Southern Philippines Medical Center in 16 historical documents
Abstract
An institution’s history is a significant part of its identity. Piecing together a detailed narrative of an institution’s past requires looking for proof from different possible sources and weaving all the information gathered to create a coherent story. Today, as the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) celebrates it 100th year as a health care institution, many versions of its history exist. Despite successfully portraying SPMC’s rich past, these existing accounts slightly vary from one version to another. To contribute to the growing collection of SPMC’s historical elements, we are presenting legislations and official government documents that refer to this century-old hospital in Davao Region. Read more...
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