#DokFerj Biron Reveals Plans for Iloilo

October 12, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

#DokFerj – the man behind landmark bills in Congress – is all set to implement policies that will transform Iloilo into an economically competitive province with the development of economic zones that will generate employment, provide greater opportunities for business, build more infrastructure, and improve access to health care and better education.

In a media conference held on the day he filed his certificate of candidacy for Iloilo’s 2019 gubernatorial elections, Congressman Ferjenel Biron shared how his four terms as Iloilo 4th District Representative shaped his vision for the overall development of the province.

#DokFerj Image A self-made man who rose from the pits of poverty to finish his degree in medicine and put up his own pharmaceutical business, #DokFerj Biron is known as the “working congressman” who authored significant bills such as the Cheaper Medicine Act of 2008, Food and Drug Administration Act, Gift Check Act, Ease of Doing Business Act, among many others.

According to #DokFerj, it was a privilege for him to serve in Congress for four consecutive terms but he feels that he can better implement his plans and policies for Iloilo’s development as its provincial governor. “My learnings in Congress gave me the wisdom which will eventually become the cornerstone of our future programs for the province of Iloilo, most especially with regards to public health. We have seen the deplorable conditions of our overcrowded provincial hospitals. Aside from access to cheaper medicine, we need to address the lack of proper medical facilities in these hospitals,” he explained.

In terms of ushering a financially stable future for the province, #DokFerj identified key points in economic development that are geared towards poverty alleviation. “In Iloilo, we have so much human resource but we start losing them because there are hardly any opportunities for them here… We need to maximize our human resource by making our province attractive so that we can entice local and foreign stakeholders to invest in business infrastructures. This is exactly what we did in Congress to promote our district’s economic zones, most especially Dumanggas, Passi City, and the town of Barotac Nuevo. We are working on the improvement and expansion of the Dumanggas port as a functional international seaport that serves as the gateway to our economic zones.”

With his notable track record as a four-term Iloilo 4th District congressman, #DokFerj has shown his capability and competency in transforming Iloilo into an economically self-sustaining province that can truly live up to its status as the heart of the Visayas.

“We live life by example and give opportunities for people to educate and empower themselves. I myself came from a family that lived with very limited means, and I know how it is like to tackle the countless challenges of poverty to achieve the life I dreamed for myself and my family. But it’s possible to rise from the throes of poverty, given the right opportunities. I believe this is the right time for me to give back with these right opportunities, and I wish to enlist the support of the Ilonggos so that we can all win the future for Iloilo as a progressive and economically empowered province,” said #DokFerj.

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Inday Loren Legarda Inaugurates Gabaldon School Building, Launches Milk Feeding and Dairy Dev’t Programs in Antique

October 2, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

Antique Batang Alaska School Milk Program

Senator Loren Legarda will lead today the inauguration of the Gabaldon school building at Pandan Central School as well as the launch of a Milk Feeding Program and Dairy Development Program for the Province of Antique.

Legarda, chair of the senate committee on Finance, allotted funding under the 2016 national budget for the restoration of the Pandan Central School Gabaldon Building.

The Gabaldon building was built in 1938 and was occupied by the pioneer graduates of the school in 1941. The building was burned down by the Japanese Army when the war broke out during the World War II in 1943. The building was rehabilitated by the Americans but was damaged again by the

onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013.

Inday Loren, as her fellow Antiquenos call her, has been advocating for the restoration of Gabaldon school buildings in the country not only as part of heritage conservation but also to reuse them for their original purpose as places of learning.

“The success of the restoration of these structures can promote the concept of heritage conservation especially in the provinces where these ‘built heritage remain standing. These buildings can be used to ease classroom shortage or congestion especially in the countryside,”she said.

Coinciding with the Gabaldon building inauguration is the launch of the Inday Loren at ang Batang Alaska School Milk Program, a milk feeding program for selected schools in Antique. The launch will be held at Pandan Central School but will also be implemented in 17 other schools in the province, one school per municipality.

Legarda, a nutrition advocate, said that the milk feeding program complement feeding programs and gulayan sa paraalan programs in public schools.

