THE city government of Manila broke ground to what will become its largest LGU pharmacy warehouse.
Mayor Honey Lacuna thanked Congressman Benny Abante, Jr. (6th District) for his effort in helping her administration which had been operating on a budget saddled with a P17.8 billion debt left behind by ex-mayor Isko Moreno.
She announced that in partnership with the office of Rep. Abante and the Department of Health (DOH) the city of Manila will have its largest warehouse of medicines for the local government’s use to aid in the city’s continuous prioritization of health care.
Lacuna and Abante, Jr. were joined by DOH Usec. Dr. Emmie Liza Perez-Chiong and Manila City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Pangan during the groundbreaking ceremony at the Isidro Mendoza Health Center construction site in Pandacan.
“Aside from the initiation of the construction of the pharmacy warehouse, the construction of the newly improved Isidro Mendoza Health Center is another much awaited feat, with the completion expected around April 2025. Mas palalakasin pa po natin ang serbisyong pangkalusugan sa Maynila” the mayor assured.
As a doctor, Lacuna said she fully understands the residents’ need for cheap and accessible medicines.
“Malaking bagay po sa akin ang usaping kalusugan kaya masaya akong ibalita na sinimulan na natin ngayong araw ang pagtatatag ng pinakamalaking pharmacy warehouse ng lungsod. Maraming salamat po kay Cong. Benny Abante Jr. at sa Department of Health sa kanilang suporta para maisakatuparan ito,” said Lacuna.
The mayor added: “Kasabay nito, patuloy rin nating inaayos ang Isidro Mendoza Health Center para mas mapaglingkuran ang ating mga kababayan. Target natin itong matapos sa Abril 2025. Hindi natin ito magagawa nang mag-isa, pero basta sama-sama, kaya nating siguraduhin na walang Manileñong mapag-iiwanan pagdating sa kalusugan.”
