FLORIDABLANCA, Pampanga – The SM Foundation has completed renovation work on the Basa Air Base Hospital, marking the second phase of improvements to the facility, following initial renovations in February 2015 that enabled Department of Health and PhilHealth accreditations.
The 17-bed hospital serves military personnel, their dependents, and authorized civilians. Services include general medicine, surgery, internal medicine, EENT, ECG, X-ray, laboratory work, ambulatory care, preventive medicine, and aeromedical services.
The most recent renovations streamlined the facility layout by connecting the emergency room, reception area, and out-patient department. New upgrades, such as LED lighting, energy-efficient inverter appliances, and air-purifying paint, enhance the facility’s functionality and sustainability.
In addition, the SM DigiKonsulta was introduced, enabling virtual consultations and digital medical record management, in line with PhilHealth’s digitalization efforts.
The hospital received laptops to support this initiative, making it the first military hospital to adopt SM DigiKonsulta.
“Healthcare is essential to human well-being. It is the foundation of strong and resilient communities, yet access to adequate healthcare remains a challenge for many,” SM Foundation executive director for health and medical programs Connie Angeles said.
“Recognizing this critical need, we are committed to refurbishing health facilities, ensuring that both military and civilian populations receive the quality care they deserve. By enhancing these healthcare services, we strengthen our communities and promote overall public health, which is vital for our nation’s resilience and prosperity,” she added.
For his part, Col. Villamor Costales Jr., commander of the 540th Air Base Group, expressed “heartfelt appreciation to the SM Foundation for its unwavering support and dedication in building a healthier, and stronger future” for the Philippine Armed Forces.
The SM Foundation has renovated 41 military health facilities: 19 for the Philippine Army, 12 for the Philippine Air Force, nine for the Philippine Navy, and one for the Philippine Marines.
SM’s corporate social responsibility arm uplifts the health and wellness of communities by conducting medical missions and renovating barangay health centers, rural health units, and government hospital wards, serving both civilian and military beneficiaries.
To date, the foundation has revitalized over 204 health centers and conducted over 1,625 medical missions. SM-PR