“Over 29,000 Filipino children below five die each year due to undernutrition. It not only affects children’s physical growth, but also diminishes their learning capacity and school performance. Later in life as adults and professionals, they have lower productivity and reduced earnings by half,” she explained.

“That is why we need to provide good nutrition to children to ensure optimal growth. We need to ensure that nutrition-related programs of government are not only funded but also implemented well,”Legarda stressed.

Meanwhile, the Senator will also lead the turnover of breeding stocks and the launch of the Antique Dairy Development Program, which aims to increase local dairy stock and local milk production through the establishment of dairy enterprises, provide livelihood opportunities as source of additional income to farmers, and address the problem of malnutrition.

To date, 44 heads of pregnant dairy heifers were already distributed to a total of 15 dairy farmers in Antique who have produced 17 calves and some 18,579 liters of milk since its initial dispersal made last January 10,2018. The launch will be in time with the delivery of 24 heads of pregnant dairy heifers.

The formal launch of the program at the Liberman Gymnasium in Pandan will also provide an avenue for dairy farmers to air issues and concerns, and manifest whatever support they may need to succeed in dairy production and dairy enterprise.

Legarda will also lead the distribution of fiberglass boats and post harvest fishing kits to recipients in Pandan. A total of 750 units of fiberglass boats an allocated for the whole province of Antique.

*Office of Sen. Loren Legarda | September 27, 2018

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Antique Is Next Stop For Batang Alaska School Milk Program

October 2, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

Alaska Nutrition Advocate champions campaign towards “Tamang Tangkad and Bigat”

PANDAN, ANTIQUE – According to the 2015 National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Philippines (FNRI), 1 out of every 3 children in the Philippines aged 5 to 10 is affected by stunted growth or is underweight.

Stunted growth is defined as lack of height for a child’s age. On the other hand, the state of being underweight means a child lacks the proper weight for his or her age. Both these conditions are due to poor nutrition and is prevalent in a third world country such as the Philippines. Stunted growth as well as being underweight are problems that should not be ignored. If not addressed early, both conditions may lead to lost productivity and nutrition-related diseases later in life. However, both problems can be addressed with proper nutrition during the developmental stages of a child’s life.

Fully aware of these facts, Alaska Milk Corporation, which is dedicated to providing proper and affordable nutrition to Filipinos for over four decades, champions a school milk program that promotes the importance of proper nutrition all throughout a child’s development years in order to reach the right height and weight for their age.

Taking the lead in this campaign is Alaska’s new Alaska Fortified Powdered Milk Drink which is a good source of vitamin D, high in calcium and iron and packed with protein. Milk has always been essential for growing children to have enough and consistent nutrient intake to ensure maximum growth potential. That is why Alaska Fortified Powdered Milk Drink, combined with proper nutrition and an active lifestyle, will help children reach the tamang tangkad at bigat (right height and weight) for their age.

After successful legs in Manila, Davao and Cebu, the Batang Alaska School Milk Program now goes to Antique, the home province of Alaska Milk’s Nutrition Advocate Sen. Loren Legarda, who authored many pieces of legislation aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos and promoting inclusive, sustainable and resilient development.

The Batang Alaska School Milk Program-Antique was formally launched in Pandan Elementary School in Pandan, Antique. During the event, kids, teachers and parents were given a short but educational talk about the importance of nutrition and of regularly drinking milk by Inday Loren, as how the esteemed senator is called in her hometown. Alaska also provided everyone with samples of the Alaska Fortified Milk Drink, which when combined with a balance diet, is able to help children obtain their age’s proper height and weight.

Given the importance of milk in providing proper nutrition, Sen. Legarda also graced the formal launch of the Antique Dairy Development Program at the Liberman Gymnasium in Pandan, Antique. The launch coincided with the delivery of 24 heads of pregnant dairy heifers from Primas DMF that will increase milk production in the province of Antique. As of September 2018, dairy farmers in this province have produced 18,579 liters of milk since January 18, 2018. Sen. Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, had allotted the funding for the purchase of Breeding Stock under the budget of the National Dairy Authority.

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TMC Iloilo inaugurates Sacristy

September 14, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

As part of its commitment of bringing “patient partnership” to the Ilonggo community, The Medical City – TMC Iloilo has inaugurated its Sacristy on August 16.

