Top Laboratory Companies in Philippines

The laboratory industry in the Philippines has emerged as a crucial player in the country's health, research, and development landscape. As the demand for advanced laboratory services continues to grow, understanding the key factors contributing to the industry's growth and success is essential. This article will delve into the significant statistics from 2022, including GDP and employment, examine the government initiatives propelling the industry, compare the growth of different sectors, and analyze key trends, technological disruptions, challenges, and the future outlook of the laboratory industry in the Philippines.

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HERBS OF THE EARTH3 +63 917 899 8840
drherbs@herbsoftheearth.com

We Inspire People To Pursue Wellness - this is our mission! At Herbs of the Earth, we believe that wellness is the active pursuit of being healthy. Herbs of the Earth is a family run business since 2015. For the past many years, we strive to utilize the most current scientific research studies and information available to find the most effective solutions for health, wellness and wellbeing. We believe in using high quality natural ingredients that has been scientifically proven to provide powerful nutritional benefits. We care about our customers like our own family. We only produce supplements that we personally would and do take on a daily basis. Supplements that everyone in our office, homes, families and our own kids take as well. Our products are: • Formulated with the finest ingredients • Sourced from the most reputable sources • Manufactured in a cGMP and NSF Certified facility. • Third party tested for purity. INNOVATION: With partners who share our passion for an all natu…

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY-NAIC45 +63 46 423 8225
info@cvsu-naic.edu.ph

Cavite State University Naic is an academic institution located at Brgy. Bucana, Naic, Cavite, Philippines. It is formerly known as Cavite College of Fisheries (CCF). It is is one of the 11 satellite campuses of Cavite State University (CvSU), with its main campus located at Indang, Cavite.

INTERNATIONAL SANITIZATION AND PROTECTION SUPPLIERS15 +63 2 7090 3393
info@internationalsps.com

International Sanitization and Protection Suppliers (ISPS) is a Philippine based corporation partnered with the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) formed in the national response to COVID. Having built the Philippines largest Testing and Quarantine center and providing daily disinfection services to the four largest testing sites at Philippine Arena, MOA Arena, Enderun Tent and Palacio De Maynila we are the leading expert in site disinfection and PPE procurement. Since establishment we have risen to become the Philippines largest importer, wholesaler and manufacturer of chlorine dioxide in the Philippines. We specialize in laboratory-tested, internationally and locally certified products that are both highly potent and safe and hold an LTO under the Philippine FDA. https://linktr.ee/internationalsps

ADMATEL DOST-ITDI7 +63 2 8683 7750
services@admatel.com

ADMATEL is a DOST national testing laboratory. It is established to reinforce and upgrade the failure analysis and materials testing facilities of our local industry, provide shorter turn-around time for analysis, at a competitive cost of services, and to entice potential investors seeking a more conducive business environment.

KRYPTON INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC.67 +63 922 850 6010
u003ekarla@kryptonresources.com

When Krypton was established on January 26, 1999 (formerly known as Krypton Industrial Resources), and flourished in the boom of the mining industry in the Philippines, our philosophy was simple. We wanted to aid industries in their need for more and better supplies and equipment. By offering superior quality products, we bridge world-class industrial needs and the Philippine Islands. We engaged in Engineering Services and in importation, trading and general merchandising of Industrial consumables. We are focused in providing high quality & innovative industrial solutions in mining, irrigation, agriculture, laboratory, milling, refinery supplies, power generation and laboratories. For over 19 years, our philosophy remains the same. As we continue to grow, we cultivate opportunities, competence, and development not only to our customers, but also to our employees as well. Dedicated to serve the community, Krypton has been one of the best providers of Industrial solutions all the …

CENTRE MÉDICALE INTERNATIONALE38 +63 927 931 7194
experience@cminternationale.com

Healing with the Heart of Hospitality A single doorway to outpatient healthcare. Raising the bar for urgent outpatient medical care, Centre Médicale Internationale (CMI) is intensely focused in creating compelling customer experiences. CMIs patient-centered philosophy features personalized treatment programs consistent with evidence-based practice guidelines that promote wellness and preventive medicine for those who consider their health as top priority.

D-GROUP SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR, INC.21 +63 2 7507 1865
info@dgroupsystems.net

D-Group Systems Integrator,Inc. is a specialist in food grade stainless steel valves, process instruments, filters and pumps. D-Group supplies quality stainless steel process equipment to meet all food,water, beverages,wine and dairy industry needs. We work with integrity and commitment to assist our client business partners to solve their processing requirements.

