Manila, April 25 -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Friday announced plans for a major expansion this year of the OFW Hospital (OFWH) in response to the growing demand for services.

These plans include securing a Level 2 license from the Department of Health, enabling the hospital to open Intensive Care Units, expand outpatient services, and offering more specialty clinics.

The DMW noted a significant increase in the number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families availing of medical services at the hospital located in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

In a news release, the DMW said the data were based on the First Quarter 2025 Performance Report.

"As of March 31, 2025, the OFWH posted notable increases in ho...