Institutional history
Chronological history of the hospital from its founding as a U.S. Army facility to its current status as a medical center. Select Read more to open the full article for each period.
- 2025800 Bed Capacity through House Bill No. 10258
In 2025, Amai Pakpak Medical Center reached another historic milestone with the passage of House Bill No. 10258, a legislative measure designed to increase the hospital's bed capacity from 400…
- 2020Upgrading of Bed Capacity and Level III Hospital License
In 2020, Amai Pakpak Medical Center achieved one of the most significant milestones in its institutional development. Through Republic Act No. 11103, the hospital's authorized bed capacity was increased to…
- 2018Appointment of Dr. Shalimar Sani-Rakiin as Medical Center Chief
In 2018, Amai Pakpak Medical Center entered a new chapter in its leadership. On August 15, 2018, Dr. Shalimar Sani-Rakiin was formally installed as the new Medical Center Chief, marking…
- 2008U.S. Government Assistance and Construction of the Diagnostic Building
In 2008, two years after the devastating fire, Amai Pakpak Medical Center received substantial international support as part of its recovery and rebuilding efforts. The U.S. Embassy, recognizing the hospital's…
- 2006Fire That Destroyed the Historic Hospital Building
In 2006, Amai Pakpak Medical Center faced one of the most devastating events in its long history. A power overload triggered a fire that rapidly spread throughout the facility, ultimately…
- 1995RA 7943 - Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC)
On March 3, 1995, Amai Pakpak General Hospital marked a major turning point in its institutional history when it was re-nationalized and elevated to the status of a Medical Center.…
- 1992100 Bed Capacity Amai Pakpak General Hospital
On March 2, 1992, a major milestone in the hospital's development was achieved through the enactment of Republic Act No. 7217. This legislation authorized a significant upgrade of the hospital's…
- 1984APGH - Provincial Health Office of Lanao del Sur
In 1984, under the Integration Program of the Department of Health (DOH), Amai Pakpak General Hospital (APGH) underwent another organizational transition. As part of the national government's effort to streamline…
- 1970Amai Pakpak General Hospital (APGH)
In 1970, the hospital underwent a historic and culturally significant change when it was officially renamed Amai Pakpak General Hospital (APGH). The renaming honored Amai Pakpak, known in history by…
- 1940Provincial Hospital
By 1940, the hospital underwent another significant development with the increase of its bed capacity to 75, reflecting the growing healthcare needs of the community. This expansion marked its evolution…
- 191025-Bed Hospital
Following its establishment as part of the American military complex, the facility underwent a significant transformation under the leadership of Captain James Ames, who reorganized the structure into a 25-bed…
- 19031903 - US Army 27th Infantry Cavalry Division
The origins of Amai Pakpak Medical Center trace back to 1903, during the early years of American presence in Mindanao. The United States Army 27th Infantry Cavalry Division, under the…
Milestone
Recent awards, partnerships, certifications and activities. Page 1 of 6.
Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) earned three prestigious awards from the Center for Health Development-Northern Mindanao (CHD-NM) during the Regional Excellence Awarding Ceremony held on October 14, 2026, at Pearlmont Hotel…
Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology - Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BJMP-BARMM) formalized a partnership to strengthen access to medical care and…
Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) and Mindanao State University (MSU) Marawi formally sealed the partnership on October 6, 2026, through the signing of a Memorandum…
Dr. Aliah A. Ali-Ghamdi of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology emerged as the winner of the 2026 Interdepartmental Case Report Contest of Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC), garnering an overall score…
Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) has been officially recognized as a Basic Comprehensive Specialty Center for Trauma Care, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's continuing efforts to strengthen trauma…
On August 14, 2026, Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) reached an important milestone in strengthening trauma care after successfully complying with the Department of Health (DOH) Resource-Stratified Framework for Trauma…
On July 20, 2026, Medical Center Chief Dr. Shalimar Sani-Rakiin and CMPS Dr. Moamar M. Casim, together with PhilHealth BARMM RVP Atty. Dagoroan Macarambon II and AQAS Head Dr. Ruby Minalang, spearheaded the ribbon-cutting ceremony…
A team of assessors from the Center for Health Development (CHD) 10 was warmly welcomed to Amai Pakpak Medical Center for Family Planning Competency-Based Training (FPCBT) Level I Certification in the CQI Office on…
In line with the commitment to strengthen community engagement, Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC), in partnership with the Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC), successfully held its Adopt-a-Community and Outreach…
On April 18, 2026, Medical Center Chief Dr. Shalimar Sani-Rakiin was named one of Asia's Icons of Excellence. She received the Professional Leadership Excellence Award at the Star Iconic Media Grand Honors, held at the DoubleTree…
The Center for Health Development 10 held the Regional Harmonized Awarding, graced by DOH Undersecretary Gregorio T. Murillo, Jr. and CHD 10 Regional Director Dr. Sulpicio Henry Legaspi, Jr. APMC was conferred…
On November 20, 2025, the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA) continues to recognize Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) as one of the forefront health facilities in the country, steadily committed to raising awareness and promoting…