Launching and Ceremonial Drilling held for the VMMC Magiting Ward Project.

The ceremonial launching and drilling for the VMMC Magiting Project was held

last February 8, 2020 at Ward 21 signifying the start of its construction.

The Magiting Ward will be constructed at the 3rd floor roof deck of the VMMC

main building and upon completion will have 12 rooms; 4 suites and 8 private rooms.

Funding for the construction will be provided by the PMA Magiting Class 1970 in

partnership with PAGCOR Foundation, the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, San Miguel

Corporation and Friends of PMA Class 1970.

The event was attended by several high-ranking government officials and

distinguished personalities such as Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana,

Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Roy A. Cimatu, Zambales Governor

Hermogenes E Ebdane, Jr, Congressman Romeo Acop, PVAO Administrator

Ernesto G. Carolina., Businessman Alberto D. Lina, DMCI CEO Jorge A. Consunji,

Bloomberry Resorts and Hotel Director Michael Ray Aquino, Medal of Valor Recipient

and San Miguel Corporation Consultant Colonel Ariel O. Querubin among others.

Also in attendance were members and spouses of the PMA Magiting Class 1970.

To kick start the event, a Thanksgiving Mass presided by Reverend Father

Emigdio A. Paredes was held. The program proper followed shortly after.

In his welcome remarks Dr. Chiong thanked the PMA Magiting Class for their

generous donation “ On behalf of the VMMC Management, Maramingsalamatpotalaga

This project, 4 suites and 8 private rooms , that’s a lot and I really do not know how to

thank you.”he said.

Also during the program VMMC Architect Grace C. Bautista presented the

project perspective of the Magiting Ward showing its architectural plan and interior

design.

Likewise, several distinguished guests delivered their respective keynote

messages.

PMA Magiting Class 1970 President Boots de Veyra said in his message that the

Magiting Ward will serve as a legacy of the Class and will address the problem of lack

of rooms for veteran patients in the hospital.” This project came from the realization of

the chronic lack of hospital bedspace in VMMC is not going to ease very soon. This

prompted us to take the matter into our hands so to speak and to do something about it.

he stressed.

Secretary Lorenzana in his keynote speech also expressed his gratitude and

appreciation to the initiative of the PMA Magiting Class 1970 “Salamat, Sirs for your

donation. Thank you very much. I hope you continue supporting our hospital” he stated.

Furthermore, Secretary Cimatu greeted the audience and congratulated the class

for the project. “Salamat sa pagpunta ninyo dito. Maraming salamat for coming over.

This is the start of a series of activities of the PMA jubilarians.” he remarked.

After the speeches, members and officers of the PMA Magiting Class 1970

together with VMMC officials proceeded for the unveiling of the tarpaulin of theproposed Magiting Ward.

Reverend Father Emigdio Paredes presided the Thanksgiving Mass before the ceremony

The Ceremonial Launching and Ground Drilling of the Magiting Ward Project was held on theroofdeck of Ward 21where it will soon stand.

Dr. Johann Mea served as the emcee duringceremony

VMMC Director Dr. Dominador M. Chiong Jr. expresses hisgratitude to the PMA Magiting Class 1970 for their donation

VMMC Architect Grace Bautista gives a briefpresentation of the Magiting Ward Project.

Bloomberry Resorts and Hotel Director Michael RayAquino vows support to the Magiting Ward

Medal of Valor Awardee Colonel Ariel Querubin shareshis illustrious military career during the ceremony

DMCI CEO Jorge Consunji assures continuoussupport to the Magiting Ward

PMA Magiting Class 1970 president Boots De Veyradelivers his keynote address.

DND Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, one of thekeynote speakers, addresses the audience during

the ceremony.

DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu highlights the efforts made bythe PMA Magiting Class 1970 in order to realize the project

The unveiling of the ceremonial tarpaulin of the Magiting Wing Project.

Members of the PMA Magiting Class together with guests pose for a souvenir photo shoot.

(From left) Colonel Ariel O. Querubin, DMCI CEO Jorge A. Consunji and Zambales GovernorHermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. exchange pleasantries after the program