My Philippine Life

Personal perspectives on retirement life in the Philippines

March 3, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Recommended Philippine Doctors and Hospitals

There are many excellent doctors and hospitals in the Philippines and some not so good. It can be hard to tell which is which. This article gives guidance on selecting doctors and hospitals. Continue reading

Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Manila

February 23, 2012
by GOIloilo
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Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Manila

A few observations regarding the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in Manila based on our recent visit there. Moreover, don’t assume that treatment at top Manila hospitals cost more than treatment at a provincial hospital. Continue reading

September 2, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Surgery at Manila Doctor’s Hospital

Our experiences with surgery (hysterectomy) at Manila Doctor’s Hospital Continue reading

December 22, 2008
by GOIloilo
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Cost of Cesarean Section in the Philippines

Carol’s sister had a cesarean (caesarian, c-section) section at a Philippine provincial hospital in Lucena City, Quezon Province in 2006.  The total cost was P34,000.  FilHealth, the Philippine national health insurance program, paid P8,000 of the total for a net … Continue reading

December 22, 2008
by GOIloilo
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Ovarian Cyst Surgery in the Philippines

Cost of ovarian cyst and total abdominal hysterectomy surgery in the Philippines Continue reading