Mayor Abby Binay leads opening of Makati Life Medical Center
MLMC Chairman Dr. Andrew Prieto (left), Makati City Mayor Abby Binay and MLMC President and CEO Dr. Dennis Sta. Ana.
MANILA, Philippines – Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Thursday led the inauguration of Makati Life Medical Center (MLMC), showcasing an innovative public-private partnership model that will transform how healthcare services are delivered in the Philippines.
“When we first dreamed of Makati Life, we weren’t just planning another hospital. We reimagined what is possible when government purpose meets private sector agility. When compassion meets innovation. When we refuse to accept that any Filipino deserves less than first-class care,” Binay said.
Starting May 8, MLMC will officially open its doors for key hospital services including Emergency Care, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Admissions and Women’s Health.
These, together with its existing ancillary services are also now made available through inpatient care.
In the coming months, Makati Life will open its specialty centers and advanced programs, expanding the hospital’s footprint in subspecialty care and complex case management.
The MLMC model, recently named “Integrated Healthcare Provider of the Year” at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025, provides a scalable blueprint for cities nationwide.
State-of-the-art Operating Room
“Makati is only the beginning. My vision—my absolute commitment—is to see every Filipino family, regardless of where they live, accessing the same quality healthcare we’ve made possible here,” Binay added.
Since launching its 24/7 Outpatient Department in May 2023, Makati Life has seen over 300,000 patient visits from more than 46,000 unique patients in Makati.
Yellow Card holders receive all MLMC services and medicine free of charge.
These include: 24/7 primary care and emergency services; advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT scan, ultrasound); specialized clinics (cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, OB-GYN, geriatrics); same-day laboratory results; preventive care including vaccinations and screenings; maternal and child health services; chronic disease management; minor surgical procedures; rehabilitation therapy; and telemedicine follow-ups.
The hospital now offers expanded inpatient and specialized services like 24-hour emergency care, imaging services, elective and emergency surgical capabilities, and intensive care.
The hospital ward has 72 beds available.
Makati Life was also the first in the Philippines to acquire an AI-powered digital PET/CT scanner.
This scanner provides advanced cancer detection and supports preventive care by enabling early diagnosis.
Other state-of-the-art equipment in the hospital include digital x-ray machines, 2D Echo-doppler, ECG, MRI, 3D Mammogram, Stress Test (TMT), and 24-hour Holter monitoring.
“Makati Life proves that with compassion, political will, and thoughtful partnerships, cities can revolutionize healthcare for their people,” Binay said.
“Today, we are establishing the standard by which all government healthcare must now be measured. We’re declaring that excellence in medicine isn’t for the privileged few—it’s the right of every Filipino citizen,” she added.
“Let Makati Life Medical Center stand as both an achievement and a challenge. Let it inspire local governments, healthcare providers, and citizens throughout our nation to demand and create better.”
