Polomolok’s Only DOH Level 2 Hospital Elevates Patient Care with Newly Upgraded Critical Care Complex

Polomolok, South Cotabato — In a landmark achievement for healthcare in South Cotabato, Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital proudly opens its newly upgraded Critical Care Complex, a cutting-edge facility designed to deliver life-saving interventions, specialized treatment, and patient-centered comfort all under one roof.

The newly inaugurated complex features:

Two fully equipped Operating Rooms (OR) built to meet the highest standards of sterility and safety, equipped for both routine and complex surgeries.

One upgraded Delivery Room (DR) ensuring a safe, dignified, and comfortable birthing experience for mothers and their newborns.

A 6-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the first and only in Polomolok, designed for patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-sustaining care.

A 3-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a specialized haven for premature and medically fragile infants, with advanced incubators and expert neonatal care.

Eleven newly renovated Private Rooms are now offering patients a serene, healing environment that combines comfort, privacy, and compassionate service.

These developments coincide with another milestone, Howard Hubbard has been officially accredited as the only Department of Health (DOH) Level 2 Hospital in Polomolok. This recognition affirms the hospital’s readiness to handle more complex cases, provide specialized services, and meet rigorous national standards for safety, quality, and patient outcomes.

“This is more than an expansion — it’s a promise,” said Mr. Paul Vincent Torres, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital. “We are bringing advanced, specialized healthcare closer to home, so that families no longer have to travel far for the quality care they deserve. It’s here, in Polomolok.”

The Critical Care Complex represents the hospital’s commitment to providing a seamless continuum of care from the moment a patient enters the Emergency Room, to surgery, intensive monitoring, newborn care, and recovery in a private, comfortable setting.

“Here at Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital, we want to assure the public na kahit sinong Doktor ang titingin sa inyo, siguradong gagaling ka dito,” shared Dr. Ronaldo Veneracion, Chief Medical Officer. “Being a DOH Level 2 facility means we meet stringent standards but beyond compliance, it means we treat every patient with the dignity, safety, and respect they deserve. Every life saved here is a victory for our community.”

As the only Level 2 hospital in Polomolok, Howard Hubbard now offers expanded surgical capabilities, specialist-led inpatient care, and round-the-clock critical support — making it the premier destination for advanced medical treatment in the area. 

With these innovations, Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital reaffirms its vision: to be more than a healthcare provider, but a trusted partner in health, healing, and hope for the people of South Cotabato.

Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital is a proud member of Metro Pacific Health, the largest private hospital group in the Philippines.

For consultations, emergency care, or inquiries about services, visit Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital or contact us at 09985963102 or visit our social media pages and our website www.hhmh.ph.