Makati Life Medical Center (MLMC), the first and largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) hospital project in the Philippines, has opened in the heart of the country’s key business district last week.
“Built on the power of public-private partnership, Makati Life stands as a private institution with a public heart—ready to serve all patient types across all sectors of society,” said Dr. Dennis Sta. Ana, MLMC President and CEO.
“[The launch] the beginning of a shared vision where healthcare is a right, not a privilege,” he added.
A collaboration between the City Government of Makati and Life Nurture Inc., Makati Life is estimated to cost over P10 billion.
Sta. Ana said MLMC is a model of how the private sector’s expertise and innovation, when combined with the public sector’s influence and reach, can dramatically improve health outcomes, expand access, and rebuild trust in the healthcare system.
“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,” said Makati Mayor and senatorial candidate Mar-len Abigail Binay.
“When compassion meets innovation. When we refuse to accept that any Filipino deserves less than first-class care,” she added.
Starting May 8, this next phase of operations activates key hospital services including Emergency Care, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Admissions, 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.
At present, Makati Life’s Outpatient Department serves up to 800 patients daily for consultations and diagnostics across Family Medicine and multiple specialties.
With the launch of inpatient services, the hospital can now accommodate up to 100 patient admissions daily, with infrastructure and personnel ready to scale further.
Beyond clinical excellence, Makati Life champions a flagship Human Experience Program—placing the dignity, emotions, and needs of every patient and healthcare worker at the center of its service model. From digitally streamlined systems to personalized care journeys, every touchpoint is designed for ease, empathy, and empowerment.
In recognition of its integrated, patient-centric approach, Makati Life Medical Center was recently awarded the 2025 “Integrated Healthcare Provider of the Year-Philippines” at the prestigious Healthcare Asia Awards in Kuala Lumpur. This accolade reinforces the hospital’s commitment to continuous innovation and its role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery in the region.
To learn more about Makati Life Medical Center, visit www.makatilife.com or contact marketing@makatilife.com.
