GENERAL
From August thru Sept 2009 my mother was hospitalized in Angeles University Hospital in Angeles, St. Luke's Hospital in Manila and then Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok Thailand.  Private rooms ranged from about $60 a day to a little over $100.  But, with nursing services, doctors fees and medications all three facilities averaged $800-1000 a day for a real big difference in quality of care and comfort.
HOSPITALS
ANGELES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (AUF): This is an OK facility for emergency care, but IMO as soon as the patient is stable, consider St. Luke's or leaving the Philippines.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL MEDICAL CENTER:  This is not a hospital we used this time, but one I would recommend over AUF if the patient can handle the extra 30 minute ride.  It is located midway between Angeles and San Fernando at mile marker 78 on Mac Arthur highway. This hospital is poorly lit, a bit dingy and a bit depressing (like the interior of AUF).  But, my experiences with friends hospitalized here are slightly better than those of friends hospitalized in AUF.  In an emergency, I want to be taken here first.
SAINT LUKE'S: Reportedly "the best" hospital in the Philippines.  The current facilities are pretty worn around the edges. I was surprised to see toilets in common areas with no toilet seats in "the best" hospital in the PI.  I asked to get a room with a handicapped bathroom and the answer was "we don't have any."  So I asked to be put on a waiting list for when one became vacant and the girl looked at me and said " WE DON'T HAVE ANY." But, they are transferring to a completely new facility before the end of 2009.  Some of the doctors here were excellent and a few were worthless. 

Overall, this may be a reasonable solution for longer care once they are in the new facility.  POSITIVE: This hospital automatically gave us a senior citizen discount.  NEGATIVES: #1 Upon discharge they gave us a one page paper describing the treatment they provided during 3 weeks. This resulted in significant expenses for many tests that had to be repeated once we arrived in Thailand.   #2 They misdiagnosed my mom's condition after many expensive and painful tests.  Although they made progress in her wound care, they said she had too many blood clots in both legs to treat. The doctors in Thailand failed to find a single blood clot, just restrictions in her arteries & veins.
BANGKOK HOSPITAL:  I switched to Bangkok Hospital earlier this year after recommendations from several friends that live in Bangkok.  I have already had numerous tests and one procedure performed here.  So far I have found the service here to be as good as the best I had many years ago at Bumrungrad.  The quality of patient care is excellent and waiting time for procedures is minimal.  At times the level of English isn't tops, but all doctors, nurses and senior technicians are fluent in English.  Additionally they do have several EXPAT doctors working as coordinators in the international division, something not available in Bumrungrad. These EXPAT coordinators made a significant, positive impact on our stay. I will continue to use Bangkok Hospital instead of returning to Bumrungrad.  Upon discharge this hospital provided detailed packages of treatments, diagnosis, etc.  Additionally they provided CD's with imagery from tests.  If you have any questions about Bangkok Hospital you can contact me at manager@theville.com or go direct to the International Coordinator, Michael Moreton, at  Moreton@bgh.co.th   or  tel  66-084-903-3219.
BUMRUNGRAD:  This was my hospital of choice in Bangkok for almost 15 years.  However, in the last few years the hospital has expanded significantly to handle the increasing patient load, now significantly Muslim.  In turn with the expansion, prices for doctor visits have more than doubled in last 4 years and many services have gone from quick to hours. 
AMBULANCES
AUF:  The first time we transferred my mom from Angles to Manila we used an ambulance from AUF at P 11,580.  The ambulance was set up with the IV hanging over her head so it swung back and forth over her nose at every swerve of the vehicle.  And, when the ambulance neared St. Luke's it did a swerve causing the attendant in back to fall on top of her injured foot!
ONA:  We used a ambulance from Ona the second time we transported my mom from Angeles back to St. Luke's.  This was a fairly new vehicle and the staff was professional.  Price was P5000.
HOME SUPPORT
NURSES: Plenty of nurse graduates available in Angeles that can be hired for P500 for 8-12 hours of home care.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST:  We found a excellent physical therapist for P500 for about 90 minutes per visit.
OTHER
PAL:  Philippine Airlines was pretty supportive on transporting a non-ambulatory patient.  We didn't get asked on either flight for a clearance to fly, but I'd still recommend getting them before going to the airport.

 

FLIGHT INSURANCE:  When I purchased the ticket (from EXPEDIA.COM) I got her flight insurance for about $36.  This insurance has been good about saying they will cover up to $5000 in medical expenses.  Additionally they were ready to medevac my mom from Thailand to Phoenix.  I delayed that because I though she could get better care in Asia for her recovery.  They emailed or called me 2-3 times a week for over one month until it was clear she no longer needed medevac.

 

INSURANCE - MEDICARE  Medicare will not pay $1 for any treatment outside the USA.  Many insurance companies are going to require you to pay the bills and then file for reimbursement when you return to you home country.  Therefore, you should be prepared to pay $800-1000 a day if you require hospitalization while in the Philippines.