ILOILO MISSION HOSPITAL

ILOILO MISSION HOSPITAL

Iloilo Mission Hospital is a private tertiary, training and teaching hospital of Central Philippine University, located in Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines. It was established in 1901 by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Hall, missionaries of the Presbyterian Foreign Mission Board, and has the distinction as the first mission and Protestant hospital in the Philippines.. 

As the university hospital of Central Philippine University, it serves as a medical provider, teaching and training hospital for the university's Colleges and Departments of Nursing, Medicine, Medical Laboratory Services, Nutrition and Dietetics and Pharmacy.  Iloilo Mission Hospital is accredited also for residency training program in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and with Family Medicine and Surgery.

The services offered by this hospital are as follows:

·                    Medicine

·                                Pulmonary Services

·                                Allergology

·                                Psychiatry

·                                Neurology

·                                Dermatology

·                                Nephrology with Hemodialysis Unit

·                                Rheumatology & Immunology

·                                Cardiology

·                                Family Medicine

·                                Pediatrics

·                                OB-Gynecology

·                    Anesthesia

·                    Clinical Laboratory and Pathology

·                    Fetal Monitor

·                    Dental Services

·                    Medical Library

·                    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

·                    Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy

·                    Surgery

·                                ENT

·                                Opthalmology

·                                Neurosurgery

·                                Cardiovascular and Thoracic

·                                Urology

·                                Orthopedic and Hand Surgery

·                                General Surgery

·                    Pain Management and Palliative Care

·                    Stress Test & Echocardiography (ECG)

·                    Pulong-Bulong Outreach Mission Program

·                    Pediatric Intermediate Intensive Care Unit

·                    Diabetes Education Clinic

·                    Chaplaincy Services

·                    Out Patient Services

·                    Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Medicine

·                    Pharmacy

·                    CT Scan

·                    Nutrition Clinic

Kasadyahan Festival: A Festival of Fun

    Kasadyahan literally means happiness in the local dialect of Iloilo City. This fesival is one of the highlights of the famous Dinagyang festival. In Kasadyahan, dancers from all over Western Visayas compete in showcasing their local history and daily life through dancing and acting. 

    The best groups in their localities come together and battle for the crown of the best tribe.

    Not only will you see dancing but also their skill in reenacting their history.

    Colorful costumes and splendid performance go hand in hand in Kasadyahan Festival.


    Come and witness Kasadyahan Festival only here in Iloilo City!

                                                              -Marsha Gonzales
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Dinagyang Festival: Iloilo's Best

     Dinagyang Festival is both a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City held every fourth Sunday of January.It is held to honor the Santo Nino, an image of baby Jesus, and to celebrate the arrival on the island of Malay settlers. 

   Drumbeats make one's heart beat faster and smiles and celebrations fill every street as festivities are held.

     Groups of dancers organized into tribes showcase their dancing prowess as Dinagyang's main event.

    
Be entertained seeing dancers reenact an important part of Iloilo's history.

    Fast and energizing drumbeats fill the air as warriors parade through the streets of Iloilo.

    People in the thousands, locals and foreigners alike, enjoy what the festival has to offer: endless fun and party.

     Be one of those to experience the Philippines' best festival, Dinagyang!


                                                                      -Marsha Gonzales
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Iloilo is the best place to visit in the Philippines.  Why? Well, that simply shows that in Iloilo, you can enjoy visiting many different malls, bars and restaurants.  You can quickly go to SM City, a famous mall in the Philippines by paying a dollar or 50 pesos by taxi or 7pesos by jeepney.  Or else you can visitRobinsons Place which is also 7pesos away from the academy. Or if you want by foot, here is Gaisano City, a big mall which is near to the dormitory.   Do you want more?  Let’s have the bars and restaurants.  Here’s Smallville with hotel and a swimming pool, a place for party people. You will also never forget the delicious food that is served in the following restaurants.  Mang Inasal, it’s a place for tasty grilled chicken.  Try also the different dish made from pork and chicken in Ramboy’s Restaurant, also Breakthrough for fresh and alive seafood.  Here in Iloilo, Name it. We have it! So come and visit Iloilo in thePhilippines.  The place which you’ll never forget.

Sunsets in the Philippines

      The country of more than 7000 islands boasts of magnificent skies especially during sunset.

A stunning sunset in Guisi, Guimaras

Having a conversation by the beach, relaxing

Calming in its magnificent colors

A sunset: a perfect backgound for picture-taking

Teachers and students have fun as they wait for the sunset

     Come and witness the Philippines' breathtaking sunsets. See you in Aplus English Academy!

                                                                                                                                                           -Marsha Gonzales
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Gift Giving ^^

                           The second gift giving day has passed and it was a blast! (-:

                                  Teachers Manzo and Cyril pose as they give their gifts.

            These marshmallows from teacher Susan were for Ms. Mercy. They look yummy! ^^

                      Teacher Diana opens her present from JB: sweet and delicious bread!

                   Teacher Katrine surely enjoyed eating the warm siopao from Ms. Mercy.

                         Teacher Marsha is in all smiles as she gets an orange from Rachel.

                              John makes Kei happy with the cheese cupcake present.

                         Teacher Lymar is glad to receive a snack from Teacher Cyril.

                        The sweet leche flan dessert surely made Teacher Susan's day.

                            We are looking forward to another gift giving next week! ^^

                                                                                                 -Marsha Gonzales
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Christmas Gimmick

     Christmas is a very big celebration here in the Philippines as well as around the world. Many events and festivities are witnessed as this holiday season comes closer. At A plus, we also planned our gimmick for the holiday so that it will be something we will all remember. 

      Have you heard of "manito, manita"? Well it's a Filipino tradition of giving gifts during Christmas that we will have in A plus. The special instruction is that each person participating will draw lots on the name of the person he will give a gift to. The person you picked will be called your manito for a boy, and manita for a girl. This word means 'little brother or sister' in Spanish. Each week starting December 1, each one will give a small present to his or her manito or manita. The final and the best gift will be given on Christmas Day. Just imagine the ecxitement of waiting for your gift each week! It sure is fun. 

     The presents under the mini Christmas tree are waiting to be opened as I write this. We hope you can join us celebrating this special holiday. See you!

                                                                                        -Marsha Gonzales
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