A few years ago, I developed food allergies after eating pandesal with cheese and hot chocolate. My whole body itched and red splotches appeared on my arms, torso, and legs. Not knowing what to do, I walked (yes) to the hospital (alone, yes--I'm brave like that) at night to have myself checked. I was so scared of ending up dying due to anaphylactic shock (don't be so impressed; I just learned this from House) that I decided I needed to see a doctor, stat!
The staff at the E.R. of Pasay City General Hospital (not to be mistaken as THE PGH) were thankfully very accommodating. They confirmed that I was indeed exhibiting allergy symptoms. I was asked to buy medicine from the pharmacy across the street (they're a public hospital after all, let's be real and not expect too much, haha) and to come back to the E.R. so they can inject it to me. I dutifully complied. After that, I was made to wait for around 30 minutes so they can observe my reaction to the medicine. I became sleepy, which I was told was a usual side effect of antihistamine. After seeing no untoward reaction, they sent me home. I did not need to pay anything else.
I've made several trips to that E.R. since, all for food allergies, and I haven't had any problems with their service. I was attended to fast, even during times when the E.R. was crowded with patients. The staff have also always been cordial. And their facilities are not too shabby either. read more