PGH to Hire 1,224 Healthcare Workers in 2025: Boosting Public Hospital Services Nationwide 

By HospitalNews.ph | April 2025

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the country’s leading government-run tertiary care center, is set to significantly expand its workforce this 2025 with the hiring of 1,224 additional healthcare professionals, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

This major move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to address critical gaps in public health services by reinforcing frontline medical personnel and hospital staffing across the country. PGH, as the flagship hospital of the University of the Philippines Manila, will be at the forefront of this initiative.

According to the DBM, this expansion will be carried out in four major tranches throughout the year, beginning as early as Q2 2025. The new hires will include doctors, nurses, midwives, medical technologists, and administrative support staff, ensuring that PGH continues to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care amid increasing patient loads.

“Our healthcare workers are the backbone of our public health system,” said DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman. “This initiative does not only address current gaps but also ensures that our hospitals are resilient and responsive to future public health challenges.”

PGH currently serves over 600,000 patients a year, many of whom are indigent or come from far-flung areas without access to specialized medical care. With this new round of staffing, hospital administrators hope to improve response times, reduce staff burnout, and increase the quality of services in departments such as internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and emergency care.

This effort is part of a broader national commitment to upgrade public hospital capacity, which also includes ongoing hospital modernization projects, expanded training programs for residents and interns, and increased investments in medical technologies.

The hiring campaign is also expected to boost employment in the healthcare sector, which has experienced challenges in recruitment and retention due to international migration and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa lauded the development, saying:

“This is a milestone in our recovery and resilience plan. By strengthening PGH, we strengthen the entire public health system.”

The Department of Health (DOH) is working closely with PGH’s Human Resources and Training offices to ensure that all new personnel are onboarded with adequate orientation and aligned with PGH’s mission of delivering compassionate, expert care.

What This Means for Filipino Patients

For Filipino patients—especially the underserved—this expansion means shorter wait times, better quality care, and broader access to medical specialists. For healthcare workers, it signals renewed national support and investment in the profession.

As PGH continues to stand as a symbol of Filipino medical excellence and public service, this strategic hiring program is a timely reminder of the country’s ongoing commitment to Alagang Pilipino—care that is inclusive, competent, and compassionate.