Cardinal Santos Medical Center Disrupts Healthcare Status Quo, Challenges Medical ‘Exclusivity’ in the Philippines.
From Left to Right: Dr. Alfred Allen E. Buenafe – Chairman, Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute, Dr. Antonito S. Say – SVP & Chief Medical Officer, Raul C. Pagdanganan – CSMC President & CEO, Rafael Fernando – Managing Director and SVP IdsMED Philippines, Jason Wong – Robotics Regional Director, IDS Medical Systems Inc., Neil […]
Partners in CARE
From Left to Right: Cardinal Santos Medical Center President & CEO, Raul C. Pagdanganan and De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute President, Antonio B. Ramos, MD, FPCS, FPATACSI, MBA Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) and De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding reflecting a shared commitment […]
Cardinal Santos Medical Center and UP Manila, Synergize to Advance Hospital’s Research Infrastructure
From Left to Right: Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, UP Manila; Michael L. Tee, MD, Chancellor, UP Manila; Antonio S. Say, MD, SVP and Chief Medical Officer, CSMC; and Marivic S. Mabuti, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, CSMC Through a Memorandum of Agreement, Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) has […]
Enhancing Expert Hands
Southeast Asia Stroke MasterclassSoutheast Asia Stroke Masterclass As a testament to its earnest commitment to advance the practice of Neurosurgery in the Philippines and across the Southeast Asian region, the Brain and Spine Institute of Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) pioneered the world’s first cadaver-based endovascular masterclass dedicated to immersive training in advanced cerebrovascular disease […]
Protecting Those Who Protect Our Community
CSMC Formalizes Pact to Safeguard Health of Men, Women in Blue Left to right: Dr. Antonio S. Say, CSMC SVP & Chief Medical Officer; Raul C. Pagdanganan, CSMC President & CEO; Police Lieutenant General Bernard M. Banac, Deputy Chief PNP for Administration; and Police Brigadier General Portia B. Manalad, Director, PNP Health Service. Cardinal Santos […]
A Purpose-driven Road
CSMC’s Journey to ACI Diamond-level Accreditation “Leadership pursued accreditation to institutionalize excellence—not simply to obtain recognition, but with the ultimate goal of giving the best care to our patients.“ Such were the words of CSMC AVP & Head of Patient Safety and Quality Management Dr. Rosemarie V. Serrano as she contextualized the hospital’s road towards […]
Cheers from Peers
CSMC Lauded Across Asia for Patient-led Health Educ. Advocacy CSMC contingent present at Healthcare Asia Awards 2026 (left to right): Samantha Faye B. Añano, Quality Control Team Leader; Arlene J. Morales, RN, Nurse Unit Manager (Outpatient & Xavier Clinic); Ofelia E. Hernando, RN, Chief Nursing Officer; and Mikaela Joie L. Pascual, Senior HR Specialist Patient […]
CSMC inaugurates Hernia & Abdominal Wall Center
Pioneering Surgical Innovation, with Purpose. CSMC makes its mark in the Philippine healthcare landscape by unveiling the Hernia and Abdominal Wall Center—the first and only hospital-based hernia center that features advanced surgical training, accredited by leading authorities in surgery across Asia. The new facility provides suitable treatment options such as open and endoscopic surgery, laparoscopic […]
Tour of Luzon 2026 Kicks Off with CSMC Powering a Safe Start
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) proudly takes part as the Official Medical Partner of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026, reinforcing its commitment to promoting health, wellness, and excellence in sports. The event officially commenced on April 28 in Casobe, Calatagan, Batangas, where 91 cyclists from seven local teams and six international squads gathered for […]
CSMC Earns Great Place To Work Certification™
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) proudly celebrates its recognition as a Great Place To Work Certified™ organization—an achievement based entirely on employee feedback, reflecting the culture and experience within the institution. This milestone is made possible by the dedication and passion of its employees, whose commitment fosters a workplace rooted in purpose, compassion, and collaboration. […]
Setting the Benchmark in Hernia Care in the Philippines
Cardinal Santos Medical Center has long delivered advanced hernia care recognized by the Asia Pacific Hernia Society (APHS) and the Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA)—and soon, this expertise takes shape in a dedicated center—the CSMC Hernia and Abdominal Wall Center. At CSMC, we provide the full spectrum of hernia solutions — from open […]
Staying on the Safe Side
CSMC Brings Safety Back to MTPC Tour of Luzon Left to right: MAD Management Inc. CEO Madeleine Sharon G. Guico, SDMI Sports President Danica Khaye Baltazar, Consultant for Disaster Risk Management of CSMC Brig. Gen. Reynaldo C. Torres (Ret.), CSMC-appointed Race Medical Director Dr. Abigail T. Florentino, CSMC SVP & Chief Financial Officer Marivic S. […]
A Pilot, an Attorney and a Malaysian: Lives saved.
