MANILA, Nov. 27 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced that the Office of the President will be granting PHP15 million to a hospital located at the Baseco Compound in Manila.

Marcos made the announcement during his visit to the President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital, also known as Baseco Hospital.

In his speech, Marcos lauded the hospital for accommodating around 7,000 patients since it opened on Sept. 6.

"Nakita natin na napakahalaga ng serbisyo, lalung-lalo na kapag ang pinag-uusapan ay ang ating mga kababayan. Bawat araw, more or less 20 pasyente ang dumadaan dito. Kaya marami talagang nagiging beneficiary dahil sa magandang health care (We have seen how important this service is, especially when it concern...