Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) earned three distinguished recognitions at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards on August 27, 2025, at The Manila Hotel, Manila City, underscoring its excellence in communication, innovation, and corporate responsibility.
Members of MakatiMed’s Creative, Communications and Sales Services team accepted the top hospital’s awards at the 21st Philippine Quill ceremony. In photo (from L-R): Micaella Noreen A. Ocampo, Communications and Publicity Officer, Carlos Marcillus G. Funelas, Unit Manager -Communications and Special Projects, Monica Liza Reyes-Dizon, AVP & Department Manager – Creative Services & Communications, Shairah Lyneth M. Nabong, Communications and Special Projects Officer, and Alexandra Ysabelle C. Holgado, Communications and Special Projects Assistant.
The Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, is one of the country’s most prestigious award-giving programs, honoring outstanding communication strategies and initiatives that meet global standards of excellence.
MakatiMed was honored for the launch of its da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System under Communication Skills Division, Special and Experiential Events category. With its ability to deliver more precise procedures, quicker recovery, and minimal scarring, the da Vinci Xi expands the hospital’s capacity to perform complex treatments in fields such as Urology, Hepatobiliary, and Gynecology. The launch highlighted the Hospital’s role in shaping the future of surgery in the Philippines and its dedication to advancing patient care through cutting-edge medical technology.
The hospital’s 2023 Annual Report titled Breakthrough: Recognizing Opportunities and Reinventing Innovations also received recognition under Communication Skills Division, Publications Category. The report captured the resilience and adaptability of the institution amid a changing healthcare landscape, showcasing groundbreaking achievements, patient-centered initiatives, financial performance, and policies that reinforce MakatiMed’s standing as a leader in innovation and excellence.
MakatiMed likewise gained distinction for its Environmental, Social and Governance Program Webinar Series and Sustaining Initiatives under Communication Management Division, Corporate Social Responsibility – Sustainability Communications Category. Designed to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 – Good Health and Well-being and SDG 4 – Quality Education, the webinar series and offline initiatives emphasized that sustainable healthcare is a collective responsibility. By extending its ESG knowledge and practices to stakeholders and its value chain, the hospital continues to drive environmental and social responsibility while advancing better health outcomes.
Through these three prestigious recognitions, MakatiMed once again reaffirmed its leadership in healthcare communications and its unwavering commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation for the benefit of its patients, stakeholders, and the community it serves.
