23/11/2024
ANGEL SALAZAR MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
Province of Antique
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
November 23, 2024
This is in response to the Facebook posts and comments made by a certain Ontoy Sherwin Pacete regarding the TREADMILL and PORTABLE X-RAY MACHINE of ASMGH.
We strongly reject the unfounded posts and comments against ASMGH and the Province of Antique regarding the treadmill and portable x-ray machine, which are not only misleading but also carry a malicious tone that unjustly tarnish the reputation of the hospital and the Province.
To be clear, the treadmill and portable x-ray machine were not purchased by the Province of Antique, instead these machines are donations gratefully accepted by the province. FYI, the cardiology equipment (which includes, 1 unit stress test system, 1 unit treadmill, 2 units Holter test system, Holter recorder, and 1 unit ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) OPCB digital recorder) worth Php 3,850,000 was donated by the Department of Health Region VI to ASMGH on September 20, 2018, and the portable x-ray machine worth 93,100.00 US dollars was also allocated to ASMGH by the Department of Health thru the BIHC - Asian Development Bank (ADB) Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) COVID-19 Project on May 12, 2021. Again, the Province of Antique through ASMGH was just a recipient of these machines DONATED/ALLOCATED by the DOH.
We understand the concerns of the public on matters like these, but we strongly encourage everyone to uphold a culture of responsible information sharing and understanding by seeking verified information through official channels and refrain from spreading unverified claims that can lead to unnecessary alarm.
Thank you.
