Rey BelenVictor R. Potenciano Medical Center (VRPMC) kicked off its 50th-anniversary celebrations with a memorable event titled “The Future from the Beginning.” The event was held on February 19, 2023, at the Greenfield Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
The celebration started at 1 pm with a Health Fair and Free Medical Services for the community, followed by a motorcade and torch run, ceremonial torch lighting, and a thanksgiving mass. The night continued with a program of special greetings, heartfelt video presentations, and live band performances.
VRPMC President Mrs. Virma Vergel de Dios greeted the attendees and expressed her gratitude for the support and loyalty of VRPMC’s friends and family throughout the years. The event also featured a video presentation highlighting VRPMC’s journey over the past 50 years, as well as a congratulatory message from House of Representative of Mandaluyong
Honorable Neptali M. Gonzales II through his representative who read his message onstage.
The keynote address was delivered by Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin Abalos Sr., who congratulated VRPMC for its achievements and recognized its significant contributions to the healthcare industry in the region.
The night was capped off with lively and energetic band performances, including a special appearance by 6cyclemind vocalist Fortunato ‘Tutti’ Caringal, who delighted the crowd with his music.
“The Future from the Beginning” was a night of thanksgiving and giving back to the VRPMC friends and family as well as the Mandaluyong community. VRPMC is proud to celebrate 50 years of service to the community and looks forward to continuing to provide quality medical care for the next 50 years.
“Without knowing it, Dr. Titong, my Lolo, had inked a legacy to what would become known later as Alagang VRP. It is a Filipino family spirit of quality care with hands-on treatment of patients like a father-doctor to his family members. What makes Alagang VRP unique is, it takes its persona from its founder, “Alagang VRP is “Alagang Dr. V.R.P.” fondly said by Veronica Regina Vergel de Dios Garcia, Dr. Victor R. Potenciano, the founding father of Polymedic General Hospital, now VRP Medical Center, was not known for the properties he owned or his father owned, but he was known for the hospital he built. He was driven by his passion for providing quality medical care to the community, and this passion has been carried on by his family for 50 years.
VRP Medical Center, a DOH-certified Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital and first ISO-certified hospital was also once the tallest building and the first landmark in the Mandaluyong area of Highway 54, now EDSA, has become a symbol of excellence in the healthcare industry. The hospital’s commitment to providing quality medical care with a personal touch has earned it the moniker “Alagang VRP.”
Rey Belen
