TACLOBAN CITY — The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) has earned a 5-green star rating, the highest recognition in the 2025 National Green and Safe Health Facilities Recognition, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and climate-resilient healthcare.
EVMC achieved a 96.42% score in the Green Viability Assessment (GVA), surpassing national standards and meeting targets originally set for 2028. Engr. Alberto Canillas, head of the EVMC Materials Management Section, received the award on behalf of the hospital.
The assessment evaluates hospitals across key areas, including governance, energy and water efficiency, sanitation, waste management, and climate resilience. From a 4-Star rating in 2023 to 5-Star in 2025, EVMC has steadily strengthened its environmentally responsible practices.
Hospital officials said the recognition underscores EVMC’s dedication to providing safe, green, and climate-ready services for patients and communities in Eastern Visayas, positioning the hospital as a leader in sustainable healthcare in the Philippines.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
