08/01/2026
๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ข๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
The Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) hosted its highly anticipated New Yearโs Call on January 5, 2026, gathering the management committee, officers, employees, and outsourced personnel to celebrate a new year of service and renewal.
The event marked the beginning of a fresh chapter for the medical center, with a focus on continued growth, innovation, and commitment to its mission of providing exceptional pediatric healthcare.
During the event, members of the management committee, headed by PCMC Executive Director Dr. Cecilia O. Gan, delivered their call for commitment for the year 2026. It was held at Sto. Niรฑo Atrium as part of the annual tradition flag ceremony led by the management committee.
โToday marks the beginning of another year of service, purpose, and renewed commitment to our shared mission. As we move forward into 2026, we are guided by the values that shape our future โ I AM PCMC, which defines how we serve our patients,โ said Executive Director Gan.
I AM PCMC, the core values of PCMC stand for Integrity, Audacity, Motivation, Professionalism, Citizen-focused, Malasakit, and Creativity.
Executive Director Gan also acknowledged the challenges in 2025, including a significant cut in the national budget, delays in services, and infrastructure development, but highlighted the excellent governance of Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services Dr. Eva Jopsonโs as officer-in-charge of PCMC.
Deputy Executive Director Jopson's selfless contributions were recognized with a heartfelt round of applause from the employees.
Executive Director Gan reminded the officials and employees that the PCMCโs โdirection remains clear, guided by the PCMC Strategy Map 2030. We reaffirm our commitment to becoming the Center of Excellence in Advanced and Inclusive Research, Training, and Service in 2030. We will take bolder steps toward regional visibility by enhancing and expanding our specialty centers and broadening collaborative research and training programs.โ
Before concluding her message, she thanked everyone for their unwavering dedication and highlighted the importance of unity, purpose, and determination as the organization looks ahead to the new year. #