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AFP, private group turn over 3 EQFs to Marikina hospital
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and WTA Architecture+Design Studio have established five new emergency quarantine facilities (EQFs) at Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center (ARMMC) in Marikina City to boost its capacity for COVID-19 patients.
These newly constructed EQFs can house a total of 120 patients, specifically those with mild to no symptoms of the disease.
The project was a collaborative effort funded by the Marikina local government and the United Architects of the Philippines-Manila Chapter, with logistical support from military engineers.
The EQFs are designed to help decongest hospitals, thereby enhancing the healthcare system's ability to manage the pandemic.
This initiative is part of a larger plan by WTA Architecture+Design Studio, in partnership with the military, to build a total of 62 EQFs across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
As of May 3, 56 such facilities have already been completed and distributed, with eight specifically allocated to augment military hospitals.
Lt. Gen. Ramon Ang Lim of the AFP expressed gratitude for the partnership and support, emphasizing its importance in overcoming the health crisis.
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