Batanes General Hospital (BGH), the premier and lone health

institution in the northernmost part of the Philippine Archipelago which

traces its roots from two health institutions created by specific laws of
the Republic of the Philippines. Like old Ivatan houses, the Batanes
General Hospital has withstood the tests of scorching heat of the sun
and the extreme whips of gales and typhoons. It has also been
mesmerizing both young and old who wish to savor the gift of quality
health care services.

Despite the complex challenges brought about by the pandemic,

continuous upgrades made in the facilities has greatly contributed in
the uplifting of the health services of the institution. Considering the
province’s geopolitical and geographical location, the accessibility and
cost of transportation,extreme weather condition, travelling to and
back from the mainland to receive medical management is an echt
challenge. That is why BGH is accouter towards the realization of its
vision of becoming a Level 2 Accredited Hospital to be able to provide
a more special care and treatment to the community.

Our progress and accomplishments over the past couple of years have
also been buoyed by public philanthropy. Since 2012, BGH has been a
recipient of various assistance from the Health Facilities Enhancement
Program (HFEP) of the Department of Health. This is an impervious
that even those isolated island can be benefited from the different
supports and initiatives of the National Government such as upgrading
of electrical systems, construction of new buildings, establishment of
oxygen generating plant, provision of access facilities, and
improvement of spaces to address the needs of our stakeholders are
made possible through the concerted efforts and collaboration of the
government and the non-government organization.

The outstanding features of Batanes as a cultural landscape are its

hedgerows and sustainable farming systems, sustainable fishing
practices, cooperative traditions, communal ownership of precious
resources such as pasture and cogonal lands, traditional settlements of
vernacular houses and priceless archaeological sites.

Together, these features depict a native people at their native best in

mastering a harsh environment and fashioning out a dignified,
sustainable existence even in isolation. Thus, BGH prepares itself to be
a hospital tourism hub as evident to the increasing influx of tourists
visiting the Paradise of the North- Batanes.
 Support Services Building

Meditation Kiosk

Diagnostics Building

Ramp Up

Emergency Room Renovation

Electrical System Upgrading Oxygen Generation Plant