Private hospitals urged to tap capital markets for funding“The financing needs of the health care sector continue to grow, whether in expanding capacity, upgrading facilities, adopting new technologies, or improving service delivery,” SEC chairperson Francis Lim said. MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is encouraging more private hospitals to tap the capital market for their expansion needs. As of December 2025, a total of 18 private hospitals have registered under SEC HOPES, with a total registered shares value of P19.95 billion and a total issue value of P17.05 billion. With hospitals gaining better access to capital, the SEC aims to address the acute shortage of hospitals in the country. “This is precisely why capital markets must remain open and accessible to all sectors and industries – including health care,” Lim said.