The power of O-Arm in the Right hands. It was supposed to be an ordinary day. A Malaysian entrepreneur was on a routine business trip, traveling by air from Rizal to Quezon—just another monthly visit. The skies were clear. Nothing suggested what would come next. Mid-flight, something went wrong. In an instant, routine turned into […]
CSMC Signs Pacts with PhilHealth, PGH to Expand Healthcare Accessibility, Prioritize Timely Assistance
Seated: Dr. Alfred Phillip O. De Dios, VP for Quality Affairs Group of PhilHealth; Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, President and CEO of PhilHealth; Raul C. Pagdanganan, President and CEO of CSMC; Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, Director of PGH; Dr. Rodney B. Dofitas, Chair of the Department of Surgery, PGH; and Dr. Antonio S. Say, VP […]
Pinpoint Safety: The Leksell Gamma Knife Remains the Gold Standard in Stereotactic Radiosurgery of the Brain
Finding out that doctors “found something” in your brain can send anyone and their loved ones into a state of complete panic and distress. Still, with all the advances in medicine today, being diagnosed with a brain tumor or other diseases of the brain doesn’t mean that you should give up on life. Since 1998, […]
Cardinal Santos Enhances Epilepsy Care with an Intraoperative Neuromonitoring System
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) continues to lead in advanced neurosurgical care with its state-of-the-art Epilepsy Surgery Center. As part of this commitment, the center recently introduced a new intraoperative neuromonitoring system in its operating room, a key tool that enhances the precision of epilepsy surgeries. Dr. Karen Mabilangan, a pediatric neurologist/epileptologist and clinical director […]
Cardinal Santos Medical Center Celebrates Historic Golden Milestone
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), one of the country’s premiere healthcare institutions, marked its 50th anniversary on August 15, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a historic gathering of all three living Filipino Cardinals, and some of the country’s leading figures in government, business and entertainment industries. The evening affair at the Smart Araneta […]
PhilHealth Accredits Cardinal Santos for CABG Z-Benefit Package
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) officially awarded Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) as a designated healthcare facility for the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Z-Benefit Package. This gives patients an expanded access to quality and affordable cardiac care for PhilHealth as the hospital becomes the 11th facility in the National Capital Region to offer […]
Nursing Excellence: CSMC’s Inaugural Cardiac Critical Care Training Course
Collaboration, Standard Practice and Compassion for healing; this makes a true Caring Cardinal Nurse. Last October 23 to 24, 2023, Cardinal Santos Medical Center through its Nursing Division, as a celebration of the Nurses Week, conducted a Cardiac Critical Care Training Course held at the CSMC Skills and Simulation Laboratory, the first of its kind, […]
Bigger, Bolder, Better at 49
CSMC Thrives from Tradition of Compassion, Care, Competence The history of humanity has been deeply ingrained in the practice of faith and healing that the twain’s encounter and eventual union has been recorded since many centuries ago —- giving mankind its immense lifelong blessings. Such has been the story of Cardinal Santos Medical Center. History […]
CSMC signs Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Cardinal Santos Medical Center management recently signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Nagkakaisa na mga Manggagawa ng Cardinal Santos Medical Center (Kasangga-CSMC), following amicable negotiations with the employees’ union lasting just one day. “Ramdam po namin ang inyong pagmamalasakit sa mga empleyado (We feel your concern and empathy towards your employees),” said Kasangga-CSMC President […]
