SLMC, hinirang na pangunahing medical tourism facility sa bansa

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00:00The Tourism Department has formally given an accreditation to a famous hospital in BGC

00:06as the main medical tourism facility in the Philippines.

00:10This is Joshua Garcia live. Joshua?

00:19You're right, Ma'am. We're here at St. Luke's Medical Center in Lugzon, Taguig

00:23where an international event was held led by the Department of Tourism.

00:31Ma'am, officially, the Tourism Department of the SLMC has given an accreditation

00:36as the main medical tourism facility in the Philippines.

00:39The purpose of this is to let the whole world know the commitment of the hospital

00:44in delivering world-class medical services and making it a mere destination

00:47for medical travelers in the Philippines.

00:50Through this, SLMC will increase their facilities,

00:56comprehensive coverage in healthcare services, advanced medical technologies,

01:00highly skilled world-renowned medical professionals, and more.

01:03At the same time, it will make the country an attractive option

01:07for those looking for high-quality and affordable medical treatments

01:11at the same time as an opportunity to show the Philippines' wealth

01:14when it comes to culture and natural wonders.

01:17In addition to this, the DOT will be happy to open the SLMC

01:21in collaboration with other stakeholders

01:24to expand the potential of the healthcare system

01:27and strengthen the reputation of the Philippines in medical excellence.

01:31Ma'am, the activity was led by Tourism Secretary Cristina Garcia-Frasco

01:37where she personally gave the accreditation to Medical Tourism

01:43or perhaps to SLMC CEO Dr. Dennis Serrano.

01:48Ma'am, she also gave a hint in her speech earlier

01:51on how much this will help not only the healthcare system

01:55but also the tourism and economy of the country.

01:58That's all for now.

01:59These are the latest news here at the St. Louis Medical Center, Taguig City.

02:02Back to you, Ma'am.

02:05Thank you very much, Joshua Garcia.