Gov Pineda wants San Luis District Hospital renamed after Luis Taruc
Aug 4, 2017 @ 14:24
Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda is batting for the San Luis District Hospital to be renamed after patriot and Hukbong Bayan Laban (Hukbalahap) leader Luis Taruc.
“I am asking for a resolution from the Municipal Council in concurrence with the Provincial Board to rename the San Luis District Hospital after Tatang Luis Taruc for I idolize him,” Pineda said.
The Pampanga governor has allocated P80 million for the construction of the hospital in its new location.
“I have allocated the budget in order for you to have a new, clean and big hospital in a 10-hectare lot near San Luis-Mexico boundary,” Pineda said.
She also said that she will hire additional doctors and medical staff to accommodate more patients from San Luis and nearby towns.
Pineda added that the old hospital will be converted into a birthing station after the transfer.
