Better Together: Makati Life Medical Center and iCare Shapes the Future of Accessible Healthcare

Left to right: Lawrence Y. Sibayan, Dr. Ermin Edgardo R. Ona, Josephine C. Aguilar, Dr. Dennis L. Sta. Ana, Geronimo V. Francisco, Dr. Mark Roland F. Malanay, Zarah Jane B. Lanuza

As Makati Life Medical Center continues to open more services and expand its facilities, its partnership with iCare evolves alongside it, grounded in a shared vision of building a healthier Philippines where quality healthcare is more accessible, reliable, and reassuring for Filipino and international patients alike.

The ceremonial contract signing between Makati Life Medical Center and iCare represents more than a formal agreement. It has now evolved into a strengthened alliance aligned with purpose and long-term impact.

Dr. Dennis L. Sta. Ana, President and CEO of Makati Life Medical Center, expressed pride in deepening the partnership with iCare, emphasizing their shared commitment to delivering high-quality care while ensuring that costs remain manageable for patients and families. This alignment reflects Makati Life’s broader mission of transforming healthcare delivery through accessibility and excellence.

From iCare’s side, President and CEO Mr. Geronimo V. Francisco conveyed enthusiasm for the collaboration, recognizing its role in making healthcare more accessible and affordable without compromising standards. The partnership reinforces iCare’s dedication to providing its members with dependable healthcare institutions that prioritize both quality and value.

Further strengthening this commitment, Ms. Josephine C. Aguilar, Chief Marketing Officer of Makati Life, affirmed that patients can expect good service, excellent doctors, and quality care that remains affordable, a promise that defines the hospital’s human-centered approach.

Following the ceremonial signing, iCare representatives toured Makati Life’s key facilities, including the Specialized ICU, Rehabilitation Room, Emergency Room, HMO Concierge, and Inpatient Rooms. The visit highlighted the hospital’s integrated model of care, combining advanced medical technology, modern infrastructure, and a culture guided by integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

As Makati Life Medical Center continues to grow into a leading healthcare institution, its strengthened collaboration with iCare reflects more than operational expansion. It represents a united effort to shape a healthcare landscape where patients feel secure, supported, and confident in the care they receive.

Together, Makati Life and iCare move forward with a common goal, advancing a healthcare system that is inclusive, sustainable, and built around the needs of every life they serve.

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