Pagadian - Utility and Healthcare

Utility and Healthcare

Telecommunications

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and Cruztelco are the two major telecommunications providers. A project under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Pagadian City Telephone Exchange (PACITELEX) serves the far-flung barangays that other telephone companies are not yet able to give service. The three major cellular phone service providers in the country such as Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Digitel/Sun Cellular also serves the city.

Water and power supply

Pagadian City Water District (PCWD) provides the city with potable water supply. Formed in 1976, the PCWD has over 14,000 active service connections and sources its water from deep wells and springs.

Electricity is supplied by the Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (ZAMSURECO I) from the National Power Corporation Hydro-Electric Plant in Iligan City, sourced from the Maria Cristina Falls. About 77.70% or 42 barangays out of 54 total barangays in the entire city area have 24-hr electricity.

Medical Facilities in Pagadian City
Government-owned/operated Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center - is a government-owned tertiary hospital and the largest medical facility in the city which is located at the Provincial Government Complex, Dao, Pagadian City. Its operations began on October 14, 2008, replacing the now defunct Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Hospital.
Privately-owned/operated Pagadian City Medical Center is a two-building tertiary hospital and is currently the largest private medical facility in the city. It is located within the city commercial district. • Pagadian City Community Hospital/Jamelarin Community Hospital • Borbon General Hospital, Inc. • Metro Pagadian Hospital,Inc. • Pagadian City Doctors' Hospital • Pagadian City Medical Hospital • Zamboanga del Sur Health Services Cooperative Hospital

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