13 Feb Better Care and Better Health in Collaboration: iCare Partners with Makati Life Medical Center for Accessible, Sustainably Priced Healthcare

As healthcare continues to change in the Philippines, strong partnerships between trusted organizations are more important than ever. These partnerships help improve patient experience while keeping healthcare costs affordable and sustainable, especially at a time when medical inflation continues to rise. 

This is why iCare HMO, one of the most trusted and best healthcare and insurance providers in the Philippines, has entered into a meaningful partnership with Makati Life Medical Center. Together, the two organizations share one clear vision: to enable more Filipinos, and even international patients, to say yes to better health. 

During the ceremonial contract signing, Dr. Dennis L. Sta. Ana, President and CEO of Makati Life Medical Center, emphasized the shared mission of making healthcare more accessible. 

“We are also advocating to bring down the cost of healthcare. That’s why there is no better group to partner with than Makati Life. I’m proud to say that this mission is in our DNA, to do something innovative and to do something different,” Dr. Sta. Ana said.  

For employers, HR leaders, and top employer brands across industries such as IT-BPM, BPO, FMCG, hospitality, retail, real estate, and professional services, this partnership strengthens the ability to provide quality healthcare benefits without sacrificing sustainability. 

iCare President and CEO, Geronimo V. Francisco, also thanked the Makati Life team and highlighted the shared objective of making healthcare more affordable for both large companies and SMEs. 

“We want healthcare to feel possible again for every Filipino. That is why we are committed to helping more people say yes to better health”, Mr. Francisco said. 

A Happy Coincidence of Shared Values 

One of the most inspiring parts of this partnership is how naturally aligned both organizations are, not just in service, but also in culture. 

It is a happy coincidence that Makati Life’s core values form ICARE: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, making this partnership feel even more aligned. 

 As Makati Life’s Gabriel Del Mundo shared, these values are not just words, but principles they live out every day. 

“These are the values we strive to live out everyday at Makati Life. That’s why this partnership feels less like an expansion and more like an alignment of culture.” 

This shared foundation strengthens the partnership beyond agreements and systems. It reflects a deeper commitment to better care, better service, and better health outcomes for every patient. 

Better Care in the Works with Better Health 

The partnership between iCare HMO and Makati Life Medical Center brings healthcare closer to communities while opening new possibilities for service, innovation, and patient support. 

Makati Life’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Josephine Aguilar, reflected on the hospital’s journey and the importance of this collaboration.  

“It feels good to have you today at Makati Life to tour the hospital facilities to reconnect and to confirm the alliance of iCare and Makati Life in providing exceptional care to every patient, every person, every moment,” she said. 

This partnership supports a new kind of healthcare, one where decisions are guided by data, care is improved through technology, and members are supported by responsive customer service.  

It also reflects iCare’s unique approach, combining Singaporean discipline and efficiency with Filipino tender loving care, ensuring healthcare is delivered with both structure and heart.  

iCare’s Strong Partnerships in Reshaping Healthcare in the Philippines  

As one of the leading HMOs in the Philippines, iCare continues to build a healthcare system that works for individuals, families, SMEs, and large employers.  

iCare stands as the No. 1 HMO in the Philippines in terms of the the number of accredited hospitals and clinics, with a big network of over 2,000 hospitals and clinics and over 50,000 doctors and medical practitioners nationwide. 

This means members can access the care they need anytime, anywhere, whether in major business districts or across the country. 

Through partnerships like this with Makati Life Medical Center, iCare strengthens its promise to deliver affordable, sustainable healthcare solutions for the modern Filipino workforce, helping employers and HR teams protect their people even amid rising healthcare costs.  

Because at the heart of it all is one mission: to enable Filipinos to say yes to better health. 

Photo courtesy of Makati Life Medical Center