Makati Medical Center Partners with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to Expand Student Access to Mental Health Care
In photo (L-R): El Anelio R. Barnachea, RGC, Director of the DLS-CSB Benilde Well-Being Center; Maria Veronica T. Perez, Vice President for Lasallian Mission and Student Life, DLS-CSB; Arlyn L. Songco, MakatiMed Senior Vice President and Division Head, Creative, Communications & Sales Services Division; and Mary Ann B. Lee, Department Manager for Sales Services, during […]
MakatiMed Skin & Laser Hub Advances Non-Surgical Skin Lifting with Ultherapy Prime Launch
In photo: The unveiling of Ultherapy Prime with (L-R): Jose Giovanni E. Dimayuga, MD, Assistant Head, Skin & Laser Hub; Donna Marie Leelin-Sarrosa, MD, Chairperson, Department of Dermatology; Ma. Lourdes Aragon De Veyra, MD, Head, Skin & Laser Hub; Noel L. Rosas, MD, Professional Services Director; Arnold C. Ocampo, CPA, Chief Financial Officer & Interim […]
MakatiMed Inaugurates Aperio GT 180 DX, First in Southeast Asia
In photo (L-R): MakatiMed Service Operations Division Head Mr. Rey J. Lim, Medical Services Director Agripino Beng A. Javier, MD, Interim Co-President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Arnold C. Ocampo, Department of Pathology and Laboratories Chairperson Redante D. Mendoza, MD, guests from Leica Biosystems APAC, and Section of Oncology Chairperson Regina Edusma-Dy, MD […]
Makati Medical Center Ranks Among Best Specialized Hospitals in Asia Pacific
In photo (L-R): Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Noel L. Rosas, MD, Director of Professional Services; Arlyn L. Songco, Vice President and Division Head, Creative, Communications and Sales Services, Saturnino P. Javier, MD, Medical Director and Interim Co-President & CEO; and Ryan Raymond Y. Bautista, MD, MakatiMed WellnessHub Head Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) solidifies its position among […]
MakatiMed Opens Urgent Care Center
In photo (L-R): Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Noel L. Rosas, MD, Director of Professional Services; Arlyn L. Songco, Vice President and Division Head, Creative, Communications and Sales Services, Saturnino P. Javier, MD, Medical Director and Interim Co-President & CEO; and Ryan Raymond Y. Bautista, MD, MakatiMed WellnessHub Head In response to the growing need for accessible […]
Makati Medical Center Launches MakatiMed WellnessHub
In photo (L-R): Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Noel L. Rosas, MD, Director of Professional Services; Arlyn L. Songco, Vice President and Division Head, Creative, Communications and Sales Services, Saturnino P. Javier, MD, Medical Director and Interim Co-President & CEO; and Ryan Raymond Y. Bautista, MD, MakatiMed WellnessHub Head Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) officially inaugurated the MakatiMed […]
Makati Medical Center Named One of the World’s Best Hospitals for 2026
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has earned a place among the Top 250 World’s Best Hospitals for 2026, as ranked by Newsweek in partnership with Statista. MakatiMed is one of only two hospitals from the Philippines to be included in the prestigious global list. The World’s Best Hospitals ranking evaluated more than 2,500 hospitals worldwide across […]
Makati Medical Center wins three Silver Anvil Awards for Excellence in Public Relations
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) earned three Silver Anvil Awards at the 61st Anvil Awards, organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP). With the theme, “The 61st Second: Pushing Past Possibilities”, the award ceremony was held on January 28, 2026, honoring impactful and strategic public relations campaigns across the country. Under the […]
The “D.I.E.T.” Approach: Sustainable Eating Habits for a Healthier You
When Occupational Medicine Specialist Ryan Raymond Y. Bautista, MD recommends you go on a DIET, he is not making a subtle dig at your weight. Rather, it is a suggestion that benefits everybody, regardless of size or shape. For the Head of the Makati Medical Center WellnessHub, DIET is an acronym for four (4) […]
Why Your Emergency Kit Needs More Than Just Tools, Food, and Water
For a country that is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually, the Philippines is urged to be disaster-ready. Filipinos have been repeatedly reminded to prepare an emergency kit or a go bag. Most people usually focus on securing food, water, emergency lights, and energy packs. […]
When Chubby Is Not Cute: Protecting Children from the Risks of Obesity
Next to their lean counterparts, chubby kids get all the attention. From their round and pinchable cheeks to the way their clothes fit snuggly on their pleasantly plump little bodies, chubby children are regarded as “cute,” “cuddly,” and even “healthy.” Doctors like Maria Imelda Belen Vitug-Sales, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist of Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed), […]
When Does Persistent Canker Sores or ‘Singaw’ Require Medical Attention?
Though it typically measures less than a centimeter, a canker sore (known by its medical term as aphthous ulcer and colloquially as singaw) can ruin your entire day. Found on the lips, cheeks, gums, or tongue, these non-contagious small, shallow, and white lesions with a white or red tip and red border are so painful, […]
