Unvieling Brokenshire Medical Center's Legacy
1908: Seeding the Roots of Care
Medical missionaries arrive in Davao, establish a clinic that grows into Davao Mission Hospital.
Dr. Charles & Mrs. Anne Sibley arrived in February 1908, establishing a small clinic near the Davao riverbank. Over time, this clinic evolved into a 36-bed hospital known as the Davao Mission Hospital. This marked a significant milestone in the development of healthcare in the region.
1926: A Guiding Hand - The Brokenshire Era Dawns
Dr. Herbert Brokenshire takes over, leads for 15 years.
1942: A Legacy Honored - Brokenshire Memorial Hospital
World War II had a profound impact on the hospital, as Dr. Brokenshire tragically died as a prisoner of the Japanese. In honor of Dr. Brokenshire's contributions and sacrifice, the Davao Mission Hospital was renamed Brokenshire Memorial Hospital (BMH). This served as a tribute to his legacy and dedication to the well-being of the community.
1954: Expansion and Transformation
The management of Brokenshire Memorial Hospital was transferred to the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). Additionally, a school of nursing was opened within the hospital's premises to train future healthcare professionals.
1964: Fire and Closure
A devastating fire destroyed both the Brokenshire Memorial Hospital and the nursing school. This unfortunate incident forced the hospital to temporarily halt its operations and rebuild its facilities.
1968: Rising from the Ashes - A New Beginning
By 1968, the hospital and school relocated to a new site, enjoying prosperity in the 1970s and early 1980s, notably as the only hospital in Mindanao with a Burn Unit.
1985: Facing Challenges - A Temporary Closure
Financial difficulties forced its closure in 1985, amidst broader hospital closures during the Marcos regime. Finally after seven years of dormancy, the institution reopened in 1992 under the name Brokenshire Integrated Health Ministries, Inc., signaling a new chapter in its history.
2022: Embracing the Future
Joint venture with AppleOne Medical Group.
Meanwhile, AppleOne Properties, Inc. (API), a Cebu-based and homegrown property developer founded by enterprising couple Ray and Venus Manigsaca, established AppleOne Medical Group (AMG) their subsidiary and healthcare arm in 2020.
AMG went into a joint venture partnership with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) where Brokenshire Memorial Hospital (BMH) became the third hospital under its wing. In June 2023, a grand launch was held to present the newly named and rebranded Brokenshire Medical Center (BMC).
