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Makati Medical Center was founded by renowned Filipino doctors and businessmen in 1969.
The story began in the early 1960s when Obstetrician-Gynecologist Constantino P. Manahan, MD, together with surgeon Jose Y. Fores, MD, and cardiologist Mariano M. Alimurung, MD, decided to set up a world-class medical facility in Makati.
At the time, Makati was just beginning to rise as a bustling residential and commercial center. The Ayala conglomerate was still implementing the initial phases of its plan to transform the Manila suburb into the country’s premier business district. The plan required a modern hospital to service the community.
To raise funds for the construction, the founders sought doctors and other professionals who shared their dream. They sent an emissary, Atty. Artemio Delfino, to the United States to scout for more investors.
On May 31, 1969, the Makati Medical Center formally opened its doors to the public. For its founders, it marked the fulfillment of a dream and the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice to provide world-class healthcare for Filipinos.
On May 31, 2019, Makati Medical Center celebrated its golden anniversary. The MakatiMed community commemorated the founding fathers’ priceless contributions to the hospital’s legacy. A coffee table book entitled “Ginintuan” (Golden) was launched to chronicle the institution’s story and legacy throughout its fifty (50) years of serving the Filipino and global community.
