MakatiMed Earns Hall of Fame Distinction for Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) was honored with the Hall of Fame distinction by the Department of Health (DOH) – Metro Manila Center for Health Development Local Health Support Division during the Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative (MBFHFI) Awards 2025, held on August 20, 2025, at Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Binondo, Manila.
The recognition underscores MakatiMed’s unwavering dedication to advancing the goals of the MBFHFI, which promotes breastfeeding, optimal infant feeding practices, and holistic care for mothers and newborns.
Saturnino P. Javier, MD, MakatiMed Interim Co-President & CEO and Medical Director, congratulated the Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Committee led by Anna Lisa A. Lopez-Gabriel, MD (Chair), Patricia Florestine M. Kho (Co-chair), and members Catherine O. Onghanseng, MD, and Anna Lorrain Nora-Gochingco, MD, as well as the Department of Pediatrics, the Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, and the team of hardworking nurses and trainees for their collective dedication that made the recognition possible. He added, “This Hall of Fame recognition is given to healthcare institutions that have demonstrated sustained commitment and exemplary performance in implementing the Mother-Baby Friendly Health Facility initiative.”
By achieving this milestone, MakatiMed reinforces its position as a leader in maternal and infant health. The hospital remains committed to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care that fosters the well-being of families and the community it serves.
