Makati Mayor Abigail Binay inaugurated the fully operational Makati Life Medical Center (MLMC), showcasing a public-private partnership model that has the potential to revolutionize healthcare services in the Philippines.
“When we first envisioned 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, and when we refuse to accept that any Filipino deserves less than first-class care,” Binay said.
The MLMC model, recently recognized as the Integrated Healthcare Provider of the Year at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025, serves as a scalable blueprint for cities across the nation.
“Makati is only the beginning. My vision—my absolute commitment—is for every Filipino family, regardless of where they live, to access the same quality healthcare we’ve made possible here,” Binay said.
Since launching its 24/7 Outpatient Department in May 2023, MLMC has recorded over 300,000 patient visits from more than 46,000 unique patients in Makati.
Yellow Card holders receive all MLMC services and medications free of charge. These services 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, including 24-hour emergency care, imaging services, elective and emergency surgical capabilities, and intensive care. The hospital ward has 72 available beds.
MLMC was also the first in the Philippines to acquire an AI-powered digital PET/CT scanner, which enhances cancer detection and supports preventive care by enabling early diagnosis. Other state-of-the-art equipment in the hospital includes digital X-ray machines, 2D Echo-Doppler, ECG, MRI, 3D Mammogram, Stress Test (TMT), and 24-hour Holter monitoring.
“Makati Life demonstrates that with compassion, political will, and thoughtful partnerships, cities can transform healthcare for their citizens,” Binay said.
“Today, we are establishing the standard by which all government healthcare must be measured. We are declaring that excellence in medicine is not just for the privileged few; it is the right of every Filipino citizen. Let the Makati Life Medical Center stand as both an achievement and a challenge. May it inspire local governments, healthcare providers, and citizens throughout our nation to demand and create better healthcare,” she added.
