Our History

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), formerly known as St. Paul’s Hospital of Manila, was originally founded by the Maryknoll Sisters before World War II. It was one of the many structures in the country destroyed by heavy artillery after the war. As part of a rebuilding program, the hospital was granted financial compensation by the US-Philippines War Damage Commission.

Due to economic difficulties brought about by post-war inflation, the Roman Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM), headed by Archbishop Rufino Cardinal Santos, provided financial aid for the reconstruction of the hospital. On August 15, 1974, it began operation and was instituted as the Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital in honor of the first Filipino Cardinal.

The hospital was renamed as Cardinal Santos Medical Center in August 1, 1988 and was entrusted into the hands of the Hospital Managers, Inc. (HMI), a private company which managed the hospital’s business operations for over two decades.

HMI turned over the hospital management to the Colinas Verdes Hospital Managers Corporation (CVHMC) which took over on August 15, 2008 under the leadership of Manuel “Manny” V. Pangilinan.

Under the new management team, CSMC has earned its place as one of the country’s leading hospitals specializing in the fields of Cardiology, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology. and Rehabilitation Medicine. It is also known for its expertise in Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pulmonary Medicine, Nephrology, Urology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

• Cardiology (including advanced Cardiac MRI and cardiovascular interventions)26

• Oncology

• Neurosurgery (including state-of-the-art Epilepsy Surgery Center)24

• Gastroenterology

• Rehabilitation Medicine

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Pulmonary Medicine

• Nephrology

• Urology

• Minimally Invasive Surgery

• General Surgery

CSMC is known for its compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous investment in advanced medical technology. The hospital emphasizes collaboration, standard practice, and compassion, as seen in its specialized training courses and state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic facilities

Our Mission

• To provide expertise in the fields of cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and rehabilitation medicine.
• To be responsible for our patients, physicians, partners, and people.
• To proactively respond to the health needs of the communities we serve.
• To achieve sustainable growth and create value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision

Cardinal Santos Medical Center will be the hospital of choice providing excellent health care and world-class medical training.

• Celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, highlighting its legacy as one of the country’s premiere healthcare institutions

• Recognized for nursing excellence and innovation in cardiac critical care training

• Pioneer in advanced neurosurgical and cardiovascular care in the Philippines