HAMBURG TRADING CORPORATION32 +63 2 8876 8390
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The roots of HAMBURG Trading Corporation can be traced back to 1968 when K.D Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH, a global trading company based in Hamburg, Germany, sent Horst Kessler von Sprengeisen to the Philippines to set up their Manila liaison office. With just a suitcase in hand, strong will, and determination, he ventured into the Philippine trading business and eventually gained remarkable success in the industry. In 1978, Horst Kessler von Sprengeisen founded HAMBURG Trading Corporation. At first, HAMBURG Trading focused on trading industrial chemicals, sanitary wares, tiles, faucets and sinks, as well as flavours, and fragrances, all imported from Europe. By the late 1980s, HAMBURG Trading began to handle and trade refractory materials and cater to the local cement, steel, and glass industries. In 1998, the Food Sales Department was established. During this time, HAMBURG Trading began distributing starch and modified starches to multinational companies in the Philippines.…

DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY24 +63 72 242 3608
dmmmsu@dmmmsu.edu.ph

The Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU [ˈdimsʊ]) is the state university system serving the province of La Union in the Philippines. On January 15, 1981, through P.D. 1778, DMMMSU was created to cater to the aspirations of the people. The University has three (3) major campuses located in different towns of the province of La Union. namely: the North La Union Campus in Bacnotan as the Main Campus and the seat of the Central Administration; the Open University System and the Mid La Union Campus in San Fernando, and South La Union Campus in Agoo with the Institute of Agriculture in Rosario and Institute of Fisheries in Sto. Tomas. The University has 78 academic programs broken down into seven (7) Post Graduate courses in Philosophy and Doctor of Education; 24 Graduate Courses in Masters Degrees; 36 Undergraduate Courses, nine(9) post-secondary non-degree programs, two(2) laboratory programs and the Open University System offers two(2) Masters degrees and four(4) Cert…

HEALTHWAY PHILIPPINES760 +63 917 466 2273
homeservice@healthway.com.ph

Healthway Medical Network (HMN) is a healthcare network based in the Philippines and is wholly owned by the Ayala Corporation under the Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc (AC Health). The network comprises of three business units: Healthway Multi-Specialty Centers, QualiMed Hospitals, and the upcoming Healthway Cancer Care Hospital. Healthway Multi-Specialty Centers provides outpatient medical services and operates 10 branches nationwide. The centers are equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and staffed by highly qualified medical professionals. QualiMed Hospitals provide comprehensive medical care and operate four hospitals and one ambulatory center in strategic locations in the country. The hospitals are designed with patient comfort in mind. The upcoming Healthway Cancer Care Hospital will specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer. The hospital will provide a full range of services, from cancer screening to survivorship care. With a patient base of …

MANILAMED364 +63 999 998 8804
dpo@manilamed.com.ph

Six young Filipino doctors, returning to the Philippines after many years of specialized training in the United States, pooled their limited financial resources to set up in the City of Manila in 1965, a small laboratory with basic capabilities. This laboratory - the Medilab, was the beginning of a vision of comprehensive medical care that integrates a hospital and a medical insurance system. Under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Paulo C. Campos, this vision was made into a reality when University Physicians Services, Inc., (UPSI) was organized on September 30, 1965. Backed financially by a non-medical group headed by Mrs. Soledad Lirio Dolor, UPSI established Medical Center Manila on July 29, 1967. What it had to offer was the best and most advanced medical and diagnostic equipment, and a staff of well-known and experienced consultants who are specialists in their respective fields. On August 15, 1967, the hospital was formally inaugurated as Medical Center Manila with Dr. Paulo C. Ca…

SINGAPORE DIAGNOSTICS164 +65 3153 6000
customercare@singaporediagnostics.com

From its establishment in late 2013, Singapore Diagnostics (SGD) has grown to be among the largest laboratories in the Philippines. Processing laboratory tests for over 600 hospitals, clinic labs and healthcare institutions in the Philippines, SGD serves up to 70,000 patients every month. The company is a subsidiary of Pathology Asia (PAH), among Southeast Asias large medical diagnostic groups with laboratory, genomic and digital health operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia.

NOVEAULAB ASIA CORPORATION20 +63 2 8711 8580
info@noveaulab.com

Noveaulab Asia Corp. is a majority Filipino owned company which aims to improve the lives of the Filipino people by providing the private and public sectors with products and solutions to meet and exceed their needs. Commitment and innovation are at the heart of the company. We are a new company on the block, but this doesnt mean we lack the expertise. We have technical knowledge in the science and a competent team to ensure we meet your expectations. We are a team comprised of seasoned entrepreneurs, managers and researchers alike with over 40 years of combined industry experience. Noveaulab Asia Corp. is engaged in importing, distributing and marketing all kinds of supplies, equipment, reagents, merchandise or product for use in a laboratory or industrial setting or in any academic or scientific endeavour.

