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Everyone at St. Martin De Porres believes in one Philosophy with earnest and sustained enthusiasm:
Excellence Thru Quality Health Care
St. Martin De Porres Hospital is a medical and health facility that focuses on the universal healthcare needs of the public.
It was founded in Septemtember 15, 1984 by Dr. Modesto and Evelyn Pacquing. After working and training General Surgery in Frankfurt Germany, Dr. Modesto convinced his wife Evelyn to go back home to the Philippines to serve their motherland. With great motivation and determination to exercise their medical talents, resources and energies to the service of their town mates, particularly the sick and afflicted, a hospital was born. The hospital started as a primary hospital facility with only 5-bed capacity. As the hospital consistently grew bigger, it became a mission and vision to develop a health facility that is committed to the outmost physical, emotional and spiritual care of every patient in the local community and neighbouring towns.
In the span of three decades, St. Martin De Porres Hospital continuously renewed its unwavering commitment to meet the changes and challenges in the delivery of health care services. The institution became more indomitable to improve and provide patients advance medical technology and facilities in Candon and the Ilocos region. It aims to provide the necessary training and expedient environment for all individuals involved in the health care delivery system. Our institution is at its prime pose and is making every effort work to continuously grow and meet the health needs of the new tomorrow.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to bring healthcare of paramount standard within the reach of every individual. We are committed to the maintenance of excellence in healthcare delivery and service of our people for the benefit of the people.
OUR VISION
St. Martin de Porres strives to be the finest healthcare provider of the North though the advancement of medical care and excellent quality service for every patient all the time.

The SMPH Value Statement
Our values statement aims to uplift our vision of excellence and mission of growth by providing holistic care to every patient all the time in a patient-centered and family-focused environment as guided by our principles of
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COMPASSION
The very foundation of our existence as an institution is to offer compassion to people especially the sick and suffering. We take care of our clients at our utmost capacity without partiality.
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INTEGRITY
Our values statement aims to uplift our vision of excellence and mission of growth by providing holistic care to every patient all the time in a patient-centered and family-focused environment as guided by our principles of
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RESPECT
SMPH promotes an environment where every person associated to our institution holds the highest degree of respect for his fellowmen at all places all the time. At SMPH, clients can expect treatment with fairness regardless of their color, race, economic status and/or preferences.
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ACCOUNTABILITY
SMPH people are trained and expected to religiously embrace their duties and responsibilities in accordance to standards of profession and laws of the land. The institution inculcates the importance of dependability and uprightness to its employee, therefore, making each and every one accountable for their action and / or their subordinates.
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EMPATHY
People at SMPH are equipped with understanding and consideration on the needs and feelings of others. Everyone at St. Martin de Porres Hospital is expected to consider all stakeholders before making decisions and actions.