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(Location map of the Lung Center of the Philippines, center area shaded in pink)
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In was inaugurated on January 23, 1982 as a tertiary level hospital with the view of  <i>"meeting the anticipated health problems of respiratory nature on a national coverage as a coordinated effort of the Ministry of Health, other government agencies and the private sector committed to health"</i>.  Its first President and Director-designate was former Minister of Health and prominent thoracic surgeon, Dr. Enrique M. Garcia.  Unfortunately, Dr. Garcia died in June 1981 before the opening of the center.   
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It may be claimed that the Center had the vision of then first lady, Mrs. Imelda Marcos and a dedicated surgeon who devoted his last few years in making a dream come true. Through the years since it opened in 1982, LCP has been responding resolutely to the challenges of providing effective pulmonary care to patients, posting impressive gains in virtually all services being rendered.
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On May 16, 1998, all the glory and fame that the Lung Center had achieved practically went up in smoke.  A fire  gutted 80% of the hospital building and facilities.  It needed an initial funding of P200 million to initiate the restoration of the hospital under the administration of President Erap Estrada.
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On March 1, 1999, the center reopened providing basic services such as the 24-hour Emergency Room, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, in-patient and out-patient consultation, ECG, central supply, ultra-sound, nursing care and ambulance conduction. It has two operating rooms, and an intensive care unit.
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Presently the Center has a bed capacity of 210. It is in the process of acquiring state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The Center is determined to continue to carry on the legacy of commitment, excellence and top-quality, affordable medical care to thousands of Filipinos.
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Philippine News Agency archives<br/>
History of the Lung center of the Philippes (http://lcp.gov.ph/)
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January 16, 1981: the Lung Center of the Philippines was established