On 06 May 2025, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in collaboration with the Medical Device Association of the Philippines (MDAP), the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPi), and the Healthcare Technology Association of the Philippines (HTAP), hosted the German-Philippine Conference on Medical Technology and Digital Health at Shangri-La Makati.
“Digital health and medical technology are powerful enablers for healthcare transformation,” said Charlotte Bandelow, GPCCI Deputy Executive Director. “We are proud to provide a platform where German innovation and Philippine healthcare priorities can meet. We arranged around 50 B2B meetings to initiate concrete cooperation.”
Strengthening Bilateral Healthcare Collaboration
The conference was part of a broader German business mission focused on fostering collaboration in the fields of medical devices, diagnostics, health IT, and digital health innovation. Around 70 stakeholders — including industry leaders, regulatory experts, and public sector representatives — participated in high-level panel discussions, market briefings, and targeted business matchmaking sessions.
The event also featured a keynote address by Dr. Luis Ramon Rodriguez, President of the Medical Device Association of the Philippines, who spoke on the current landscape, emerging opportunities, and strategic pathways for the medical device industry in the country. His presentation highlighted key investment prospects in digital health and AI integration, as well as opportunities in original equipment manufacturing (OEM), assembly, and local production.
Participating companies included 3di GmbH, which specializes in custom-made cranial implants using PEEK, BIOVERIT® II, and titanium. Their patient-specific solutions are based on CT data and ensure fast production, high precision, and digital surgeon collaboration. They also provide realistic practice dummy material for training. The Bavarian Institute for Age- and Dementia-sensitive Architecture (BIfadA) develops inclusive architecture for elderly and cognitively impaired individuals, offering research, consulting, and workshops to enhance healthcare and senior care design. Clinaris GmbH delivers a digital hygiene and maintenance platform for medical devices and hospital rooms, optimizing workflows, compliance, and resource use in real time. fracto GERDES GBR provides scalable digital platforms for MedTech training, e-learning, and compliance, supporting product onboarding, staff certification, and regulatory alignment. INOSOLVE GmbH offers consulting and validation services in GxP, MDR, and quality assurance for MedTech and pharmaceutical firms, including audits, compliance strategies, and staff training. kimetec GmbH manufactures premium breast pumps and tourniquets for clinical and home use, focusing on comfort, durability, and regulatory compliance. Oehm und Rehbein GmbH (OR Technology) supplies portable digital X-ray systems and AI-powered imaging software for hospitals, disaster response, and mobile diagnostics. VISUS Health IT GmbH provides medical data management software, including PACS, healthcare content management, and connectivity solutions tailored to radiology and hospital IT needs.
“We see tremendous potential for German companies to contribute to the Philippine healthcare system, particularly in diagnostics, telehealth, and hospital technology,” said Marie Antoniette Mariano, GPCCI President. “This mission reflects Germany’s commitment to building lasting partnerships in sectors with real impact.”
The event was attended by key representatives from local hospitals, healthcare distributors, government agencies, and technology providers, reinforcing the shared interest in driving healthcare innovation and accessibility.
