Western Visayas Medical Center, Q. Abeto Street , Mandurriao, Iloilo City (2026)

12/08/2026

Shining a Light on Excellence: Western Visayas Medical Center Celebrates the 2026 PGS Silak Awards

ILOILO CITY (August 12, 2026) — This morning, the halls of Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) gleamed with pride as the institution hosted the highly anticipated PGS Silak Awards 2026. The distinguished awarding ceremony honored the exceptional individuals, units, and offices that have passionately championed the principles of the Performance Governance System (PGS), embodying the very definition of "Silak"—to shine.

Led by the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) and the Scorecard Management Committee under Dr. Evangeline Barbara Go, this year's awards followed a rigorous evaluation process to celebrate the pillars of strategic governance: performance, innovation, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to public healthcare.

Presenting the prestigious accolades was an esteemed awarding panel composed of Dr. Patricia Tobias (OIC – Chief, Medical Professional Staff), Dr. Evangeline Barbara Go (Chairperson, Scorecard Management Committee), and Dr. Renilyn Reyes (Head, OSM).

🏆 Institutional Award Winners
The ceremony honored outstanding departments across three major categories, presenting Bulawan (Gold), Pilak (Silver), and Tanso (Bronze) distinctions:

PGS Silak: Talalupangdon Award (Strategic Target Accomplishments)
🥇Bulawan: General Areas - Nursing Service
🥈Pilak: Outpatient Department
🥉Tanso: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center

PGS Silak: Himakas Award (Promptness & Consistency in Reporting) 🥇Bulawan: Medical Social Work Department
🥈Pilak: Billing and Claims Section
🥉Tanso: Renal Care Center

PGS Silak: Pinasahi Award (Creative & Strategic Visual Communication)
🥇Bulawan: Health Information Management Department
🥈Pilak: Human Resource Management Section
🥉Tanso: Cardiovascular Care Center

🌟 Halangdon nga Pag-alagad Award: Noble Service
The pinnacle of the morning was the individual Halangdon nga Pag-alagad Award, celebrating exemplary leadership, transparency, and a profound impact on patient care and the organization. The Elite Nominees: Dr. Grace Fernandez (Geriatric Care), Dr. Aime Fabila (Training/Research), Ms. Patricia Regina Villaflor (Social Work), Ms. Leslie Jean Andag-Buhay (HIMD), and Mr. Josil Jaen (Billing & Claims). The 2026 Grand Awardee: Mr. Jaymon Nacionales (Nurse V, Nursing Quality Assurance).

Mr. Nacionales was presented with a Plaque of Recognition and the Governance Medallion. Conferred by Medical Center Chief II Dr. Joseph Dean L. Nicolo, the official citation hailed him as a true "Governance Warrior" for his steadfast commitment to accountability, clinical compliance, and continuous hospital improvement.

The morning concluded with a unified call for the WVMC community to keep shining together, driving healthcare excellence and meaningful service for Western Visayas.

12/08/2026

Nursing Division Triumphs in WVMC PGS Spectacular Quiz Bowl Season 4

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The Nursing Division emerged as the grand champion of the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) Performance Governance System (PGS) Spectacular Quiz Bowl Season 4, showcasing an outstanding command of hospital strategy and institutional governance.

Organized by the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) Committee, the annual competition brought together the medical center’s different divisions in a high-stakes, multi-round battle of brains. Moving through rapid-fire rounds of escalating difficulty, the contenders were tested on core PGS implementation concepts and general knowledge.

The Nursing Division maintained a commanding lead to secure the top spot, closely followed by the Finance Service in a hard-fought second-place finish. The Office of the Medical Center Chief (OMCC) delivered a stellar performance to round out the top three. More than just a test of memory, the event celebrated the shared dedication of WVMC’s workforce to healthcare excellence and strategic accountability.

CHAMPIONS OF GOVERNANCE! 🏆
Huge congratulations to the brilliant minds who dominated the stage at the WVMC PGS Spectacular Quiz Bowl Season 4!

