BRIEF HISTORY
The Tondo Medical Center (TMC) started its operations in 1971 pursuant to Republic Act No. 6375, dated July 16, 1971. It was created as an independent non-profit public institution whose primary purpose is to give free in-patient and out-patient medical care to as many resident of Tondo districts as well as nearly areas as possible. From 1971 up to 1986, this hospital was under the management of the Hospital Board. Section 22 (Q) of Executive Order 119 passed on January 30, 1987 recognizing the Ministry of Health and its attached agency, Tondo Medical Center created as a government corporation under Republic Act. 6375 is hereby dissolved and all its assets, liabilities, properties and personnel as maybe necessary are hereby transferred to the Tondo Medical Center under the Department of Health for program and Policy Coordination. It presently operates under the supervision and control of the Department of Health (DOH). It has eight departments, all of which are currently accredited with their respective specialty societies except for EENT and Pathology which are still in the process of accreditation.
We are an effective and efficient government health agency that ensures quality and access to health care services, thus rendering this hospital as a true Center of Wellness for our people.
