05/03/2026
Philippine General Hospital and Asian Hospital and Medical Center officially embark on a meaningful partnership grounded in shared expertise, excellence, and a unified commitment to elevate patient care.
Representing Asian Hospital are President and CEO Dr. Beaver Tamesis, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carmen Nievera, and Asian Institute of Surgery Chairman Dr. Carlos Ejercito. Also in attendance were Head of the Breast Center Dr. Aldine Basa and Section Head of Breast Surgery Dr. John Atacador. Joining from PGH are Director Dr. Gap Legaspi and Department of Surgery Chairman Dr. Rodney Dofitas.
This collaboration addresses the backlog of mastectomy patients at PGH, ensuring timely, life-saving care for those who need it most. The No Balance Billing arrangement with PhilHealth, along with support from other government institutions, will ensure accessible and equitable healthcare. Patient referrals will be streamlined—from surgery to post-operative care—ensuring continuity of treatment and better outcomes.
“We were finally able to actually make it happen, and we were very happy,” said Dr. Tamesis.
“It’s really heartwarming, you know. This feels like a feel-good project for us,” shared Dr. Legaspi.
Public and private healthcare institutions unite to advance surgical excellence, share knowledge, and deliver compassionate, world-class care for Filipinos.