March 23–24, 2026 — Prime Doctors Medical Center, Inc. (PDMCI) proudly marks a significant milestone following the successful conduct of its Department of Health (DOH) Licensing Inspection. The two-day evaluation resulted in the hospital being granted authorization for 75 hospital beds, further strengthening its capacity to deliver quality healthcare services to the community.

The inspection concluded with minimal compliance requirements, which the institution is set to complete within one month—demonstrating PDMCI’s strong adherence to national healthcare standards and its commitment to continuous improvement.

The success of this licensing activity reflects the collective dedication and leadership of the PDMCI community. Present during the inspection were key officials and department heads, including:

Dr. Benito P. Atienza, Vice Chairman of the Board / Director, Medical Division 

Dr. Jane C. Cleofe-Panaligan, President 

Dr. Judith G. Cabanela, Medical Director 

Dr. Arturo O. Marquiño, Chief of Clinics 

Dr. Maria Socorro C. Cadevida, Hospital Administrator 

Dr. Berling S. Coto, Director, Quality Management Division 

Jo-anne Yatco, RN, Head, Materials Management Department 

Dr. Augusto Niccolo S. Salalima, Heart Station Founder and Head 

Mr. Aristeo B. Panaligan, Director, Human Resources Development & Management Division 

Dr. Michael John L. Mendoza, Chief Nurse 

Dr. Kristoffer C. Nemis, Administrative Officer 

Heads, Members, Chiefs, Supervisors, Staffs of the Administrative and Medical Divisions 

The PDMCI team worked closely with the DOH Licensing Team, composed of:

Dr. Susana C. Castillo, Medical Officer IV 

Mika R. Regalado, RN, MHAPS, Licensing Officer II 

John O. Dizon, RMT, Licensing Officer III 

Engr. Arnold O. Belonio, Engineer II 

Engr. Pedro T. Herrera, Engineer III 

Maria Concepcion M. Bendicio, RMT, Licensing Officer III 

The collaborative efforts between PDMCI and the DOH Licensing Team ensured a thorough and productive evaluation process, reinforcing the hospital’s compliance with regulatory standards.

This achievement underscores Prime Doctors Medical Center, Inc.’s unwavering mission to provide safe, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare. With its expanded capacity and commitment to addressing compliance requirements promptly, PDMCI continues to move forward in its pursuit of excellence in medical service delivery.

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