FEU launches new healthcare programs to meet growing demand

Far Eastern University (FEU) is expanding its healthcare programs to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the Philippines. Starting this academic year 2024-2025, FEU Manila will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, while FEU Cavite will introduce a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

According to the Department of Health, the Philippines currently lacks around 190,000 healthcare professionals.

I.E. Medica and MedEthix, first local pharma companies to win prestigious healthcare awards in Singapore

MedEthix was recognized for leveraging the synergy of strategic alliances to ease Molnupiravir access in the Philippines during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I.E. Medica was also awarded for its efforts in implementing solutions to its end-to-end supply chain operations to meet the nation's healthcare product supply chain needs.

The Philippines’ major pharmaceutical importers and distributors, I.E. Medica, Inc. and MedEthix Incorporated, were recently awarded three (3) major healthcare awards at the Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

The pharmaceutical companies received the Supply Chain Initiative of the Year, Hospital Partnership of the Year, and the Most Differentiated Service of the Year awards. This marks the first time native Philippine pharmaceutical brands have won in these categories. The brands are active proponents in the importation, registration, and supply of healthcare products in the Philippines.

PH healthcare mega app mWell partners with Bayad to champion accessible healthcare

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ healthcare mega app announces its partnership with Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines and a full-service fintech subsidiary of Meralco. The collaboration is in line with mWell’s efforts to make healthcare accessible to more Filipinos. 

As the country’s first fully integrated, fully digital health and wellness platform, mWell provides access to over 1000highly-trained Filipinopartner-doctors —internal medicine doctors, cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, and more. Mind health experts are also available on the app. In partnership with Bayad Center, mWell app users, even those without digital wallets, credit, or debit cards can pay for doctor consultation fees at any Bayad Center nationwide. 

mWell launches mWellMD app, empowering doctors to serve patients anytime, anywhere

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health and wellness app, empowers partner-doctors to go fully digital with the new mWellMD app—a virtual clinic designed by doctors, for doctors.

The mWellMD app allows doctors to easily manage work schedules alongside patient data. Built with the doctor experience in mind, mWellMD gives them a seamless experience f

AC Health’s Healthway Multi-Specialty Center Opens in Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons Estate

AC Health’s Healthway begins its journey to its 25th year with a vision of a community that proactively seeks to improve what matters most in their lives: their health. Committed to this goal and after the height of the pandemic, Healthway expands its multi-specialty centers with three (3) clinics before the year ends. From the northern part of the metro in Quezon City to the southern part in Imus, Cavite, the third and last clinic to be launched is located in Pasig City.

“COVID-19 challenged the healthcare sector and compelled the industry players to rise to the occasion. As we take a firmer stance to make sure that we continue the mission to serve more Filipinos, we are delighted to expand our services and our doors,” said Healthway COO Dr. Suzanne Ringler-Pama.

Lalamove strengthens commitment to driver empowerment with more healthcare, financial, and fuel benefits

With the commitment of empowering its partner drivers, on-demand logistics company Lalamove has strengthened its Panalomove Driver Rewards program with new partnerships to provide more benefits in healthcare, financing, and gas, among others. 

In a survey conducted on over 8,000 partner drivers across Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu, the data shows that the most preferred benefits are fuel discounts, followed by insurance and vehicle maintenance.

In response to this, Lalamove has new additions to diversify its roster of Panalomove Driver Benefits that can cater to the needs of every partner driver.