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

The National Capital Region popularly known as Metro Manila or Metropolitan Manila or Kalakhang Maynila in the local language is the heart and soul of the Philippines. Situated in the Island of Luzon and located close the southern tip bounded by Manila Bay that goes outward towards the China Sea. Metro Manila used to be called Manila until the 1980’s when the government adapted the name. Being the capital of the Philippines and one of the most modern cities in Asia, it is the home and seat of the government, the financial center, the cultural center and the most populous area of the country.

The National Capital Region is divided into four districts, the first district being the Capital District which is the City of Manila, second district or the Eastern Manila District composed of Mandaluyong City, Marikina City, Pasig City, Quezon City, and the City of San Juan, while the CAMANAVA District which is composed of Caloocan City, Malabon City, Navotas City and Valenzuela City are located just at the norther eastern part of the metropolis. The last district which is the Southern Manila District composed of Las Pinas City, Makati City, Paranaque City, Pateros and Taguig City.

View the different cities that composed Metropolitan Manila.

At Paraiso Philippines we not only promote or discuss exquisite travel destinations but we are also bound to preserve nature and the effects of disaster with our objective of environment awareness. Our surroundings needs to be taken care of as well. There won’t be any beauty if one does not beautify nor there would not be any exquisite places unless there is cleanliness. Everyone knows that the Philippines is rich in natural resources. Resources that for many years have become the heritage and pride of our country and would wish that for many years to come, our future generations could savor and endeavor these things.

We have launched Kapaligiran and have a very long way to go. It is our small contribution to the preservation of the rich natural resources that our country have. While we promote the top destinations of the country to the outside world, we also would wish that our fellow citizens as well as visitors to help us in the beautification of our country through preserving a good and clean surroundings. Self awareness is the first primary step towards a large scale environment preservation.

We do hope that on a simple message as this, we could relay a message to our fellow citizens. We are already used to the failures of governments due to a large amount of unspecified reasons. Self awareness and a good education of taking care of our own environment is what we need. It may not start on a big scale but as every individual can always start at home. Every little thing counts and that’s all we need.

Below is a music video from the group Asin and is entitled “Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran” which was composed during the late 70’s. The song is in Tagalog but is reflective to the issues of the environment. With an intro of the real score that is happening from the forest to the rivers and lands.

San Juan Municipal Hall

The City of San Juan was formerly a part of the Rizal Province before Metro Manila was created. Now it is the smallest city found in Metro Manila based on its land area. The name of the place was in honor of their patron saint, St. John the Baptist. The celebration of their feast day is what made the place famous.  Every 24th of the June, the people of San Juan celebrate their fiesta by dousing the streets with water, which obviously make the passers-by soaking wet, locally known as “Basaan Na“. This is likened to the baptism as described in the Bible. As this is their tradition, the people, even the newcomers are already used to it and are aware of this yearly event, so they just enjoy the celebration.

Greenhills Commercial Center

Among the many interesting places in San Juan are the Pinaglabanan Shrine, which marks the first battle of the Katipunan - the site where the first gunfire was shot during the Filipino war against the Spaniards; the Greenhills Commercial Center, which includes a shopping center where good buys from cellular (mobile) phones, to computers, clothes, accessories, to exotic plants, home furniture and furnishings, jewelry, and precious stones and pearls can be found and the rows of restaurants where in and near Greenhills along Ortigas Avenue, and in Wilson Street can be found a variety of restaurants that cater to people of all walks of life and tastes. Other places of interest and are popular destinations in and around the city are the Agora Complex, the famous and elegant Club Filipino, the Music Museum, the Tanghalan ng Masa, The Arena and other exciting places which would surely fascinate everyone and entice your appetites.

Club Filipino

San Juan City is also dubbed as “Town of Philippine Presidents”, although not officially. Among the last nine presidents since the Philippines became a Republic in 1946, four of them were official residents of San Juan when they took their office. These four Presidents are/were the Diosdado Macapagal, Sr., the incumbent, his daughter Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Ferdinand Marcos (although from Ilocos Norte have frequented San Juan because of Dona Josefa Edralin and brother Pio who are long time residents), and Joseph Estrada. Also, the second President of the 3rd Republic, Elpidio Quirino (1948-1953) retired to this town after leaving his service at Malacañang Palace.
Want to visit this place ? Buses and jeepneys are the most common mode of transportation in San Juan. Major roads Aurora Boulevard and Araneta Avenue pass through San Juan. Less major routes include Nicanor Domingo (more known as N. Domingo), which heads towards Cubao in Quezon City and Pinaglabanan/Santolan, which leads towards Ortigas Avenue and eventually Quezon City.

San Juan Water Throwing Festival

We use to live at F. Roman in San Juan and since its boundary is near the Quezon City at R. Magsaysay Blvd. I was born at the UERM Hospital which is nearby the used to be Queens Supermarket and Sta. Mesa market and have participated in countless Water Throwing Festival. Nice to reminisce sometimes.

Chocolate Hills

Another amazing island paradise situated in the Central Visayas Region. Known globally as the Island Paradise of Bohol which is also included or acknowledged as one of the Eight Wonders of the World distinguished places. The island boasts vast natural resources and pristine coastlines of crystal clear waters. The world renowned Chocolate Hills, a natural geological formation of small mountain areas spread across the land by which in the summer time looks like inverted “chocolate kisses“, located in Bohol is the signature attraction of the province and is internationally acclaimed as an Eight Wonder of the World.

The Province of Bohol is also a prime tourist destination of the Philippines with a strong agro-industrial economy, proud cultural heritage with a commitment in preserving its natural environment. Its capital of Tagbilaran City, a second class component city, is also one of the most popular and competetive places in the country known also as “The Friendship City“. Aside from being a worldwide top destination, the province is also home to the world’s smallest primate called the “Tarsier“. They are endangered species and are not mostly bound to live long in captivity and their habitat are now protected by the local government with aid from international environmental organizations.

World's Smallest Primate

The Province of Bohol boast of tremendous coastline beaches with wonderful one of a kind accommodations fitted for every traveler that desires to visit the place. Since its also located in the large body of water of the Visayas, its aquatic resources and beauty of its surrounding coastlines are well similar to that of Boracay. Accommodations vary from luxurious to affordable stays. My favorite one is the Bohol Tropics Resort with featured amenities, elegant and spacious suites that overlooks Tagbilaran Bay. The province of Bohol could be reached in a few hours by plane landing at Tagbilaran Airport or by sea, also from luxury ferries to affordable passenger liners.

Festivals are celebrated in the province, in towns or in barangays and varies on their respective dates all year round. But one of the most popular fiesta is the Sandugo Festival in commemoration with of the historical friendship between Datu Sikatuna and Captain General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi in 1565. It is a month long festivity celebrated during the Month of May. The Sandugo Festival also literally means ” One Blood”, in which the friendship between the Spanish General and the local datu had a blood compact. Another popular fiesta is the Ubi Festival in the capital city wherein yam farmers showcases their products during the month of January. Other feast are celebrated in small towns and at their designated schedules in honor of patron saints.

Bohol Tropics Resort