Out of a competitive field of hospital divisions, these teams rose to the top by demonstrating exceptional mastery of our Performance Governance System (PGS) frameworks:

🥇 1st Place: NURSING DIVISION
George Wilson Escordial
Robert Opong
(Alternate) Bianca Marie Rico

🥈 2nd Place: FINANCE SERVICE
Princess Mae Madrial
Marian Andraje

🥉 3rd Place: OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL CENTER CHIEF (OMCC)
Jean Walter Calzado
Ren Joy Belleza

Kudos to the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) for hosting another spectacular season, and to all the divisions who participated. Let's keep working together and championing the PGS pathway to breakthrough healthcare!

10/08/2026

STRENGTHENING HEALTH HABITS: Making Health the Easier Choice

On August 6 and 7, 2026, Batch 3 and Batch 4 of WVMC employees came together at Punta Villa, Arevalo, Iloilo City for “Strengthening Health Habits: An Introduction to the 7 Priority Areas of Health Promotion.”

More than simply learning about health promotion, the activity encouraged participants to understand, experience, and apply healthier choices in everyday life.

Through interactive and practical activities aligned with the 7 Priority Areas of Health Promotion, participants explored simple and meaningful ways to care for their health—at work, at home, and in their communities. To reinforce these lessons, behavior change support materials were also provided to help turn knowledge into everyday action.

At the heart of the activity is a shared vision: a healthier Western Visayas Medical Center where health is the easier choice— for everyone, every time, everywhere.
Because building a culture of health begins with the choices we make today—and when we make those choices together, we create a healthier workplace for all.

Healthier habits. Healthier people. Healthier WVMC.

08/08/2026

🌧️💃 RAIN OR SHINE, THE CELEBRATION GOES ON! 💃🌧️

Despite the rainy weather, nothing can stop the WVMC family from moving, grooving, and celebrating together!

As we celebrate National Hospital Week 2026, we come together with energy, unity, and joy through UNLIZUMBA ZUMBA ASTA TINKAYA! .

Because at Western Visayas Medical Center, a little rain is never enough to dampen our spirit!

Together, we celebrate our dedication, teamwork, and commitment to providing compassionate and quality healthcare to everyone.

Happy National Hospital Week 2026!

07/08/2026

💡 INNOVATING WITH CARE: WVMC CONCLUDES THE 2026 NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK INFOGRAPHIC POSTER CONTEST! 🏥✨

📍 Mandurriao, Iloilo City | August 7, 2026

In celebration of National Hospital Week 2026, Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) successfully hosted its highly anticipated Infographic Poster Contest! This exciting event brought together our clinical departments, specialty centers, and non-medical support services to showcase the power of creative visual storytelling in modern healthcare delivery. 🙌🎨

Embracing this year’s national theme, “Juan Health for JuanNation: Makabagong Teknolohiya sa Ospital na Mapagkalinga,” the participating teams brilliantly highlighted the beautiful harmony between advanced medical technology, innovative hospital processes, and compassionate patient care. ❤️🤖

After a week of public viewing and rigorous deliberation by our distinguished panel of judges—who evaluated entries based on theme relevance, content accuracy, visual appeal, and overall impact—we are proud to finally announce this year's top entries:

🥇 FIRST PLACE: Cardiovascular Care Center 🫀💻
🥈 SECOND PLACE: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 🔬🧬
🥉 THIRD PLACE: Geriatric Care Center 👵👴❤️

The organizing committee extends its deepest appreciation to every single team that dedicated their time, energy, and ingenuity to make this event a resounding success. Thank you so much to all the Clinical Departments, Specialty Centers, the Nursing Service Division, and all the hospital services who participated and poured their creativity into this year's contest.

Through your collective passion, Western Visayas Medical Center continues to stand tall, remaining true to our core: "Trained to Cure, Committed to Care."

Congratulations to all our winners and participants! 🎉👏

06/08/2026

Health begins with people.

Every individual, every family, and every community deserves the opportunity to live a healthier life. By focusing on the 7 Priority Areas of Health Promotion, we empower people to make informed choices, create supportive environments, strengthen communities, and build a healthier future together.

Because real health promotion isn't just about preventing disease—it's about putting people at the heart of every action, every policy, and every decision.

