TAGUIG CITY – The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has granted a P500-million loan to the newly inaugurated Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) in Arca South, Taguig City. HCCH is under AC Health’s hospitals and clinics arm, the Healthway Medical Network (HMN), and is the first dedicated comprehensive cancer hospital in the Philippines.
The loan will fund the Hospital’s general corporate requirements, which includes acquisition of essential medical equipment, to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide the best care to patients battling cancer. This is in line with enhancing access to quality and affordable cancer treatment in the country.
“Healthcare is a very important pillar to us at LANDBANK. And this P500-million transaction to boost the operations of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital will go a long way towards providing responsive and accessible cancer care. We hope that this is the start of a fruitful and meaningful partnership that will span many years,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz.
The signing ceremony was led by LANDBANK President and CEO Ortiz and AC Health and HCCH Chairman Paolo Maximo Borromeo on 10 January 2024 at the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital in Taguig City. Also present as witnesses were LANDBANK Executive Vice President Ma. Celeste A. Burgos and Senior Vice President Lucila E. Tesorero, alongside HMN and HCCH President and CEO Jaime E. Ysmael and AC Health and HCCH Chief Finance Officer Ruby P. Chiong.
HCCH offers a range of treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and diagnostics, catering to a broad base of patients.
“The involvement of LANDBANK underscores the power of partnerships in creating a sustainable model that addresses the immediate challenges of cancer care while contributing to the larger mission of improving the overall health landscape in the Philippines – allowing us to sustain our facility, to deliver world-class cancer care and implement innovative solutions that drive down costs. LANDBANK’s support is an endorsement of our vision of transformative, inclusive healthcare,” said AC Health and HCCH Chairman Borromeo.
HMN and HCCH President and CEO Ysmael added, “The generous support extended by LANDBANK has not only provided us with the necessary resources to keep turning our dream into reality but has also reinforced the belief that, when fighting cancer, we are not alone. This support goes beyond monetary value; it reflects a shared commitment to help others.”
HMN is a subsidiary of AC Health, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation.
By fostering collaboration and investing in critical healthcare infrastructure, LANDBANK is strengthening the country’s healthcare system and promoting healthier and more fulfilling lives for Filipinos.
