Villar Group turns over PICC quarantine facility

MANILA, Philippines — The Villar Group has turned over to the government a temporary health facility at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Halls.

With the turnover, the facility is now ready to accommodate covoronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 patients.

The PICC quarantine facility has 294 patient cubicles, six nurse stations, and six smart houses outside the Forum building for health workers.

Villar Group chairperson Manuel Villar Jr. turned over the newly-completed facility to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Medical Corps last April 15.

“We are one with the Philippines in its fight against the widespread of COVID-19. Hence, we are delighted to have been able to convert PICC Forum halls to a makeshift hospital and is now ready for use ahead of schedule as this will greatly provide the optimal isolation space needed amid this pandemic,” Villar said.

The Villar Group together with the Department of Public Works and Highways and EEI finished the job three days earlier than the scheduled time working 24/7.

The fully airconditioned health facility at PICC complex will cater to patients with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 and will be managed by The Philippine National Police (PNP) Medical Corps.