MAKATI CITY — Makati Medical Center has made Philippine healthcare history after becoming the first hospital in the country to earn a place on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list. For 2026, the Makati-based institution was included among the Top 250 hospitals worldwide, joining 2,500 evaluated hospitals across 32 countries. The ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, considers several measures of hospital performance, including recommendations from medical experts, patient experience surveys, hospital quality indicators, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures. The recognition comes in the first year the Philippines was included in the global evaluation, highlighting the growing presence of Philippine healthcare on the international stage.
Recognition Across Specialized Fields
Beyond its global ranking, MakatiMed also recorded notable results in the Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 rankings. The hospital ranked first in the Philippines for endocrinology and gastroenterology, while placing among the country’s top three for cardiac surgery, cardiology, and pediatrics. These recognitions reflect sustained efforts in clinical standards, patient safety, and the quality of the overall patient experience. For patients seeking complex or specialized treatment, such distinctions can also provide an additional reference when considering where to receive care. For Makati residents, the presence of an internationally recognized hospital within the city offers access to specialized medical services without necessarily having to seek treatment overseas, reducing the practical and financial challenges associated with medical travel.
Strengthening Makati’s Global Identity
The hospital’s international recognition also adds another dimension to Makati’s reputation. Widely known as the country’s financial center, the city is increasingly being associated with high-quality healthcare and other world-class services. Makati Medical Center’s accreditation by the Department of Tourism as a medical tourism destination further supports this position. Through referral partnerships, the hospital attracts international patients from Guam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. With healthcare joining its established strengths in business, commerce, and lifestyle, Makati continues to build an identity as a destination capable of providing specialized services to both local and international communities. For the city, MakatiMed’s recognition represents not only a healthcare milestone but also a contribution to its growing reputation as a regional hub for medical excellence.
