September 1975 marked the birth of the Davao Doctors College, Inc. then the Davao Doctors Hospital School of Nursing (DDHSN). DDHSN offered a 3-year Basic Course in Nursing leading to Graduate Nurse. The pioneering founders of DDC were: Dr. Augusto Abela, Sr., Dr. Juan Belisario, Jr., Dr. Rodrigo Casiño, Dr. Valeriana Castillo, Dr. Honorio dela Cruz, Dr. Jose Gantioqui, Jr., Dr. Luisito Guanlao, Dr. Honorio S. Hilario, Dr. Benigno Magpantay, Dr. Gerino Pañagan, Dr. Pacita San Vicente, Dr. Crisostomo Serrano, Sr., Dr. Leo Sicat, Dr. Amador Villanueva and Dr. Herminio A. Villano, Sr.