Saint Louis University-Sacred Heart Medical Center (SLU-SHMC) has been officially accredited as a Medical Tourism Facility and was awarded the coveted Seal of Accreditation by the Department of Tourism (DOT) after the successful onsite inspection on 7 April 2025.
Director Jovita A. Ganongan, DOT-CAR Regional Director awarded the Certificate of Accreditation to University President Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, University President and SLU SHMC Hospital Administrator Dr. Paul Adlai B. Quitiquit at the newly opened Fr. Theophile Verbist Hall, SLU-SHMC on 08 April 2025.
Accreditors from the Department of Tourism (DOT) were led by Ms. Dessa P. Munar, Tourism Operations Officer I; Ms. Aira Shayne Cacay, Tourism Operations Assistant; and Atty. Mia Jasmin C. Lasa, Senior Tourism Operations Officer. Dr. Quitiquit, Dr. Danilo Flores, Medical Director; and Aldren R. Remon PhD, Head of Patient Experience Office accompanied the accreditors.
As a leading Medical Center for medical tourism and wellness services in the Philippines, SLU SHMC highlights its pivotal role in attracting international patients seeking world-class care and affordable medical treatments combined with the opportunity to experience the Cordillera’s rich cultural heritage and natural wonders.
SHMC collaborates with relevant stakeholders to fully realize the potential of the Philippine healthcare system as a global destination for quality of life, adhering to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17 Partnership for Goals. The prestigious recognition reaffirms SLU-SHMC’s commitment to providing world-class medical services and establishing the Philippines as a premier destination for medical travelers, which is aligned with the SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being. (Article and Photos by SLU SHMC OPE)
