The Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) will receive 102 additional personnel after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the creation of new positions to boost the hospital’s workforce.

“President Bongbong Marcos’ priority is to improve medical services for our veterans and their dependents. That’s why, along with the reorganization of VMMC, we approved the creation of 102 additional positions to provide the hospital with the necessary workforce,” Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said.

“By providing quality medical service to our veterans, retired military personnel, and their beneficiaries, we are honoring their life of service with dignity and respect,” she added.

The new positions will be distributed across various units within the hospital as part of the second tranche of 204 positions earlier approved by the DBM this year.

Of the 102 posts, 66 will be allocated for newly hired medical and allied health personnel, while 36 will go to administrative and support staff.

VMMC is a 766-bed tertiary hospital mandated to deliver premium medical services to Filipino veterans and retired military personnel. Dependents of these beneficiaries are also covered under the hospital’s comprehensive health care system.

In September 2024, the DBM approved the creation of 204 positions to enhance hospital services and address staffing needs.