The Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City has announced its request for a P2.2 billion budget for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year. The government-run hospital plans to use the funds to expand its specialty services. The proposed expansion includes the construction of new facilities and the acquisition of advanced medical equipment.

The VSMMC, located in Cebu City, serves as a critical healthcare provider in the region. The budget request comes as part of the hospital’s strategy to enhance its capacity to handle complex medical cases. The expansion is expected to improve patient care and support the growing healthcare needs of the local population.

The hospital has been operating for several decades and has played a key role in providing medical services to residents of Cebu City and surrounding areas. The proposed expansion is part of a broader initiative to modernize public healthcare infrastructure in the region. The budget request is currently under review by relevant government authorities.