Perpetual Help Medical Center-Las Piñas marks 50th anniversary
From left to right (standing): Femina Agcopra (Ancillary Head), Peachy Consing Marasigan, Dr. Ma. Jocelyn N. Quidlat Dr Adrien Quidlat (Executive Medical Director), Nicholas and Kiera Marasigan (Seated): Rose Operaña (Sales and Marketing Director), Elvie Carandang (Former Accounting Manager), Dr Amelia Mendoza (Nursing Services Director), and Sheila Hortal (HR Director). HandoutMANILA — Perpetual Help Medical Center-Las Piñas marked its 50th anniversary with a gala at Okada Manila, celebrating five decades of healthcare service and highlighting its achievement of four international ISO certifications.
The event, held at The Cove under the theme “Golden Threads: Weaving a Legacy Together for PHMC-LP,” was attended by Health Secretary Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, who served as guest of honor and speaker.
The celebration also coincided with the birthday of Dr. BGen. Antonio L. Tamayo, founder, chairman and CEO of the DALTTA Group of Companies.
A major highlight of the event was the presentation of four ISO certifications to Tamayo. These cover environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001:2018), energy management (ISO 50001:2018) and health care quality management (ISO 7101:2023).
The certifications recognize management systems that address environmental responsibility, workplace safety, energy use and health care quality. The hospital said the achievement reflects its efforts to improve its operations and maintain standards in patient care and safety.
The celebration brought together hospital officials, members of the Tamayo family and guests from the entertainment and pageant industries.
HandoutAmong those present were actress Alice Dixson; Mags Cue, vice president for national search of Miss Universe Philippines; Bea Milan Windorski, Miss Universe Philippines 2026; and beauty queen Scarlet Chua.
Also in attendance were Dr. Hemilyn Escudero-Tamayo, a former beauty queen and visual artist, and her husband, Lt. Col. Richard Antonio Tamayo, president of Perpetual Help Medical Center-Las Piñas.
They were joined by Dr. Anthony Jose Tamayo, president of the University of Perpetual Help System, and their parents, Antonio and Dr. Daisy Tamayo, along with other members of the family.
The anniversary celebration also highlighted new and planned projects intended to strengthen the hospital’s capabilities and address changing health care needs.
As it enters its next 50 years, the institution said it would continue to focus on patient care, innovation and service to the community.