 President Benigno Simeon Aquino III delivers his message during the Inauguration of the upgraded facilities of East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) in Quezon City Monday February 14, 2011. The upgraded facilities include the Radiology department, Birthing Center, Central Supply and Sterilization Unit, Tahan-Tahanan and the Nutrition and Dietetics Section. The 600-bed EAMC was organized by virtue of Executive Order No. 48 s. 1986 of former President Corazon C. Aquino. It was formerly named the Hospital ng Bagong Lipunan which was established on January 8, 1978 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1411 after the dissolution of the old GSIS General Hospital. Present in the ceremonies are EAMC Medical Director Dr. Roland Cortez, Chief Medical Professional Staff II Dr. Victoria Abesamis, Health Secretary Enrique Ona, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson Margarita Juico, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte and Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista. (Photo by: Gil Nartea/ Marcelino Pascua/ Malacaņang Photo Bureau) |