05/08/2026

🛡️ WVMC REPRESENTS AT IPC WEEK 2026 SPECIAL ONLINE SEMINAR 🛡️

The Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC), in partnership with the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) and the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC), successfully hosted the IPC Week 2026 Special Online Seminar on August 3, 2026.

Carrying the theme “Strengthening Monitoring, Collaboration, and Resilience,” the event brought together 500 participants from hospitals, universities, and healthcare institutions nationwide. Conducted via Zoom, the seminar provided a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing, professional collaboration, and strengthening Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices across healthcare institutions.

Representing Western Visayas Medical Center, Ms. Curie A. Villegas, RN, MAN, CIC, Supervising Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, served as one of the distinguished resource speakers and delivered the presentation:

🎤 “Keeping the Shield Strong: Essential Infection Prevention and Control Updates for 2026”

Her presentation highlighted the importance of staying updated on IPC practices and reinforced a vital message: Infection Prevention and Control is everyone’s responsibility.

The Western Visayas Medical Center – Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) proudly congratulates Ms. Curie A. Villegas for representing WVMC and sharing her expertise in this meaningful national learning event.

05/08/2026

Celebrate National Lung Month with Us!

Association of Respiratory Care
Practitioners of the Philippines, Inc.
Western Visayas Chapter with, Lung Care Center
Western Visayas Medical Center

BREATHE:
BROADENING RESPIRATORY EXPERTISE AMONG
TEAMS FOR HOLISTIC EXCELLENCE

An Interdisciplinary Post Graduate Course
August 17-18, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00PM
Citadines Amigo Iloilo City

Target Participants:
Respiratory Therapists, Physicians,
Radiologic Technologists, Medical Technologists, Nurses

05/08/2026

The WVMC Human Resource Management Section is NOW HIRING!!
Nurse I (2)
Occupational Therapist II (3)
Occupational Therapist I (6)
Administrative Officer II (1)
Respiratory Rherapist I (1)
Administrative Assistant II (Administrative Assistant) (1)
Nursing Attendant II (3)

To all interested and qualified applicants, you may signify your intent online at: https://wvmciloilo.com/HRMO
Kindly prepare SCANNED copies (PDF/JPEG) of your application documents for uploading:
1. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with a recent passport sized picture
(CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025), with the required Work Experience Sheet, which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph
2. Performance rating in the last rating period (applicable for applicants for transfer and promotion)
3. Certificate of Eligibility (for CS Eligibles); PRC License for PRC Board Passers; Board Rating for applicants to positions that do not require practice of profession.
4. Diploma for Primary, Secondary and Grade12/Senior Highschool Graduate for positions applicable and Transcript of Records.

We are accepting applicants to all positions until August 20, 2026.
This Office highly encourage all interested and qualified applicants to apply, which include persons with disability (PWD) and member of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identities and/or expression, civil status, religion, and political affiliation.
This Office does not discriminate in the selection of employees based on the aforementioned pursuant to Equal Opportunities for Employment Principle (EOP).

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED

04/08/2026

On August 1, 2026, healthcare professionals, administrators, educators, and key stakeholders gathered at Conference Room A, Heart and Lung Care Building of Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) for the Regional Palliative and Hospice Care Advocacy Summit.

Carrying the theme "Access for All: Building a Regional Roadmap for Palliative and Hospice Care in Western Visayas," the event served as a major milestone in strengthening awareness and integrating palliative care into the region's Universal Health Care framework.

The summit featured insightful discussions from distinguished global and national leaders in hospice and palliative medicine, including Dr. Ghauri Aggarwal, Dr. Djhoanna G. Aguirre-Pedro, and Dr. Karin Estepa-Garcia. Participants engaged in real-world case scenarios to pinpoint access gaps across Western Visayas and outline strategic, collaborative solutions. Additionally, the gathering introduced primary care training opportunities designed to empower healthcare workers in regional, district, and private hospitals.

Jointly convened by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Council of the Philippines (Hospice Philippines, Inc.) and the Philippine Society of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (PSHPM), the summit was hosted by WVMC through its Department of Family and Community Medicine. The initiative was made possible through the support of the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network, the Lien Collaborative for Palliative Care, and The Ruth Foundation. Together, these institutions continue to advance interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families across the region.

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