One of the important thing to know about when visiting the capital is the different health facilities. For the local population some do have knowledge of nearby hospitals but most don’t. Knowing the places and having a quick access to what and where are the important factors. A good health is always favorable but there are certain times when someone needs to be taken to the hospital for unavoidable conditions. Its always a great idea to be prepared and have the nearby places of health facilities, meaning a handy list for emergency purposes for both the local population and travelers alike. Paraiso Philippines gathered this information for reference purposes.

City of Manila
De Ocampo Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
Gat. Andres Memorial Medical Center
Hospital of the Infant Jesus
Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
Manila Doctors Hospital
Mary Chiles General Hospital
Mary Johnston Hospital
Medical Center Manila
Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center
Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
Ospital ng Sampaloc
Ospital ng Tondo
Philippine General Hospital
Saint Jude Hospital
San Lazaro General Hospital
Seamans Hospital
Tondo Medical Center
The Family Clinic, Inc. Hospital
Unciano General Hospital
United Doctor’s Medical Center
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center
Chinese General Hospital

Caloocan City
Diosdado Macapagal Hospital
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
Martinez Hospital College of Nursing
Manila Central University-Filemon Dionisio Tanchoco Medical Foundation

Las Piñas City
University of Perpetual Help Rizal Dalta Medical Center
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Hospital
Las Piñas Doctors Hospital
Las Piñas Medical Center
Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center

Makati City
Beverly Hills Medical Group
Makati Medical Center
Ospital ng Makati
St. Clare’s Medical Center

Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong City Medical Center
Medical City General Hospital
National Center for Mental Health
Unciano General Hospital
Victor R. Potenciano Hospital

Marikina City
Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center
St. Vincent Hospital
Sta. Monica Hospital

Muntinlupa City
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Ospital ng Muntinlupa
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
Medical Center Muntinlupa

Parañaque City
Olivarez Hospital
Ortanez University
Sta. Rita de Baclaran Hospital
Medical Center Paranaque
Protacio Hospital
Paranaque Community Hospital
Paranaque Doctors Hospital
South Super Hi-way Medical Center

Pasay City
Air Force General Hospital
San Juan De Dios Hospital
Manila Adventist Medical Center
Pasay City General Hospital

Pasig City
Javillonar Clinic & Hospital
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Pasig City General Hospital
Rizal Medical Center
Sabater Hospital
St. Camillus Hospital
St. Therese Hospital
The Medical City
Mission Hospital
Salve Regina General Hospital
Zhallou-Luis Medical Center

Quezon City
Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
Bernardino General Hospital
Capitol Medical Center
Casaul General Hospital
Jesus Delgado Hospital
East Avenue Medical Center
Far Eastern University
General Miguel Malvar Medical Foundation Hospital
Lung Center of the Philippines
National Children’s Hospital
National Kidney and Transplant Institute
Neopolitan General Hospital
Philippine Orthopedic Center
New Era General Hospital
Novaliches General Hospital
Quezon City General Hospital
Quirino Memorial Medical Center
Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Philippine Heart Center
J. P. Sioson Medical Hospital
St. Luke’s Medical Center
United Doctors Medical Center
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Hospital
Veteran’s Memorial Medical Center
Villarosa Hospital
World Citi Medical Center

San Juan City
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
Saint Martin de Porres Charity Hospital
San Juan Medical Center

Taguig City
Fort Bonifacio General Hospital
Manila Naval Hospital
Taguig-Pateros District Hospital

Valenzuela City
Fatima University Medical Center
Calalang General Hospital
Valenzuela General Hospital
Angelus Medical and Maternity Clinic
Santissimo Rosario General Hospital

One important issue for Tourists and Balikbayans traveling to the Philippines is Health concerns. What should be considered and how to avoid getting sick while in the Philippines ? To enjoy your stay in the Philippines, necessary precautions on what to eat and what to drink should be given a factor. It is always wise to visit the Philippine Health Department website for any announcements regarding risks or if there are present dangers with contaminations of sickness. This does not apply to traveling in the Philippines alone but worldwide as well, as there are much health risk factors to be considered even in the United States, Europe, Australia and other countries. But to be on the safe side, when arriving in the Philippines always consider to drink bottled water. Though tap water are treated, pipe lines that distributes the water from the main water source might be old and rusty and some even might contain lead. There are many water purification shops or stores that sells mineral or purified water not mentioning sari-sari stores, convenience stores, groceries and supermarkets. Next is food. Make sure that the foods that you buy and eat are fully cooked or fresh. Eat and dine on trusted places. If staying for a few days or weeks it is better to eat on trusted places. It is not that foods sold on other places are not fresh, its just most travelers are not accustomed eating there. This applies to Balikbayans as well. It always take some time for anyone to get used to the local foods or drinks sold in many places. One thing that is not wise though, is buying cooked foods that have been in the streets the whole day directly under the sun and contaminated by automobile smoke. Taking a precaution is always the best idea while on vacation. You wouldn’t want to ruin that long awaited travel vacation and spent the vacation days bed ridden or in the hospital. Enjoy your stay and have fun.

There are a lot of Hospitals and Clinics in Metro Manila in case you need one. Services and Fees varies from one place to another. We would publish a good list of health care facilities in Metro Manila and other locations in our next article about health. Meanwhile enjoy your stay, eat well and enjoy your stay at the beautiful country of the Philippines.