Our Story, Our Purpose

A Legacy of Healing in the Highlands

Almora General Hospital (AGH) is a privately owned healthcare institution dedicated to serving the people of Kalinga—especially the indigenous and marginalized communities of the Cordillera highlands. What began in 1998 as a modest 15-bed facility in the city of Tabuk has grown into an 85-bed hospital and the province’s foremost center for modern, compassionate care.

Driven by faith and a deep sense of purpose, AGH was built to bring quality healthcare closer to home—so that families in Kalinga no longer need to travel far to receive the care they deserve. Over the years, the hospital has continuously evolved, expanding its capacity, services, and expertise to meet the growing health needs of the community. Its transition from 15 to 50 beds was completed in December 2011, and preparations are now well underway to achieve its designation as a Secondary Level Hospital under the Department of Health (DOH).

Fully compliant with the DOH Hospital Licensing and Regulatory Board, AGH is equipped with advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and life-support systems, supported by a dedicated team of medical professionals and staff united by one calling—to heal with excellence and compassion.

At its heart, Almora General Hospital stands as more than just a place of treatment. It is a home of hope, where science meets service, and where every patient—rich or poor, from the city or the mountains—is treated with dignity, empathy, and care.

“We built this hospital not just to treat illness, but to bring healing and comfort to every Kalinga heart.”
— Dr. Jaime A. Almora, Founder

Our Motto

“We Care.”

At Almora General Hospital, We Care is more than a phrase—it is our way of life.
It reflects our belief that medicine is not only about healing the body, but also about touching lives with compassion, faith, and excellence.

We care enough to:

  • See clearly and act swiftly, through timely and accurate diagnosis.

  • Bridge distances, by bringing modern medical technology to the people of Kalinga.

  • Serve with humility, ensuring quality care remains accessible to all, regardless of means.

  • Grow continuously, nurturing our people through lifelong learning and shared purpose.

Because at the heart of everything we do—We Care.

Our Ideals

At Almora General Hospital, we believe that quality healthcare begins with precision, advances through innovation, and endures through learning.

  1. Timely and Accurate Diagnosis
    Quality care starts with seeing clearly and acting swiftly. Every patient deserves an accurate diagnosis, delivered with urgency and care.

  2. Science and Technology in Service of Life
    The people of Kalinga deserve access to modern medical innovations. We bridge this gap through advanced diagnostic and life-support technologies.

  3. Excellence Through Continuous Learning
    Professional mastery is sustained by growth. We invest in lifelong learning to keep our team at the forefront of medical practice.

Vision

Almora General Hospital envisions the people of Kalinga enjoying world-class, evidence-based healthcare—accessible, compassionate, and grounded in faith—comparable to that of technologically advanced nations, where modern medicine meets the enduring heart of the Cordilleras.

Mission

Almora General Hospital fulfills its vision by advancing healthcare in Kalinga through the following commitments:

  1. Accessibility to Modern Care
    To make available vitally necessary diagnostic machines and life-support equipment that remain scarce in the region.

  2. Service Integration
    To supplement medical services lacking or deficient in nearby hospitals, reducing the need for distant referrals and ensuring continuity of care within the community.

  3. Quality and Affordability
    To provide patients and physicians with facilities that meet the highest standards of evidence-based medicine—delivered at fair and affordable rates, accessible even to the most underserved.

  4. Trust and Professional Growth
    To strengthen public confidence in medical science by cultivating excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning among our healthcare team.