi Keian S. Ramos (GSHF Focal), and Engr. Earl Jay C. Mariano (Head, Engineering and Facilities Management Unit) at the Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center, San Fernando City, La Union.

LCGH extends its gratitude to DOH-CHD I and to all our staff whose dedication made this achievement possible.

11/12/2025

09/12/2025

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | The Laoag City General Hospital informs the public that 𝐎𝐮𝐭-𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐎𝐏𝐃) 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 will be 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓,, to allow the hospital workforce to participate in a scheduled Learning and Development Training. This initiative aims to further enhance the skills and competencies of our healthcare team in delivering efficient and quality services to our patients.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

We apologize for any incovenience this may cause and encourage our patients to schedule their visits on weekdays. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.

08/12/2025

𝘐𝘕 𝘗𝘏𝘖𝘛𝘖𝘚 | 𝐋𝐂𝐆𝐇 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝟒-𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 & 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚, 𝐍𝐂𝐑 — Laoag City General Hospital (LCGH) proudly achieved a remarkable milestone after being awarded a 𝟒-𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 during the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 held on December 1–3, 2025 in Manila. This recognition highlights the hospital’s strong compliance with the Department of Health’s Green Viability Assessment System (GVAS) and its unwavering dedication to incorporating environmental responsibility into healthcare delivery.

Representing the institution, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐮 𝐀. 𝐖𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧, Officer-in-Charge of LCGH, personally received the award. The recognition stands as a testament to the collective efforts of the entire hospital in integrating sustainability into operations, infrastructure, and community service.

On the second day of the conference, Dr. Wapan was invited as one of the keynote speakers, where she presented the hospital’s journey under the theme: “Sustaining Health, Sustaining the Earth: LCGH’s Commitment to Green Viability.” In her presentation, she shared how LCGH transformed sustainability from a mere compliance requirement into a daily operational culture that benefits both people and the planet.

She highlighted how the hospital successfully reduced energy costs by more than 40% from 2022 to 2024 through the transition to LED lighting, scheduled HVAC maintenance, and energy awareness campaigns that promoted responsible staff behavior. Waste generation was also significantly reduced by 46% within the same period due to strict waste segregation practices, continuous staff training, and partnerships with the City Government of Laoag for zero-cost waste disposal. She also emphasized responsible fuel consumption management, ensuring energy efficiency while maintaining emergency readiness.

Beyond utility conservation, she underscored the importance of site sustainability as a long-term strategy grounded in data and engineering. LCGH integrates soil testing and geotechnical assessments in all facility developments to ensure structural safety, cost efficiency, and environmental resilience. Policies promoting active and sustainable transport have also improved pedestrian mobility within the hospital while reducing carbon emissions and encouraging physical activity.

Hospital design upgrades now include the principles of biophilic architecture, maximizing natural light, ventilation, and indoor greenery to enhance healing environments and reduce stress among staff and patients. Outdoors, the hospital continues to expand its sustainable landscaping program using native and drought-tolerant vegetation, complemented by its vegetable and medicinal garden which supports nutritional programs and fosters a deeper connection to nature.

In her closing remarks, Dr. Wapan emphasized that sustainability at LCGH is not a one-time project but a continuous transformation guided by data, planning, and accountability. The hospital remains committed to advancing renewable energy initiatives, strengthening community engagement, and integrating climate-resilient features in all future developments to ensure that healthcare remains safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

“𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 — 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵-𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭,” Dr. Wapan expressed with pride. “𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤. 𝘼𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙤. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙤., 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵.”

Congratulations to the entire LCGH family on this outstanding achievement. Together, we move forward toward a greener, safer, and more resilient healthcare future for Laoag City and the communities we serve.

Photo Source: Department of Health (Philippines)