Jakarta, Indonesia — Dr. Ricardo B. Audan, FPSMSG, FPAFP, FPCHA, FPA, Medical Center Chief II of Southern Philippines Medical Center, was honored with the Most Visionary Iconic Professional of the Year Award 2026 at Grand Honors 2026, organized by Star Iconic Media.
The prestigious awarding ceremony was held on 18 April 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Kemayoran Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together distinguished professionals, leaders, and institutions whose work reflects excellence, vision, and meaningful contribution to society.
Dr. Audan’s recognition highlights his leadership in one of the Philippines’ most important public healthcare institutions. Southern Philippines Medical Center, located in Davao City, is widely recognized as the largest government hospital in the Philippines under the Department of Health, with a major role as a referral and reference medical center for Davao Region, Mindanao, and surrounding communities.
As Medical Center Chief II, Dr. Audan has played an important role in guiding SPMC’s continued development as a major public healthcare facility. Public references identify him as the current Medical Center Chief of Southern Philippines Medical Center, with his professional background including family medicine and emergency medicine, as well as years of service in different leadership roles within the institution.
His leadership reflects a strong commitment to healthcare accessibility, institutional advancement, and the improvement of medical services for the people of Southern Philippines. Under his leadership, SPMC has continued to be associated with major healthcare development efforts, including specialized medical training and service expansion initiatives.
In 2025, Olympus announced a partnership with Southern Philippines Medical Center to support the establishment of an endoscopy training center in Southern Mindanao. In the announcement, Dr. Ricardo B. Audan, identified as Medical Center Chief II of SPMC, emphasized that the initiative would help healthcare professionals gain world-class training, improve patient care, and increase the number of skilled endoscopists in the region.
This type of institutional progress strengthens the relevance of Dr. Audan’s recognition as a visionary professional. His work represents the leadership needed to guide a large public medical center in responding to growing healthcare demands, improving clinical capability, and supporting professional development among healthcare workers.
Beyond institutional administration, Dr. Audan’s leadership is closely connected to public service. Southern Philippines Medical Center serves as a critical healthcare facility for many patients across Mindanao, including those from nearby and far-flung areas who rely on the hospital for specialized medical and surgical care.
Through the Most Visionary Iconic Professional of the Year Award 2026, Star Iconic Media acknowledges Dr. Ricardo B. Audan for his dedication to public healthcare leadership, hospital development, and community-centered medical service. His professional journey reflects the qualities of a leader who continues to contribute to stronger, more accessible, and more responsive healthcare delivery.
At Grand Honors 2026, Dr. Audan’s recognition stood as a tribute to visionary leadership in the healthcare sector, honoring his role in advancing public medical service and supporting the broader mission of health development in the Philippines.
