Cagayan hospital taps First Gen for renewable energy supply

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December 15, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — A multi-specialty hospital in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan has partnered with Lopez-led First Gen Corp. to power its operations with renewable energy.

First Gen recently signed a power supply deal with Divine Mercy Wellness and Medical Center (DMWMC) to support the 100-bed facility’s transition to geothermal power.

The supply will come from the Tongonan Geothermal Power Plant in Leyte, operated by First Gen subsidiary Energy Development Corp.

“Our partnership with First Gen reinforces our commitment to environmental stewardship while ensuring the provision of high-quality healthcare,” DMWMC president Godofredo Cruz said.

“By embracing renewable energy, we reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future for the communities we serve,” Cruz added.

DMWMC, part of the Mount Grace Hospitals network under the Unilab Group, offers 24/7 radiology, pathology and laboratory services, as well as other ancillary services.

“Geothermal power provides a clean, reliable and consistent energy source — qualities that are vital for hospitals. We are privileged to support DMWMC as we advance decarbonization efforts and champion environmental and community well-being,” said Carlo Vega, First Gen’s chief customer engagement officer.

The partnership between First Gen and DMWMC was made possible through the government’s green energy option program, which enables consumers with at least 100 kilowatts in average peak demand to procure directly from RE suppliers.

Recently, First Gen inked a supply deal to power Capitol University Medical Center in Cagayan de Oro, making it the first hospital in Mindanao to operate entirely on renewable power.