Metro Pacific Health bags nine awards at Healthcare Asia

Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH) said it secured nine major awards at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 in Singapore.

“With wins across all multiple categories, MVP-led Metro Pacific Health became the Philippines’ most awarded hospital group of the night. These recognitions show how its hospitals work together to give better care and help more Filipinos live healthier lives,” MPH said in a media release.

MPH operates 28 hospitals nationwide, including Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center, Inc., as well as major institutions such as Makati Medical Center, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Davao Doctors Hospital, and Riverside Medical Center.

MPH won Health Promotion Initiative of the Year — Philippines, while Asian Hospital and Medical Center received Marketing Initiative of the Year — Philippines and Technology Innovation of the Year — Philippines.

Cardinal Santos Medical Center received Patient Advocacy Initiative of the Year — Philippines, while Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital won Customer Service Initiative of the Year — Philippines.

Calamba Medical Center was recognized for Infection Control Initiative of the Year — Philippines.

Riverside Medical Center received Workforce Transformation Initiative of the Year — Philippines, while Riverside Bacolod Cancer Care Center earned Health Prevention Awareness Award — Philippines.

Medi Linx Laboratory received Laboratory Initiative of the Year — Philippines.

The Healthcare Asia Awards recognize hospitals that go beyond conventional practices to deliver patient care and contribute to their local communities.

MPH is the healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC).

MPIC has said it plans to expand its hospital portfolio to as many as 50 facilities within five years.

MPIC is one of the key Philippine units of Hong Kong-based First Pacific Co. Ltd., alongside Philex Mining Corp. and PLDT Inc.

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