The Philippine Medical Depot Showroom officially opened on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Manila Doctors Village in Almazan Uno, Las Piñas. Organized in partnership with the Medical Device Association of the Philippines (MDAP) and KARL Group, the open house brought together guests and stakeholders from across the healthcare sector.
The showroom was introduced as a year-round hub for healthcare innovation and a gateway for global medical device companies seeking opportunities in the Philippine market. It aims to help international manufacturers and technology providers showcase their products, connect with local distributors and healthcare institutions, and explore business matching and strategic partnerships.
The program began with guest registration, acknowledgements, the invocation, and the singing of the Philippine national anthem. This was followed by welcome remarks and presentations introducing MDAP and the Philippine Medical Depot showroom, highlighting their roles in supporting collaboration and access to medical technologies with Mr. Emmanuel D. Cortero, Acting Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and Dr. Luis Ramon V. Rodriguez, MDM, Founder and President of Philippine Medical Depot (PMD).
The event also featured a message from Mr. Ric Angeles, Chairman and CEO of Angeles Group of Companies, and the official launch of BENEW CARES, who shared remarks on the importance of supporting the healthcare community. The program highlighted Benew Cares, Benew’s commitment to supporting healthcare exhibitions, conferences, and other events that create opportunities to exchange knowledge, discover innovations, and build connections.
Guests then took part in a guided tour of the showroom, where they learned about the products and solutions on display and engaged with representatives. Networking and refreshments gave attendees time to exchange ideas, build connections, and discuss potential areas of cooperation. The gathering brought together perspectives from across the healthcare community and underscored the value of partnerships in responding to the sector’s evolving needs.
The opening marked a step toward strengthening connections between global healthcare innovators and the Philippine medical community. By providing a space for product discovery, business engagement, and collaboration, the showroom aims to support new opportunities for growth in the local healthcare market.