OFW Hospital

18/11/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝!

Yesterday, November 17, OFW Hospital has successfully performed its very first 𝐓𝐀𝐇𝐁𝐒𝐎 (𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐨-𝐎𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲) 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 - a procedure that involves the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries to treat certain gynecological conditions.

Congratulations to our dedicated OB-GYN doctors, Dr. Andrea Chua as lead surgeon, assisted by Dr. Regina Sarmiento and Dr. Dexter Mallari, and Dr. Diana Maddumba as Anesthesiologist, and the entire OR staff for this milestone in delivering quality healthcare to our modern-day heroes and their families!

17/11/2025

𝐀 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥

Transverse Loop Colostomy is a surgical procedure where a temporary opening (stoma) is created in the transverse part of the colon to divert stool, allowing the lower bowel to heal or rest.

Congratulation to our dedicated surgical team led by Dr. Jason Maddumba, assisted by our skilled OR Nurses Susan Santiago and Alyza Villena, with Dra. Diana Maddumba ensuring patient safety and comfort as Anesthesiologist.

Proud of our healthcare professionals for their commitment, expertise, and compassionate service to our patients. This is yet another milestone in delivering quality healthcare to our modern-day heroes and their families!

17/11/2025

𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐎 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥
Link: bit.ly/OFWH-eJournal

Ang bawat Overseas Filipino Worker ay may kwento ng tapang, sakripisyo, at pagmamahal. Sa OFW Hospital, hindi lamang kalusugan ang aming prayoridad, kundi pati ang kanilang paglalakbay."

Ipinakikila ang PULSO - ang opisyal na eJournal ng OFW Hospital. Tibok ng mga kwentong nagbibigay inspirasyon.. mga karanasang nagpagaling at nagbigay pag-asa at mga tagumpay na ipinagdidiwang.

Narito ang mga artikulo na matutunghayan sa aming unang isyu:

Public Facility of the Year Awardee 2025 by Lois Apphia D. Cayanan, RSW
OFW Hospital: The First and Only Migrant Workers Hospital in the Philippines and in the World by Patricia L. Malonzo, MPA
Medical Assistance for Repats by Dr. Mary Lucille Calaustro
Bringing Care Closer: OFW Hospital Nurses Deployed to SIGLA Wellness Center at DMW-NCR by Christoper M. Oliva, RN, MSN
First Treadmill Stress Test at OFW Hospital by Krizza Claire D. Mercado
Honoring your Legacy of Service: A Tribute to Dr. Goldwin Posadas by Dharlynette M. Saquing, RTRP
Keeping Our Modern-Day Heroes Healthy, One Smile at a Time by Dr. Mark Christian A. Mediavillo
BreatingNew Life: Celebrating the Heart of the Respiratory Therapy Section by Dharlynette M. Saquing, RTRP
From a Small Table to Thriving Department: A Journey of Service by Katherine L. Sumaoang-Salas, RMT
Sa bawat pahina ng PULSO, maririnig ang pintig ng totoong buhay, tagumpay at tibay ng bawat OFW.

PULSO - Pintig ng Pusong May Malasakit Tungo sa Pagbabago

Editorial Team

14/11/2025

𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒔 𝒔𝒂 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒐 𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒘𝒂 𝒏𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝑶𝑭𝑾𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚𝒂! 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒚 𝒏𝒂 #𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒈𝑶𝑾𝑾𝑨 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒅 𝒏𝒈 29𝒕𝒉 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉 𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕’𝒔 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒘!
Hindi lamang mainit na kape at mga biskwit ang ibibigay kundi, mas pinaigting na #𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒈𝑴𝒂𝒚𝑷𝒖𝒔𝒐 na paglilingkod. Ang pagbubukas ng Migrant’s Brew sa OFW Hospital ay patunay lamang ng patuloy na suporta at pagpapahalaga ng DMW-OWWA sa mga bagong bayani ng bansa!

14/11/2025

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐘𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄!

