Shown in photo with the recognition plaque during the awarding rites at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City are: Dr. Gerry Bayugo, Asst. Secretary of Health, Dr. Enrique Ona, Secretary of Health and Dr. Donna de Padua, an Emergency Department Officer and representative of MakatiMed who led the first MakatiMed medical response team
The Philippines’ premier hospital, Makati Medical Center, was recently conferred a tribute by the Department of Health for the medical and financial assistance it extended to the victims and survivors of Typhoon Yolanda during the “Awarding of the Unsung Heroes: TY Yolanda”.
In the aftermath of the storm, MakatiMed tasked its Medical Response Team to join other local, national, and foreign institutions and organizations in providing rescue and medical assistance to those affected by one of the strongest storms recorded in history. The hospital, led by President & CEO Rosalie R. Montenegro, also raised nearly P10M, in cash with the help of its employees, Medical Staff Association (MSA), the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation (PDRF) and other partners and donors.
Asst. Secretary of Health Dr. Gerry Bayugo opened the awarding ceremonies, with Undersecretary of Health Dr. Teodoro Herbosa providing an inspirational message. Secretary of Health Dr. Enrique Ona led the awarding of plaques to the recognized institutions.
“We are humbled and honored by this award from the Department of Health. This recognition only drives us to continuously provide excellent health service with a heart, especially to those most in need,” says MakatiMed President Rosalie R. Montenegro.