The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (abbreviation: OMMC) is a 300-bed non-profit tertiary, general and training hospital in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It is the laboratory hospital of health science students (students of medicine, nursing and physical therapy) enrolled at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, one of the Philippines' most prestigious universities.
As hospital operated and maintained through taxes paid by Manila residents, OMMC has for its primary concern the admission and treatment of patients who are bonafide residents of the city. Furthermore, it is responsible for the provision of an integrated community health program and in the promotion of scientific excellence through research activities.
In 2004, the OMMC Department of Surgery won in the Human Resource and Development category for its Knowledge Management System. The award was presented in ceremonies at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, to the hospital director Dr. Christian Padolina and surgery department head Dr. Reynaldo Joson. It bested 166 projects from 55 hospitals in 11 countries, and it is also the first public hospital to win in the Asian Hospital Management Awards. A year later, the OMMC Department of Surgery was awarded 1st Runner-up in the 2005 Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards for the Best Workplace Practices Category for its Conducive Practice Program for Surgical Residents.
In 2007, the OMMC was the recipient of the prestigious Anvil Awards and received citations in recognition of its Class A medical services and facilities.
Showcasing Metropolitan Manila, Philippines - The National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines.
Quiapo Travel
Quiapo is a district in Manila.
Several buses and jeepneys serve Quiapo from around metro Manila. Read the sides/front of buses for information
A taxi from most parts of Manila will be less than 200PHP to the Quiapo church.
There are great souvenirs under the overpass. Much better selection of wood products, textiles, and souvenirs than you will find elsewhere in Manila. For the freespenders, there is also a Balikbayan shop selling similar goods at an impressive markup.
There is a Big Army Surplus Market that sells items such as uniforms, webbing, bags, camping equipment, knives, batons and much more related articles.
Quiapo Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines. The church is one of the most popular churches in the country. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ which many people believe has miraculous attributes; because of this the church is sometimes referred to as the "Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene". The foundations of the church was built in 1582 and survived the devastation of World War II despite surrounding builings being completely destroyed. The church was painted cream after the original Mexican Baroque edifice was burned down in 1928.
Several buses and jeepneys serve Quiapo from around metro Manila. Read the sides/front of buses for information
A taxi from most parts of Manila will be less than 200PHP to the Quiapo church.
There are great souvenirs under the overpass. Much better selection of wood products, textiles, and souvenirs than you will find elsewhere in Manila. For the freespenders, there is also a Balikbayan shop selling similar goods at an impressive markup.
There is a Big Army Surplus Market that sells items such as uniforms, webbing, bags, camping equipment, knives, batons and much more related articles.
Quiapo Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Quiapo, Manila, in the Philippines. The church is one of the most popular churches in the country. It is home to the Black Nazarene, a much venerated statue of Jesus Christ which many people believe has miraculous attributes; because of this the church is sometimes referred to as the "Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene". The foundations of the church was built in 1582 and survived the devastation of World War II despite surrounding builings being completely destroyed. The church was painted cream after the original Mexican Baroque edifice was burned down in 1928.
Rizal Park Attractions
The park in modern times has become a local spot for families to have picnics on Sundays and holidays and a major tourist attraction of Manila. It has a small man-made lake with a replica of the Philippine archipelago in the middle. The park has recreational value as well, as bands, orchestras and other sorts of entertainment are provided for free in its open-air auditorium, aptly called "Concert at the Park".
Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the Department of Tourism main office, the National Museum of the Filipino People, The National Library of the Philippines, the Orchidarium and Butterfly Pavilion, the Planetarium, the monument of the Philippines's first hero, Lapu-Lapu, a fountain area, a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, a light and sound presentation on the last days of Jose Rizal,a large open stone model of the Philippine islands, and the Quirino Grandstand.
The big flagpole in front of the Rizal monument is Kilometre Zero or km 0. It is the starting point for all measurements in distances in the Philippines. For example, the city of Baguio in the north is about 330 km from the city of Manila; specifically, Rizal Park.
Other attractions of Rizal Park include the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the Department of Tourism main office, the National Museum of the Filipino People, The National Library of the Philippines, the Orchidarium and Butterfly Pavilion, the Planetarium, the monument of the Philippines's first hero, Lapu-Lapu, a fountain area, a children's lagoon, a chess plaza, a light and sound presentation on the last days of Jose Rizal,a large open stone model of the Philippine islands, and the Quirino Grandstand.
The big flagpole in front of the Rizal monument is Kilometre Zero or km 0. It is the starting point for all measurements in distances in the Philippines. For example, the city of Baguio in the north is about 330 km from the city of Manila; specifically, Rizal Park.
Philippine National Police
The Philippine National Police (PNP) (Filipino: Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas) is the national police force of the Republic of the Philippines. It is both a national and a local police force in that it provides all law enforcement services throughout the Philippines. The Philippine National Police, which was a result of a merger of the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police, was activated on January 29, 1991. Its National Headquarters are based at Camp Crame, Quezon City, in the National Capital Region.
On 3 April 1992, fifteen months into its reconstitution, the PNP began sending its international peacekeeping and humanitarian contingent to conflict areas around the world.
On 3 April 1992, fifteen months into its reconstitution, the PNP began sending its international peacekeeping and humanitarian contingent to conflict areas around the world.
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