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The Medical City earns JCI Academic Medical Center status, tops in Certified Clinical Programs

By The Medical City (TMC), Ortigas | October 27, 2025

The Medical City earns JCI Academic Medical Center status, tops in Certified Clinical Programs

At its 58th Anniversary celebration, The Medical City announces it has achieved Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation as an Academic Medical Center and certification for its Primary Stroke Program.

Pasig City, Metro Manila – October 27, 2025 – The Medical City (TMC) strengthens its position as one of the country’s foremost healthcare institutions with its recent accreditation as an Academic Medical Center from the Joint Commission International (JCI). TMC also received JCI certification for its Primary Stroke Program. These milestones make TMC the leading institution recognized for excellence in managing the nation’s top causes of death—stroke and heart attack—through its certified Clinical Care Programs.

In 2024, TMC was re-accredited by the JCI for its hospital program, and this year, the institution was elevated as an Academic Medical Center, a distinction granted to healthcare organizations that integrate world-class clinical care with medical research and education. 

From left to right: Dr. Ruben Kasala, AVP and CEO of TMC Ortigas, Ms. Lilibeth Manlulu, Head of Hospital Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, Dr. Karl Henson, Head of the Department of Advanced Medical Education, Dr. Raul Destura, Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, Mr. Jose Xavier Gonzales, Chairman of the Board, and Dr. Stuart Bennett, President and Group CEO

Its Department of Advanced Medical Education (DEPAMED) and the Clinical and Translational Research Institute (CTRI) are at the forefront of this distinction. DEPAMED anchors TMC’s commitment to continuous learning by managing its residency and fellowship programs, shaping the next generation of physicians and specialists. Meanwhile, CTRI drives innovative and collaborative biomedical and clinical research to bridge discoveries from the laboratory to bedside applications, while ensuring compliance with international standards of ethical and scientific rigor. 

From left to right: Ms. Lilibeth Manlulu, Head of Hospital Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, Dr. Artemio Roxas Jr., Director of Cerebrovascular and Neurocritical Care, Dr. Patrick Yalung, Director of the Stroke Service Program, Dr. Ruben Kasala, AVP and CEO of TMC Ortigas, Mr. Jose Xavier Gonzales, Chairman of the Board, and Dr. Stuart Bennett, President and Group CEO

JCI accreditation for the Primary Stroke Program recognizes TMC’s leadership in delivering comprehensive, time-sensitive stroke care from emergency response and diagnostics to rehabilitation and recovery. Central to this program is the Brain Attack Team, a specialized group consisting of neurologists, a neurology resident, a nurse certified by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, an interventional neurosurgeon, and an interventional neuroradiologist. They respond immediately to suspected stroke cases, ensuring every patient receives rapid, coordinated care within the critical treatment window.

With these new accreditations, TMC affirms its position as the leading hospital in the Philippines, internationally certified for two of the leading causes of mortality in the Philippines—heart attack and stroke. The institution’s Acute Myocardial Infarction Clinical Care Program received its fourth JCI certification in 2024.  

“These recognitions are not just milestones for The Medical City, but for Philippine healthcare,” said Dr. Ruben G. Kasala, EVP and CEO of The Medical City Ortigas. “They represent our vision to integrate education, research, and patient care to continuously raise the standard of what hospitals in our country can deliver.” 

JCI accreditation is regarded globally as the gold standard for hospital performance, granted only to institutions that meet stringent requirements for safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

As The Medical City marks 58 years of service, these recognitions reaffirm its mission to deliver trusted, world-class care to every Filipino. They also reflect the institution’s collective pursuit of excellence, driven by quality, compassion, and innovation across its entire network. 


 

Dr. Stuart Bennett delivers opening remarks during the 58th Annivertsary Celebration of The Medical City


“For me, it’s not just about the certificates; it’s really about investing in quality care and upholding international standards for our patients,” said Dr. Stuart Bennett, President and Group CEO of The Medical City. “That’s why, my aim, at least for the next year or the year after, is to achieve enterprise-wide JCI accreditations,” he continued. 


About The Medical City 

The Medical City is the Philippines’ largest healthcare network operating under a single brand. It is composed of one flagship complex in Ortigas, four provincial hospitals (Clark, Laguna, Iloilo, and Pangasinan), and over 70 primary care clinics nationwide. Annually, it serves over 2 million outpatients and 33,000 inpatients across the system. 

With multiple Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditations, global benchmark certifications, and continued investment in innovation, The Medical City is building a healthcare system not just for today, but for the future of Filipino care. 

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