Mission accomplished: SM Foundation completes renovation of Basa Air Base Hospital

SM Foundation-NGO-Philippines-Basa AIr Base Hospital PAMPANGA-1Members of the Philippine Air Force at the newly refurbished Basa Air Base Hospital

SM Foundation completed renovation work on the Basa Air Base Hospital in Floridablanca, Pampanga. This marks the second phase of improvements to the facility, following initial renovations in February 2015 that enabled DOH and PhilHealth accreditation.

The 17-bed hospital serves military personnel, their dependents, and authorized civilians. Services include general medicine, surgery, internal medicine, EENT, ECG, X-ray, laboratory work, ambulatory care, preventive medicine, and aeromedical services.

SM Foundation-NGO-Philippines-Basa AIr Base Hospital PAMPANGA-2The hospital received laptops for the initiative, becoming the first military hospital to implement SM DigiKonsulta.

Recent renovations have streamlined the facility layout by connecting the Emergency Room, Reception area, and Out-patient Department. New upgrades, such as LED lighting, energy-efficient inverter appliances, and air-purifying paint, enhance the facility’s functionality and sustainability. In addition, the SM DigiKonsulta was introduced, enabling virtual consultations and digital medical record management, in line with PhilHealth’s digitalization efforts. The hospital received laptops to support this initiative, making it the first military hospital to adopt SM DigiKonsulta.

“Healthcare is essential to human well-being. It is the foundation of strong and resilient communities, yet access to adequate healthcare remains a challenge for many,” said SM Foundation Executive Director for Health and Medical Programs Connie Angeles “Recognizing this critical need, we are committed to refurbishing health facilities, ensuring that both military and civilian populations receive the quality care they deserve. By enhancing these healthcare services, we strengthen our communities and promote overall public health, which is vital for our nation’s resilience and prosperity” she added.

The Foundation has renovated 41 military health facilities: 19 for the Philippine Army, 12 for the Philippine Air Force, 9 for the Philippine Navy, and one for the Philippine Marines.

The social good arm uplifts the health and wellness of communities by conducting medical missions and renovating barangay health centers, rural health units, and government hospital wards, serving both civilian and military beneficiaries. To date, the foundation has revitalized over 204 health centers and conducted over 1,625 medical missions.

SM Foundation-NGO-Philippines-Basa AIr Base Hospital PAMPANGA-3Healthcare takes flight. Present at the turnover were Col. Villamor Costales Jr. PAF (GSC), LTC Cherry Sison MC, SM City Clark Mall Manager Jerwin Jalandoni, and members of the SM Foundation. Fr. Lt Col. Pablo de Guzman conducted the blessing ceremony.