Nobyembre 13, ganap na binuksan ang ika-24 na 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰 ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration sa OFW Hospital. Pinangunahan nina DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan at OFW Hospital Acting Medical Center Chief I Dr. Patrick Louie C. Maglaya ang ribbon-cutting ceremony kasama ang ibang mga opisyal ng DMW, OWWA at OFW Hospital.

Ang Migrant's Brew ay magsisilbing lugar kung saan maaaring magpahinga at makipag-bonding ang pasyente sa kanilang kaanak habang naghihintay ng oras sa kanilang appointment.

“Pag tutulong ang gobyerno, dapat buuin mo na ang tulong. Hindi pwedeng tutulong, pipila ang tao kahit gutom, wala kang gagawin. Tayo po sa gobyerno, dapat buong puso inaalagaan ang ating mga kababayan. Ang simbolo ng mainit na kape at mga biskwit ay pagmamahal ng tahanan ng OFWs, ang DMW at ang puso ng tahanan, ang OWWA .” sabi ni OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan sa kanyang mensahe.

13/11/2025

Patuloy na nadaragdagan ang mga lugar kung saan mararanasan ng ating mga OFW at kanilang pamilya ang isang mainit at maaliwalas na pahinga habang inaasikaso ang kanilang mga dokumento o serbisyo sa mga tanggapan ng DMW-OWWA! ☕💙

Ngayong araw, Nobyembre 13, pormal na binuksan ang ika-24 na ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) sa OFW Hospital sa Pampanga—isang espesyal na coffee nook na handog para sa ating mga OFWs at dependents na bumibisita o nagpapagamot sa ospital.

Pinangunahan nina DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac at OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan ang ribbon-cutting ceremony, kasama ang mga opisyal ng OFW Hospital at OWWA Regional Office sa Region 3.

Ang Migrant's Brew ay isang symbolic space ng pahinga at koneksyon, kung saan maaaring magtagpo ang mga OFWs, kanilang pamilya, at mga kawani ng pamahalaan sa isang magaan at masayang kapaligiran, habang patuloy ang pagbibigay ng sa ating mga Bagong Bayani.

11/11/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇!

The entire OFW Hospital family joins together in extending our warmest greetings to 𝑫𝒓. 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑳𝒐𝒖𝒊𝒆 𝑪. 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒂, our Acting Medical Center Chief I this special day!

Your dedication, compassion, and steadfast leadership continue to inspire us all in our mission to provide quality healthcare and uphold the well-being of our modern-day heroes and their families.

May this year bring you more blessings, good health, and continued success in all your endeavors.

Once again, Happy Birthday, 𝑫𝒐𝒄 𝑪𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒚! Your OFW Hospital family celebrates you today and always!

09/11/2025

𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨! Bukas ang OFW Hospital bukas, Nobyembre 10.

Mananatiling bukas ang mga OPD Clinics, Scheduled OR Cases, at Ancillary Services (Heart Station, Laboratory, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy Unit, at Pharmacy) sa Nobyembre 10 upang patuloy na makapagbigay ng de-kalidad na serbisyong medikal sa ating mga pasyente.

Ang Emergency Room ay mananatiling bukas 24/7 upang agad na matugunan ang mga kasong nangangailangan ng agarang atensyong medikal.

Paalala: Unahin po natin ang kaligtasan sa gitna ng inaasahang sama ng panahon. Mangyaring mag-ingat at manatiling ligtas ang lahat. ❤️

07/11/2025

𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐃𝐌𝐖) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐏𝐄𝐒𝐎) 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 (𝐀𝐁𝐂) 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐢𝐣𝐚

Bringing essential DMW and OFW Hospital programs and services closer to our migrant workers and their families!

The event started with a warm welcome message from Ms. Maria Luisa R. Pangilinan, Provincial PESO Manager followed by an Opening Remarks from the DMW Regional Office No. 3, Atty. Marion S. Sevilla who underscored the importance of information dissemination and inter-agency cooperation in ensuring the protection and empowerment of Filipino migrant workers. This was followed by the Releasing of AKSYON Fund to Beneficiaries, facilitated by Ms. Trisha Joy C. Simbulan and Ms. Honey Lyn U. Pifol, both from the Welfare & Reintegration Services Division. Mr. Raymond R. Gueco, LEO III of the Migrant Workers Protection Division, gave a brief introduction to the background of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), emphasizing its creation and its mission to serve as the primary agency responsible for protecting the rights and promoting the welfare of OFWs.

