Hospitals for war vets in Visayas, Mindanao proposed
SENATOR Mark Villar is pushing for the establishment of hospitals in Visayas and Mindanao that will cater to war veterans and veterans of military campaigns.
In line with this vision, he filed Senate bill 2544 or the Veterans Hospital Act of 2024 that will establish such.
“Our war veterans made an invaluable and extraordinary contribution in safeguarding our national security. Their contributions are significant not only during their days, but even in the present day. They have played a crucial role in ensuring our freedom and independence from any internal and external threat,” Senator Mark said.
Currently, there is only one veterans hospital in the country — the Veterans Memorial Medical Center located in Metro Manila.
His bill aims to provide for veterans hospitals that will be strategically situated in Visayas and Mindanao that could be more accessible to veterans who reside in these areas.