World Heart Day CSMC
CSMC Helps to Heal on World Heart Day Cardinal Santos Medical Center is proud to join the world in promoting heart health with the theme “Use Heart, Know Heart.” This year, we’re helping spread the importance of getting more familiar with your own heart. You can only love and protect what you are aware of. […]
HOW Goes to Ilocos to Bring Lab for All
HOW Goes to Ilocos to Bring Lab for All Hospital On Wheels drives north as part of medical caravan. Cardinal Santos Medical Center’s Hospital On Wheels’ helped serve hundreds of patients in Laoag, Ilocos Norte as part of the “Lab for All” Caravan. A team of Caring Cardinal Leaders featuring nurses, medical and radiology technicians […]
Pioneering Organ Donation Training
Breaking Boundaries: Pioneering Organ Donation Training Shaping the Future of Transplantation in the Philippines Overcoming Stigmas and Transforming Lives, One Donor at a Time San Juan City – In a groundbreaking initiative, the Philippine Society for Transplant Surgeons, through its leadership, Dr. Rose Marie O. Rosete-Liquete, organized the first-ever cadaver skills training in multi-organ donor […]
Setting Sights on a Clearer Future
Setting Sights on a Clearer Future Navigating the challenges of Childhood Myopia San Juan City – August is Sight Saving Month and Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is shedding light on childhood myopia which has emerged as a significant public health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines myopia as a refractive error in which […]
Cardinal Santos Celebrates by Giving Back
Cardinal Medical Charities Foundation, Inc. he Cardinal Medical Charities Foundation Inc. (CMCFI) serves as a vital link between resources and benefactors, harnessing the expertise of Cardinal Santos Medical Center. Through this collaboration, the Foundation maximizes access to specialized care for those in need, ensuring that essential medical services reach deserving recipients. Our Mission To secure, […]
Hospital On Wheels (HOW) joins Run for Wellness 2023
August 13, 2023 – Cardinal Santos Medical Center rolled out the 10-wheeler “Hospital on Wheels” at the highly anticipated Run for Wellness 2023 event at UP Diliman. This initiative aimed to provide immediate medical assistance to participants, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the event. The Run for Wellness 2023, gathered health and wellness enthusiasts […]
Cardinal Santos Celebrates Sight Saving Month
Cardinal Santos Celebrates Sight Saving Month In celebration of Sight Saving Month this August, we’re delighted to offer a special 30% discount on select Eye Center procedures from August 1 to 31, 2023!Embrace this opportunity to take care of your vision with our top-notch Eye Center staff! Our promo rates are net of senior citizen, […]
Cardinal Santos opens renovated pharmacy
The ribbon cutting was led by (From L-R) Dr. Ryan Roxas, Head of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Ms. Marivic S. Mabuti, SVP & Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Moserrat S. Velasquez, VP & Head of Ancillary Services and Dr. Ma. Angelina Punzalan-Tirol, Assistant Chief Medical Officer. CSMC celebrates opening and blessing of renovated pharmacy Cardinal […]
Cardinal Santos are finalists at the Hospital Management Asia Awards 2023
Cardinal Santos announced as finalists in Hospital Management Asia Awards 2023 For the second straight year, Cardinal Santos Medical Center has been announced as a finalist in the Hospital Mangement Asia Awards 2023. CSMC has reached the finals as one of the best in the Talent Development category for its Ready, Set, Lead! Program (CSMC […]