Different DMW programs and Services were also discussed by different divisions from the Migrant Workers Processing Division, Migrant Workers Protection Division and Welfare & Reintegration Services Division followed by a Q&A portion.

The OFW Hospital had the opportunity to present the hospital’s programs and services discussed by Ms. Patricia L. Malonzo and Medical Repatriation Services by Ms. Jamaica T. Castro. This was followed by an Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP) of the hospital’s facilities.

The program concluded with a Closing Remarks from Ms. Winnie Frida M. Palma, OIC-Assistant Regional Director.

Together, we continue to strengthen our mission of protecting and empowering Filipino migrant workers worldwide!

06/11/2025

Happy Birthday, Hon. Mayor Vilma B. Caluag!

The whole OFW Hospital family joins the City of San Fernando in celebrating the special day of our beloved mayor, Hon. Vilma B. Caluag.

Your compassionate leadership and steadfast commitment to the welfare of every Fernandino and Kapampangan continue to inspire us.

May your day be filled with joy, good health, and the blessings you so generously share with others. Thank you for your continuous support and dedication to public service.

Maligayang Kebaitan, Mayor Vilma!
From your OFW Hospital Family 💙

05/11/2025

𝐎𝐅𝐖 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥/𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐋𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) formally signed the Joint Memorandum for the Implementation of the Seasonal Workers Program of the Republic of Korea in a ceremony held today, November 4, 2025 at the DMW Central Office.

Underscoring its commitment to the health and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, the 𝗢𝗙𝗪 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹/𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 took part in the event by offering a suite of free medical services to attendees. These included vital signs assessment, blood sugar monitoring, and on-site medical consultations—all aimed at encouraging preventive healthcare practices and ensuring participants’ immediate access to essential health screenings.
The initiative reflects the DMW and OFW Hospital’s shared goal of supporting Filipino workers not only through employment opportunities abroad but also through holistic wellness programs that promote long-term health and productivity.

31/10/2025

𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐂𝐔 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 | Meet Ms. Juvy May M. Soriano, OFW from Isabela, Philippines.

Ms. Juvy May Soriano, an active Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Isabela and a caregiver in Qatar, recently became the first ICU patient of the OFW Hospital.

She first sought medical help at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) office in Mandaluyong after experiencing difficulty of breathing. Through the coordination of the DMW and the OFW Hospital, led by our Acting Medical Center Chief, Dr. Patrick Louie C. Maglaya, Ms. Soriano was promptly referred to the hospital for further evaluation and care.

Upon arrival at the Emergency Room, she was assessed by doctors and diagnosed with a thyroid storm — a life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism that can lead to heart failure, multiple organ complications, or even death if not treated immediately.

Her condition progressed, affecting her heart and causing pleural effusion, a build up of fluid in her lungs that made breathing even more difficult. She was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she was closely monitored and cared for by our Head of Internal Medicine, Dr. Alan Christopher Canlapan, Dr. Genesis David (Internal Medicine), Dr. Marc Angelo Hizon (Nephrologist), Dr. Karen Bispo (Pulmonologist), Dr. Jan Kevin Nicdao (Internal Medicine), Dr. Josephus Sibal (Cardiologist), Dr. Dianna Maddumba (Anesthesiology), Dr. Rafael Maddumba (Surgeon), together with the ICU nurses: Paolo Puno, Jerome Morales, Cindy Primavera, Elaine Medina, Russel Ocampo, Meynard Manlapaz, Alissandra Ventura and John Gabriel Narvaez.

Thanks to their expertise and dedicated care, Ms. Juvy’s condition has greatly improved. She is now on oral medication and has been transferred to the ward for continued recovery.

Her story is a testament to the strong partnership between the DMW and the OFW Hospital in providing timely, quality, and compassionate healthcare for our modern-day heroes — the Overseas Filipino Workers.