Malasakit Center Near You: The Full 2026 List by Region

Quick Answer: Malasakit Centers operate inside government hospitals nationwide — this directory lists 152 hospitals confirmed on the most recent complete published nationwide list, grouped by region and province so you can check what's near you. A DOH regional office has reported the 166th Malasakit Center in the country (at Kalinga Provincial Hospital), so the real total is higher than this list, though we could not read a matching name-by-name DOH list. Scan the region tables below, or call the nearest government hospital directly to confirm before you travel.

About this list: This directory is compiled from PCSO's official "List of Malasakit Centers Nationwide," last dated 02 November 2022 — the most recent complete, hospital-by-hospital list we could locate and verify. DOH's own live Malasakit Center Directory (doh.gov.ph/mpo/mc-directory) sits behind a bot-protection wall that blocks automated verification as of this writing, and a DOH regional office has since reported the 166th center in the country (Kalinga Provincial Hospital), which is not on this list. Some hospitals below may have closed, moved, or been renamed since 2022, and new centers have very likely opened since — treat this as a verified starting point, not a live feed, and confirm with the hospital before traveling. Last checked: September 2026.

Table of Contents

• How do I find the Malasakit Center nearest me?
• What if the nearest Malasakit Center is far from me?
• Which Malasakit Centers are in Luzon?
• Which Malasakit Centers are in Visayas?
• Which Malasakit Centers are in Mindanao?
• How do I confirm a Malasakit Center is still active before I travel?
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Conclusion

How do I find the Malasakit Center nearest me?

Check the region tables below for the government hospital closest to you, then call ahead to confirm the desk is still active before you travel. Under the Malasakit Centers Act (RA 11463, approved December 3, 2019), every DOH hospital and the Philippine General Hospital must have a Malasakit Center, a one-stop shop where DOH, DSWD, PCSO and PhilHealth representatives work together. LGU-owned, state university and other public hospitals may also host one if they meet DOH standards. So Malasakit Centers exist only inside government hospitals: DOH hospitals, the Philippine General Hospital, and a number of LGU-owned provincial and city hospitals. The fastest way to find yours is to identify which government hospital serves your city or province and check it against this list.

If your city or municipality isn't shown below, look for the nearest provincial hospital, since Malasakit Centers are concentrated at regional medical centers and provincial hospitals rather than at every barangay health station. For what a Malasakit Center actually does once you get there, including the four agency desks and the step-by-step application, see our full Malasakit Center guide. You can also use ClinicFinderPH's search to look up a specific government hospital and confirm its address and contact details.

What if the nearest Malasakit Center is far from me?

You can apply directly at the nearest PCSO branch or DSWD field office instead of traveling to a hospital desk. Each agency gives its own assistance there (PCSO medical assistance and DSWD AICS), while PhilHealth benefits and DOH MAIFIP are processed through your hospital. You can also apply to PCSO online through its Online MAP portal.

Two things are worth checking before you travel to a hospital on this list:

1. Confirm the hospital is government-run. Zero Balance Billing is a program of DOH hospitals, while MAIFIP can also be used at other government hospitals and at private facilities that have an agreement with DOH. See our Zero Balance Billing guide for which hospitals qualify. If your nearest hospital is private, its Malasakit-linked assistance options are more limited; ask its medical social service office about routing you to DSWD or PCSO directly.
2. If your hospital is LGU-owned (a city or provincial hospital rather than a DOH-retained one), its own local government may run a separate assistance program alongside or instead of a Malasakit desk — see our LGU medical assistance guide.

For the DSWD and PCSO application process specifically, see our DSWD AICS guide and PCSO medical assistance guide.

Which Malasakit Centers are in Luzon?

Luzon has the largest share of this list — 86 of the 152 confirmed hospitals, ranging from Metro Manila's specialty centers to provincial hospitals in the Cordilleras and Bicol.

NCR — Metro Manila (31)

CAR — Cordillera Administrative Region (6)

Region I — Ilocos Region (5)

Region II — Cagayan Valley (6)

Region III — Central Luzon (12)

Region IV-A — CALABARZON (12)

Region IV-B — MIMAROPA (7)

Region V — Bicol Region (7)

Which Malasakit Centers are in Visayas?

