MANILA, March 17 -- A new building of the Las Pinas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center (LPGH-STC), alongside a new access road, was inaugurated on Monday, paving the way for major enhancement to healthcare services in the city.

The 12-story building will expand the capacity of LPGH-STC from 200 to 500 beds, while the opening of a 220-meter road along the river drive will provide permanent access to health facilities in the city.

Senator Cynthia Villar, who led the inauguration ceremonies, said the expansion of the hospital will not only serve Las Pinas residents, but also patients in South of Manila and nearby cities and municipalities of Cavite.

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