The Medical City’s cardiology program has been ranked first among Philippine hospitals in the Newsweek and Statista Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 list, hospital officials announced Wednesday.

The annual regional study, which evaluates healthcare facilities based on peer recommendations, quality metrics, and patient outcome data, also placed the hospital second in the country for cardiac surgery and retained its standing among the top Philippine institutions for neurosciences.

The recognition comes amid a persistent high prevalence of heart disease and stroke, which remain leading causes of death in the Philippines.

“We want this recognition to reassure patients that they can receive highly specialized and compassionate care here at The Medical City,” said Dr. Ruben G. Kasala, executive vice president and CEO of the institution’s flagship branch in Ortigas.

The hospital network’s pediatric services at its Clark Freeport Zone location in Pampanga province were also recognized among the country’s leading specialized programs.

Dr. Stuart A. Bennett, president and group CEO of The Medical City, said the highest-ranking cardiology program in the country affirms the institution’s goal of ensuring citizens have access to advanced medical care domestically.

To accommodate complex emergency cases, the hospital recently upgraded its emergency department infrastructure, streamlined patient admission systems, and maintained its Joint Commission International certifications for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and primary stroke care.