Visayas has 29 confirmed hospitals on this list, spanning Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas.

Region VI — Western Visayas (9)

Region VII — Central Visayas (10)

Region VIII — Eastern Visayas (10)

Which Malasakit Centers are in Mindanao?

Mindanao has 37 confirmed hospitals on this list, across the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao, SOCCSKSARGEN, CARAGA, and BARMM.

Region IX — Zamboanga Peninsula (8)

Region X — Northern Mindanao (8)

Region XI — Davao Region (5)

Region XII — SOCCSKSARGEN (5)

CARAGA (6)

BARMM (5)

How do I confirm a Malasakit Center is still active before I travel?

Call the hospital's main line and ask for the Malasakit Center or the social services/medical social work office, since this list is dated November 2022 and centers can be renamed, relocated, or added between published updates. A DOH regional office has reported the 166th Malasakit Center in the country (Kalinga Provincial Hospital), which is more than the 152 confirmed here, so new centers have opened that aren't in a name-by-name list we could read.

If you can't reach the hospital directly, ClinicFinderPH's search lets you look up a government hospital by name or location to check its listed contact details, or you can call the PCSO or DSWD field office nearest you and ask which hospitals in your region currently have an active desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Malasakit Centers are there in the Philippines?

This directory confirms 152 hospitals on the most recent complete published nationwide list (PCSO, dated November 2022). A DOH regional office has reported the 166th center, at Kalinga Provincial Hospital, but we could not read a hospital-by-hospital DOH list to verify which centers opened after 2022.

Is there a Malasakit Center in every government hospital?

Not every one. RA 11463 requires a Malasakit Center in every DOH hospital and in PGH, and LGU-owned and other public hospitals may host one if they meet DOH standards. They are not found at every rural health unit or barangay health station. Check the region tables above for the specific hospitals confirmed to have a desk.

Can I use any Malasakit Center, or only the one near my registered address?

The Malasakit Center is tied to the hospital where you're being treated. RA 11463 does not set a home-address rule for the center itself, but the hospital's medical social worker assesses your eligibility, so ask what applies to you. If you're traveling for treatment to a hospital far from home, bring the same documents (valid ID, clinical abstract, hospital bill) you'd bring to your local center.

Is there a Malasakit Center at a private hospital?

No, not on this list. Every hospital confirmed here is a government facility. If you're being treated at a private hospital, ask its medical social service office about routing to DSWD/PCSO directly, since Malasakit Centers themselves operate only inside government hospitals.

My city isn't on this list. What should I do?

Look for the nearest provincial or regional hospital instead, since Malasakit Centers are typically based at larger referral hospitals rather than every municipal facility. If none is nearby, apply directly at the nearest PCSO or DSWD field office, which give their own assistance without a hospital-based desk.

Paano kung malayo sa akin ang Malasakit Center?

Puntahan na lang ang pinakamalapit na PCSO o DSWD field office sa halip na maglakbay papunta sa ospital. Makukuha pa rin doon ang tulong ng bawat ahensya (PCSO medical assistance at DSWD AICS), pero ang PhilHealth at DOH MAIFIP ay dumadaan sa ospital mo. May online application din ang PCSO sa pamamagitan ng Online MAP portal.

Do I need to call ahead before visiting a Malasakit Center?

It's strongly recommended, since this list reflects the most recent published nationwide directory (November 2022) and centers can change. A quick call confirms the desk is still operating, what hours it keeps, and whether it's currently accepting walk-ins before you make the trip.

Conclusion

Use the region tables above to find the government hospital nearest you with a confirmed Malasakit Center, then call ahead before you travel since this list reflects the most recent complete directory we could verify. For the step-by-step application process, required documents, and how much assistance you can actually receive, read our full Malasakit Center guide. If your nearest hospital isn't government-run or doesn't have a Malasakit desk, see our guides to Zero Balance Billing and DSWD AICS assistance for other ways to reduce a hospital bill. And if you need to find and contact a specific government hospital, use ClinicFinderPH's search to check its address, phone number, and details before you go.