Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (AFPMC) (V. Luna General Hospital) (Quezon City)

Philippines / Southern Tagalog / Malanday / Quezon City / Victoriano Luna Avenue
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The V. Luna General Hospital, forerunner of the AFP Medical Center was named after Colonel Victoriano Luna, the then Chief of Medical Service and Medical Adviser of the Chief of Staff, as a fitting tribute to his heroism during the battle of Bataan.

History:
In 1937, the hospital was named Philippine Army General Hospital
By virtue of General Order Nr 512 HPA, the Philippine Army General Hospital was named Victoriano Luna General Hospital on 3 September 1946.
V Luna General Hospital was renamed V Luna Medical Center per GO Nr 389, GHQ AFP dated 11 May 1970.
It was redesigned Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (AFPMC) effective 26 Sep 75 by virtue of GO Nr 258, GHQ dtd 09 Oct 75.

Tel: +632 921-1753 ; 426-2701

Weblinks: www.afp.mil.ph/afpmc/history.htm
en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=AFP_Medical_Center
Website: www.afp.mil.ph/afpmc/index.htm
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Coordinates:   14°38'5"N   121°3'7"E
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