16/12/2025
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and San Antonio Medical Center of Lipa, Inc. (SAMCLI) recently held its Ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing last December 15, 2025 at the 3rd Floor of DSWD Southpark Office, Southpark Ayala Malls, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The ceremony is a symbolic act that marks an important milestone in a partnership, featuring high-ranking officials and leaders from other institutions, together with their representatives, to observe and witness the event and to emphasize the importance and official nature of the commitment.
The event was facilitated and hosted by Ms. Ana-Rose J. Ablan, Insitutional Partnership Development Officer-CSO for the 4Ps Program. Present also were Ms. Mylah S. Gatchalian, DSWD Assistant Regional Director for Operations, Ms. Nellibeth V. Mercado, Division Chief, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, among other DSWD officers.
San Antonio Medical Center of Lipa, Inc. is the FIRST accredited partner Hospital in Region IV-A by DSWD thru this ceremonial MOA signing. The partnership aims to strengthen our business and tie-up with DSWD and as part of our hospital’s social responsibilities to our community, specifically to our 4Ps beneficiaries and members in terms of health and nutrition.
Mr. Ruben N. Reyes, President and Marketing Director of San Antonio Medical Center of Lipa, Inc. delivered his speech by presenting our medical services and existing programs and emphasized the importance of quality healthcare to all patients thru its shared commitment and objectives with DSWD, which also serves as a collaborative path that each institution will embark on throughout this engagement. Present also from San Antonio Medical Center of Lipa, Inc. were Ms. Reah I. Briones, Marketing Officer and Mr. Louie G. Palo, Marketing Coordinator.