Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center Guide 2026
Quick Answer: Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center (DJSMMC) in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo is a DOH-retained tertiary hospital, converted from a 100-bed Level 1 hospital to a 300-bed tertiary facility in 2022. Any PhilHealth member admitted to a ward bed pays ₱0 under Zero Balance Billing. DJSMMC runs an Animal Bite Treatment Center alongside general medicine, surgery, OB-Gyn, pediatrics and dental services. Reach the hospital at (033) 3612-004, or the Chief of Hospital's office directly at (033) 3612-009.
About this guide: Legal status and history come from Republic Act 11725 (29 April 2022), sourced from the Supreme Court E-Library. Contact details and services are transcribed from DJSMMC's own site, djsmmc.doh.gov.ph. A Transparency Seal page exists on the site but rendered no fee figures, so this guide does not quote rates. Last checked: August 2026.
Table of Contents
- About Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center
- From a 25-bed hospital to a 300-bed tertiary center
- Services, including an Animal Bite Treatment Center
- Is DJSMMC free?
- What Zero Balance Billing covers
- What's not covered
- How to contact DJSMMC
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
About Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center
DJSMMC was converted into a tertiary hospital by Republic Act 11725, signed 29 April 2022. The law states: "...is hereby converted into a tertiary hospital to be known as the Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center, which shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH)." That makes DJSMMC a DOH-retained facility.
Its governance history is worth noting: after the 1993 devolution, the hospital was managed by the Provincial Government of Iloilo before RA 11725 returned it to DOH control as a tertiary center. Address: Tabucan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo 5007.
From a 25-bed hospital to a 300-bed tertiary center
DJSMMC's growth is a concrete, traceable story: a 25-bed Level 1 hospital in 2006, expanded to 50 beds (Level 1) in 2017, then 100 beds (Level 1) in 2019. Republic Act 11725 Section 2 raised that capacity again, from 100 to 300 beds, as part of the same law that converted the hospital to tertiary status in 2022. Sixteen years took it from a small municipal-level facility to a 300-bed DOH tertiary hospital.
Services, including an Animal Bite Treatment Center
DJSMMC operates a HOPE Clinic, an Animal Bite Treatment Center, and mental health services, alongside core departments in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, OB-Gyn, Pediatrics, Surgery and Dental. If you've been bitten or scratched by an animal and need post-exposure treatment, see our broader guide to animal bite centers in the Philippines for what to expect and where else to go.
Is DJSMMC free?
For inpatients, largely yes. As a DOH-retained hospital, DJSMMC is subject to Zero Balance Billing: any PhilHealth member admitted to a basic or ward bed pays ₱0, regardless of income. There's no means test and no separate application — the deciding factor is which bed type you accept at admission.
DJSMMC's Transparency Seal page (required under Sec. 93 of RA 10155) did not render any fee figures we could verify, so this guide does not quote outpatient rates. For a specific cost estimate, contact the billing office directly.
What Zero Balance Billing covers
ZBB runs on PhilHealth Circular 0003 s.2014 and Circular 2020-0024, under the National Health Insurance Act and the Universal Health Care Act. For a ward patient, it covers:
| What's covered |
|---|
| Room and board in basic/ward accommodation |
| Professional fees of attending physicians |
| Laboratory and diagnostic tests ordered during admission |
| Operating room use |
| Medicines stocked by the hospital's own pharmacy |
The funding comes through MAIFIP, the DOH's Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients program. For the full mechanics, see our Zero Balance Billing guide and PhilHealth hospitalization benefits overview.
What's not covered
- Private and semi-private rooms. Choosing one takes you out of ZBB entirely.
- Outpatient services. We could not verify published rates — confirm with billing directly.
- Elective and amenity services outside the standard covered scope.
- A Malasakit Center. We found no evidence of one on DJSMMC's site, so we're not claiming it has one.
If a balance remains after ZBB, see our guide on what to do if you can't pay a hospital bill or check the PCSO medical assistance program.
How to contact DJSMMC
| Address | Tabucan, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo 5007 |
| Main lines | (033) 3612-004 / (033) 3612-008 / (033) 3612-011 |
| Chief of Hospital | (033) 3612-009 |
| Emergency Room | +63 919-069-2538 |
| omcc@djsmmc.doh.gov.ph | |
| Website | djsmmc.doh.gov.ph |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center free?
For PhilHealth members admitted to a ward bed, yes — Zero Balance Billing applies because DJSMMC is a DOH-retained hospital, so the inpatient bill comes to ₱0 regardless of income. We could not verify outpatient rates, so confirm those with billing directly.
How many beds does DJSMMC have?
300 beds, per Republic Act 11725 Section 2, which raised capacity from 100 in the same 2022 law that converted the hospital to tertiary status. It grew from a 25-bed Level 1 hospital in 2006 through 50 beds in 2017 and 100 beds in 2019 before that conversion.
Does Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center treat animal bites?
Yes. DJSMMC operates an Animal Bite Treatment Center as part of its services. See our animal bite centers guide for what to expect during treatment.
Is Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center a government hospital?
Yes. It's a DOH-retained tertiary hospital, converted by Republic Act 11725 in 2022. Before that, it was managed by the Provincial Government of Iloilo following the 1993 devolution.
What is Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center's phone number?
The main lines are (033) 3612-004, (033) 3612-008, and (033) 3612-011. The Chief of Hospital's office is (033) 3612-009, and the Emergency Room can be reached at +63 919-069-2538.
Does DJSMMC have a Malasakit Center?
We could not verify one. It doesn't appear on the hospital's own site, so we're not claiming it has one.
Conclusion
Don Jose S. Monfort Medical Center is a DOH-retained tertiary hospital in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, with a bed capacity that grew from 25 in 2006 to 300 under its 2022 conversion law. PhilHealth members admitted to a ward bed pay ₱0 under Zero Balance Billing, and the hospital runs a dedicated Animal Bite Treatment Center alongside general medical services. For rates or admission questions, call (033) 3612-004.
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