Ospital ng Maynila Temporarily Closes Outpatient Department Due to Habagat
Ospital ng Maynila announced the temporary closure of its Outpatient Department (OPD) on August 18 due to inclement weather from the southwest monsoon, or habagat, affecting patients.
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