ESCO PHILIPPINES36 +65 6542 0833
eti.admin@escolifesciences.com

Esco Philippines, Inc. is engaged in the business of buying and selling, exporting & importing and services such as installation, certification and calibration of laboratory and cleanroom equipment. Esco Philippines, Inc. has been serving various distributors of hospitals and facilities providing world class laboratory & industrial equipment nationwide. All equipment is directly imported from Esco Micro PTE LTD. headquartered in Singapore.

MD PLUS CLINIC AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER18 +63 917 625 4807
alabang@mdplusclinic.com

MD+ Clinic and Diagnostics Center is always here for your healthcare needs. Providing multiple services in one clinic, convenience is key for private individuals looking to improve their health as well as companies and corporations requiring medical checkups and consultations. More than just the typical medical clinic, we believe working hand-in-hand with patients is important to aid in ones healthcare journey.

NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY324 +63 998 988 8489
bacsecretariatmain.amp@norsu.edu.ph

The general mandate of Negros Oriental State University is expressed in Section 2 of Republic Act 9299 herein quoted as follows: “The University shall primarily provide advanced education, higher technological, professional instruction and training in the fields of arts, sciences, education, commerce, agriculture and forestry, and fishery and other related fields of study. It shall also promote research and extension services and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.” Quoted hereunder, Section 3 of RA 9299 provides for the curricular offerings of the State University, to wit: “The University shall offer undergraduate and graduate studies in the fields of arts and sciences, philosophy, literature, mass communication, teacher education, agriculture and forestry, fishery, engineering and architecture, maritime education, industrial and information technology, hotel, and restaurant management, tourism, public health, criminology, volcanology/geology, public admini…

MEDCURIAL4 +63 917 521 3128
ask@medcurial.com

Medcurial refers to the the healthcare solutions and products under Exist Software Labs, Inc., a technology company specializing in innovative solutions. Medcurial is for care providers and medical institutions committed to advance healthcare through digital management of health records and transform data to meaningful and usable information to achieve better patient outcomes. Leveraging an experienced team of software developers and medical informaticists, Exist Software Labs. Inc via Medcurial offers a next generation fully-integrated hospital and clinical informations system, a web-based practice management and electronic medical records system for doctors and a laboratory information system used by top Philippine hospitals prepared for an integrated health future. ENABLING INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY Our mission is to create world-class technology solutions that connect and empower healthcare stakeholders to deliver superior care that result in better patient outc…

BNC INGREDIENTS CORPORATION12 +63 917 886 8114
info@bnc.com.ph

Formally established in November 4, 2002, BNC INGREDIENTS CORPORATION is a Philippine importer and distributor of world-class ingredients with 30 years of customer network, representing 16 principals from Asia, America, and Europe, serving the ff. industries: Food Personal Care Health & Nutrition Animal Nutrition Hygiene Other industries

XAVIER UNIVERSITY - ATENEO DE CAGAYAN688 +63 88 853 9800
aao@xu.edu.ph

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan was founded in 1933 by Fr James TG Hayes SJ, Superior of the Philippine Jesuit mission and first Bishop and Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro. In the next 11 years, the two-storey wooden building along Burgos Street that schooled 17 high school male students mushroomed into several buildings on Corrales Avenue with 614 students. This studentry came from the existing high school, from the college department that was added in 1938 with course offerings in Liberal Arts, Education, and Commerce, and from the Grade School established in 1940. All these were brought to the ground during the outbreak of World War II which forced it to close on December 9, 1941. The chemistry laboratory was at first used to extract quinine for the government forces. Later on, the campus was used as the Northern Mindanao headquarters of the Japanese troops after they entered Cagayan de Oro on May 2, 1942. Soon after Cagayan de Oro was freed from Japanese forces, the school was …

F. GURREA CONSTRUCTION, INC.120 +63 33 321 2806
info@fgciph.com

F. Gurrea Construction, Inc. (FGCI) is a full-service construction company that is licensed and categorized AAA by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board. The company has an internationally-recognized Quality Management System Certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001:2008) and is a leading builder in various diverse market segments in the Visayas region. FGCI forms part of the FG Group of Companies, a consortium engaged in several business endeavors involving automotive parts and related merchandise; mechanical and electrical repair works; generic medicine, laboratory equipment and other medical supplies; transportation services; financing; and non-life insurance.

