St. Luke's Global City Maternity Package

Having your third child, you'd think would be such a breeze. Don't get me wrong having a child is indeed a very special blessing.  An additional family member makes it more fun and challenging.  Bringing up a child is indeed a full time job and entails a lot of responsibility.  Hat's-off to our parents for taking good care of us.

My wife gave birth to our first 2 kids via a Cesarean section, not by choice but by circumstance.  Thankfully, both deliveries were successful without complications. As the days wind down and We are nearing the delivery of our 3rd child We can't help but feel excited at the same time worried about the cost of a Cesarean Section delivery. Every year the cost of maternity care has gone up dramatically. Our first child was born at Manila Doctor's Hospital on 2006 and We ended up paying about Php 70k+, inclusive of professional fees, less Philhealth of course.  Our 2nd child was born at The Asian Hospital in Alabang last 2010. We ended up paying Php 100+, inclusive of professional fees, less Philhealth. Though they offer a maternity package, our Ob-gyne does not like using the medicines included in the package. Expecting an huge increase in the maternity cost We decided to look around for other options.

Thankfully, there is a package available at St. Luke's Medical Center Global City called the WeCare Medical Package.  For Php 98K you can avail of the package w/ 2-Bed Standard (4 Days).  For Php 94K you can also avail of the package w/ 4-bed Standard (4 Days). The WeCare package includes:

a) Use of the delivery room.
b) Post-operative Care.
c) Room and Board accommodation for four (4 Days).
   * However, please note that newborns are roomed-in with the mother.
d) Post-delivery medicines and medical supplies.
e) Medicines and medical supplies for the baby including vaccines such as:
   * Vitamin K
   * BCG
   * Hepatitis B
   * Eye ointment
f) Ancillary services for the baby such as:
   * Newborn screening
   * Hearing Test
g) Professional Fees:
   * Obstetrician
   * Anaesthesiologist
   * Pediatrician

Note: The above package rate must be paid before expected delivery date and at least thirty six
(36) weeks into the pregnancy.

The equivalent Philhealth amount will be computed and deducted after discharge assuming that
there are no additional items consumed.


St. Luke's Medical Center
Rizal Drive Corner 5th Avenue & 32nd Avenue,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Tel. No.: (632)789-7700
http://www.stlukesmedicalcenter.com.ph/

The Avengers @ SM Muntinlupa

It must have been a long time since We've gone out and seen a movie.  I can't actually remember the last time We've seen movie.  It's very surprising to see that a lot has changed over the years. Besides the cost of seeing a movie, the technology itself and the whole viewing experience has changed dramatically. Gone are the times when 3D Movies were just shown at selected cinemas and getting a ticket was such a hassle.  Now 3D Cinemas and Movies has become the standard for the ultimate viewing experience. As they say now a days, if it ain't in 3D, it ain't worth seeing.

Since it was a holiday yesterday, We got a chance to catch The Avengers on the big screen.  Though We originally wanted to see The Avengers in 3D, there were too many people lining up to see the movie.  To avoid the long lines We've decided to just watch The Avengers in 2D @ SM Muntinlupa.  Though not as glamorous as the more well known malls and cinemas, the Cinemas @ SM Muntinlupa are relatively new and clean.  For Php 140, We got to see The Avengers in action. Though not as stunning as the 3D version, the visual effects were so good that they looked great, even on 2D.  We took the 11 A.M. 1st screening time, to avoid the long lines.  True enough, We were greeted by a mass of people waiting outside to get their turn at seeing the movie.  Had fun with my wife, the story's plot was not too heavy and worth seeing another time in 3D.

It seems that Access Cards are now in use, instead of the conventional ticketing system.  More cost effective and environmentally friendly as the Cinemas can recycle the cards.  One time viewing per entry also applies.

Check out The Avengers movie schedule here...