 The hospital is named after a member of the first Philippine Congress after Philippine independence.Doctor Leticia Formilleza, a provincial medical practitioner (used to be consultant in Romblon Provincial Hospital, Odiongan, Romblon), donated the land for this hospital as well as the Punta Elementary School, Baranggay Hall, Day Care Center, Health Center across the hospital, and the Seventh-Day Adventist Chapel near the vicinity.Modesto Formilleza was from Odiongan.