The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) is witnessing a major milestone in its mission to expand Christ-centered healthcare, as construction officially begins for the AUP Medical Center, a Level 3 hospital that will soon serve communities across Cavite, CALABARZON, and beyond.

Following the Department of Health’s release of the Permit to Construct, AUP formally commenced construction activities on November 16, 2025, marking the beginning of a long-prayed-for vision.

The AUP Board of Trustees reports that site preparation, fencing, grid layout, and full excavation for the emergency and hemodialysis wing are already underway, with foundation works progressing in the coming weeks. This development follows a series of major milestones:

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Last January 2025 with the presence of the AUP administration and graced by the presence of honored guests from Silang LGU; from the Professional Regulations Commission; and the honorable secretary of the Department of Health, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa.

Completion of the Detailed Engineering Design

The Commencement and Completion of the Detailed Engineering Design of the AUP Medical Center, with VVR Engineering Design Services completing the needed plans for building permit and construction purposes. The detailed plans for the Medical Center have been furnished to AUP on October 20.

Coordination with the Municipality of Silang

The visit of AUP technical personnel to the Mayor’s Office of Silang happened after the completion of the detailed plans in order to confirm to the Local Government Unit of Silang that the detailed plans and estimates are now completed and shall be formally filed for a building permit.

The proposed Medical Center will house 102 beds, a 12-station hemodialysis clinic, an ambulatory surgical center, CT Scan and MRI facilities, and more, designed to uplift healthcare access while embodying AUP’s philosophy of whole-person care.

AUP extends its deepest gratitude to partners and donors who have supported this God-led vision. As the project moves forward toward its estimated 4.5-year completion, the University invites more mission-driven individuals and institutions to join hands in building a Medical Center that will not only treat illness but restore hope, dignity, and life in Christ. Together, let us build the AUP Medical Center.