The ASEAN Convention Center with the splendor of its inverted Salakot chandelier lending an atmosphere of elegance is transformed into a PUI for COVID-19 center by the BCDA. Photo by Ashley Manabat
CLARK FREEPORT — We Heal As One centers here will start accepting coronavirus disease positive patients with mild or no symptoms this week.
These include the ASEAN Convention Center in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga which has 150 beds and the National Government Administrative Center in New Clark City, Tarlac which initially has 400 beds but will be expanded up to 1,000.
“That’s the kind of scale we are building to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in the communities and decongest our hospitals so we can treat all patients in the best and most effective way possible,” Presidential Adviser for Flagship Programs and Projects and Bases Conversion and Development Authority president–CEO Vince Dizon said.
All the facilities have air-conditioned cubicles with plug-in outlets, free food for patients and the medical staff, free internet connection and round-the-clock medical assistance.
“Frontline healthcare workers assigned in these centers will be well-protected by providing them with the necessary equipment and supplies. They will also be given proper accommodation in close proximity to the facilities,” Dizon added.
Other We Heal As One Centers which were completed in just one week or less are the Ninoy Aquino Stadium and Rizal Memorial Stadium at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Halls and World Trade Center.
Next to be converted into quarantine facilities include the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, PhilSports Arena and Filinvest Tent.
