Last August 27-28, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (PSE: MPI) mWell, the
Philippines’ fastest-growing health app, made history by gathering hundreds of doctors,
medical specialists, and mental health experts to give free online consultation and
sound medical advice to patients and health-conscious Filipinos from all over the
country.
National mWellness Day, mounted for the 2 nd time since its inception in 2021, has
achieved a milestone in its mission to bring quality healthcare to more Filipinos
nationwide in the new normal by providing free online consultation to hundreds of
patients from all over the country through the mWell PH app.
The two-day advocacy event was helmed by hundreds of family doctors and specialists
from Metro Manila, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, and Zamboanga who donated their time to
provide consultation via the mWell app, while mental health advocates from MindNation
and Makati Medical Center Wellness Center gave on-call services for free mental health
counselling.
Dr. Reymark Calma congratulated mWell for the event which allowed him to feel the
true spirit of volunteerism while fellow volunteer, Dr. Mark Calban said, “It was such an
inspiring experience serving the medical needs of patients not only from Metro Manila
but from different provinces.” Expressing her appreciation for the support she received,
Dr. Mae Doctolero, said, “The responsive tech team and operations support made
everything so easy.”
A record number of patients, including celebrities, Metro Manila-based journalists and
regional influencers were able to consult for free. After the consultation, they also
received free e-prescription, medical certificates, lab referrals and vouchers.
Patients expressed gratitude for the free consultation. They found the doctors to be very
kind and approachable. “The consultation flow is good and clear,” said one of the
patients while another writes, “This is the best teleconsultation I have experienced.” An
mWell user who had a consultation with the dermatologist gave this feedback: “My
doctor is amazing. She was on time and provided me with all the support.” A mom
whose daughter had fever was so thankful that they were able to consult a pediatrician for free. She said:“Laking tulong para sa mga nanay na tulad ko. Ang daling gamitin at
ang bait ng duktor. Buti na lang may mWell app!”
mWell partners, including the country’s top insurance companies – PhilCare and
Generali gave their full support for the advocacy along with Makati Medical Center
Foundation, MPIC Foundation, Unilab, MedExpress, 24 Alkaline-C and PiCur
antioxidant.
At the same time, mWell provided free consultation to residents of Barangay Lumutan, a
remote community in General Nakar, Quezon through mWell OnTheGo, a portable
digital clinic. The mWell OnTheGo bag was filled with a tablet and a phone preloaded
with the mWell PH app containing a health pass code for free online consultation.
Foldable solar panels, battery, and Smart pocket wifi were also donated to enable the
residents to consult anytime.
National mWellness Day is in support of the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy
focusing on quality and affordable healthcare. MPIC President, Chairman and CEO,
Manny V. Pangilinan says, “Filipinos now have better access to healthcare through
mWell’s integrated digital healthcare ecosystem with a wide and sustainable network of
medical experts and services.”
For Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer of Metro Pacific
Investments Corporation, sustainability is the backbone of the work done across the
group. Cabal-Revilla says, “Being able to serve Filipinos nationwide is at the heart of
what we do in mWell. That’s why we dedicated two days working with volunteer docs
and partners to provide consultation for free. As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is
committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development
Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.”
Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.
ABOUT mWell
mWell, is the health technology platform developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech
Corporation that offers telemedicine, health and wellness programs, e-commerce,
among others, in an integrated, tech-based healthcare digital ecosystem. Metro Pacific
Health Tech Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments
Corporation, the leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with
investments in various infrastructure assets including healthcare.