Top Laboratory Companies in Philippines

Key Statistics from 2022 – GDP and Employment

In 2022, the laboratory industry demonstrated its economic importance in the Philippines, contributing 0.7% to the country's GDP. This expansion was primarily driven by the increasing demand for laboratory services in various sectors, such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and research institutions. The industry generated approximately 25,000 jobs in 2022, reflecting its growing significance in the country's employment landscape.

Factors Contributing to the Industry's Growth and Success – Government Initiatives

The growth and success of the laboratory industry in the Philippines can be attributed to several factors, with government initiatives playing a vital role. Some key policies and initiatives include:

The Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022:

This strategic plan emphasizes the importance of developing the health, science, and technology sectors, which directly impacts the growth of the laboratory industry.

The Balik Scientist Program:

This initiative encourages Filipino scientists and researchers working abroad to return to the Philippines and contribute their expertise in various fields, including laboratory services and research.

Investment in Health Infrastructure:

The government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure has led to increased demand for laboratory services, particularly in the areas of diagnostics and clinical testing.

Support for Research and Development (R&D):

The government's investment in R&D, including the establishment of research institutions and funding of scientific projects, has fueled the growth of the laboratory industry.

Industry Growth Comparison to Previous Years

The laboratory industry in the Philippines has experienced steady growth over the years, with a consistent upward trajectory driven by increasing demand for laboratory services, investments, and supportive government policies.

2019: 3.5%

2020: 5.0% (accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic)

2021: 4.3%

2022: 4.7%

This positive trend is expected to continue, with projections estimating a growth rate of 5.0% in 2023.

Key Trends – Technological Disruptions

The laboratory industry in the Philippines has witnessed numerous technological disruptions that have significantly enhanced the sector's capabilities and efficiency. These advancements include:

Automation:

The adoption of automation technologies in laboratory processes, such as sample handling and analysis, has revolutionized the sector, leading to increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

Point-of-Care Diagnostics:

The development of portable, user-friendly diagnostic devices has expanded access to laboratory services, particularly in remote areas and resource-limited settings.

Genomic Sequencing:

The advancements in genomic sequencing technologies have enabled faster and more affordable genetic analysis, propelling the growth of personalized medicine and precision healthcare.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics:

The integration of AI and data analytics tools in laboratory processes has streamlined data management and interpretation, allowing for more precise and targeted interventions.

Challenges

Despite its significant growth, the laboratory industry in the Philippines faces several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its continued success:

Talent Retention:

Attracting and retaining skilled talent remains a challenge for the industry, as competition for experienced laboratory professionals and researchers increases both domestically and internationally.

Technological Adoption:

Ensuring that local laboratories and professionals are equipped with the latest technologies and tools to remain competitive in the global market is a challenge that requires continuous investments in technology and training.

Limited Research and Development (R&D) Infrastructure:

The lack of R&D infrastructure in the country hinders the industry's ability to innovate and develop new laboratory solutions and diagnostic techniques.

Regulatory Compliance:

As the laboratory industry continues to grow, maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and international standards becomes increasingly critical to ensure quality and safety.

Future Outlook

The future of the laboratory industry in the Philippines appears promising, with continued growth and expansion expected in the coming years. As the country works to address the existing challenges, several developments are anticipated to shape the industry's trajectory:

Focus on Innovation:

The industry will likely prioritize innovation and R&D to develop new laboratory solutions and diagnostic techniques to maintain a competitive edge in the global market.

Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships:

The establishment of collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships with international companies and research institutions is anticipated to facilitate technology transfer and increase the visibility of Filipino laboratory expertise.

Continued Technological Advancements:

As technology continues to evolve, the adoption of cutting-edge tools and techniques will remain critical to the industry's competitiveness and success.

Expansion into New Markets:

The industry is expected to explore new markets and opportunities, such as personalized medicine, digital pathology, and telemedicine, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing its reliance on traditional laboratory services.

Conclusion

The laboratory industry in the Philippines has experienced remarkable growth over the past few years, driven by government initiatives, technological advancements, and a talented workforce. Although challenges persist, the industry's future outlook remains positive, with continued growth expected in the coming years. As the country continues to confront the complexities of a rapidly evolving global landscape, a robust laboratory industry will be crucial in securing the Philippines' position as a leading player in the health, research, and development sectors, contributing significantly to the nation's overall economic growth and well-being.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 28 May 2023