The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Tuesday that its hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) are fully prepared to handle emergencies from a major earthquake, known as “The Big One.” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa explained that Metro Manila has been divided into four quadrants—north, east, west, and south—with designated DOH hospitals assigned to each for rapid response.
Herbosa noted that these hospitals have passed safety assessments, undergone structural retrofitting where needed, and are equipped with backup power, evacuation areas, medical supplies, and regular emergency training for staff. The system ensures quick medical aid in the event of a 7.2-magnitude quake. The hospitals per quadrant are as follows:
In the North Quadrant: Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium in Caloocan (contact: (02) 8294-2571 to 73 loc. 127), San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital in Malabon ((02) 8294-4853 to 55 loc. 200), Valenzuela Medical Center in Valenzuela ((02) 8294-6711, (02) 8291-4259), and several in Quezon City including East Avenue Medical Center ((02) 8928-0611 to 24 loc. 201), National Children’s Hospital ((02) 8724-0656 to 59 loc. 101), and others.
The West Quadrant includes Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila ((02) 8734-5561 to 65 loc. 112), San Lazaro Hospital ((02) 5309-9523 loc. 103, 119), and Tondo Medical Center ((02) 8866-9000 loc. 1002). The South Quadrant features Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa ((02) 8809-7599, (02) 8807-2628 to 2632 loc. 235) and Las Piñas General Hospital ((02) 8873-0556 loc. 368, (02) 8802-4647). The East Quadrant includes Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center in Marikina ((02) 8941-6289, (02) 8948-0595, (02) 8941-5854) and Rizal Medical Center in Pasig ((02) 8865-8400).
DOH-NCR is coordinating with Region 3 (Central Luzon) and nearby areas for additional support if Metro Manila is severely impacted, ensuring a comprehensive response plan.