ILOILO CITY - For many patients in towns and municipalities across Iloilo province, accessing higher-level medical care often means traveling far from home. District hospitals serve as the first lifeline for countless Ilonggos, providing dedicated care within their communities and guiding patients through the most critical moments of their health journey. And while these facilities continuously give their best, some complex conditions, such as Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), or heart attack and Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) also known as Stroke, which requires rapid and advanced intervention, may need the support of an advanced care facility to ensure the safest possible outcome. To help bridge these gaps and strengthen the smooth flow of care, The Medical City Iloilo and the Iloilo Provincial Government have formally strengthened their partnership, aligning private excellence with public service to keep patients at the center of healthcare delivery in the province. A key part of t...
New landmark deal between Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, Accor to target more international tourists, strengthen PH’s position as global hospitality powerhouse MANILA, PHILIPPINES, November 27, 2025 — Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of property giant Megaworld and the largest owner and operator of homegrown hotel brands, has forged another landmark deal with world-leading hospitality group Accor to convert the around 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel into Mövenpick Manila Bay Westside—making it the largest Mövenpick hotel in the world. Chris Cho, Vice President for Development for Singapore, Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Maldives, Accor; Andrew Langdon, Chief Development Officer for Asia, Accor; Garth Simmons, Chief Operating Officer - Asia, Accor; Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, President and CEO, Megaworld; Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts; Arturo Boncato, Jr., Group General Manager, Megaworld Hotels & ...