La Musica Embajadores set the mood at the Sacristy with their solemn repertoire.

Located at the 6^th floor of the said hospital, Sacristy was materialized through the kindness of Dr. Douglas Budok who donated the said chapel to the hospital and has also been supportive to TMC Iloilo towards achieving its mission of “patient partnership”.

TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eugene Ramos happily receives the key of Sacristy from the donor Dr. Douglas Budok during the turnover ceremony.

Sacristy was built to give patient partners a place where they can have quiet time for reflection with the aim or bringing holistic health.

“When you look at health, it doesn’t only mean physical, it also needs to be spiritual and emotional because if we do not have that kind of attitude, we will not completely get better,” TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Eugene Ramos noted.

(From left to right) TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eugene Ramos, patient partner Wilfredo Napatang, Sacristy donor Dr. Douglas Budok and TMC Iloilo Chief Medical Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“As physicians, our role is to cure sometimes, to provide relief most of the time, but always to provide comfort all the time. We need to have the time for reflection because that is the only way we can discover our strengths”, he added.

On his part, Sacristy donor Dr. Douglas Budok said that the chapel is a sanctuary where patient partners and their loved ones can have peace of mind, serenity, clarity and acceptance.

The VIPs of the event share their thoughts on the importance of Sacristy in achieving holistic health and fulfilling TMC Iloilo’s commitment of “patient partnership”.

Conceptualized by Dr. Budok himself, Sacristy’s interiors are adorned with wood carving designs of a tree which represent life and eternity.

The event was highlighted by a turnover ceremony of Sacristy from Dr. Budok to TMC Iloilo and a holy mass officiated by Fr. Ramon Fruto and Fr. Domingo Alimajen.

TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eugene Ramos with some patient partners.

It was graced by the presence of some patient partners who also shared their thoughts on how Sacristy would benefit them towards achieving holistic wellness, highlighting that TMC Iloilo is a patient-centered hospital.

Also present during the event were the TMC Iloilo executive committee, employees and doctors.

*PR post by Raymart Escopel

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Sacristy donor Dr. Douglas Budok with the members of TMC Iloilo executive committee.

TMC Iloilo employees with TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Eugene Ramos and Sacristy donor Dr. Douglas Budok.

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Sun Life FUNday: Money Under Age 30

July 27, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

ILOILO – Sun Life FUNday July 22, 2018 at DOVA Brunch Café for a fun and informative talk on financial literacy and investment. This event was tailored to meet the needs of millennials on their journey as they earn their first salary. As they say, the early we invest rightly, the bigger the return in the future. #SunLifeFUNday

Targeting a younger market, DOVA Brunch Café is a great place to create the vibes and the feels for millennials. Every young Filipino has to know their current financial status in order to create a good plan to achieve financial independence and stability.

Sun Life FUNday: Financial Journey and Learning by Ms. Katrina Loring

The first part of Sun Life FUNday was talked out by Miss Katrina Loring about her journey as a young entrepreneur. She shared her previous businesses and how she managed to earn from them. She shared how she came to realize that by aging older, she had to distinguish really the needs from the wants.

Sun Life FUNday

Miss Katrina pointed out some lessons she learned by herself in her journey as a young person. She mentioned having zero savings, over spending and credit abuse. She also discussed some solution to be practically made. That is to pay the debts accordingly, pay bills on time, manage expenses through having a record and to become an auto saver. This is beyond piggy banks, shall I say.

Sun Life FUNday: Money Regrets and Growth by Mr. Michael Gustilo

The second part of Sun Life FUNday was taken over by Mr. Michael Gustilo, Visayas Regional Sales Manager of Sun Life Financial. He discussed more in depth the mistakes on financial journey of people under 30s. These are what he called “Money Regrets”. Most have gone through these: spending so much on wants, starting late personally on financial management and being dependent on salary as the only source of income. Who wants to be employed at the age of 60, he asked. Compelling, right?

Sun Life FUNday

Also, Mr. Michael shared insights about investments on any form. There are three major factors to consider on investing: time, money and interest. Time, the best time to start investing which should be yesterday (not today) in order to have a return today. Money, save as much as you can. Interest, find better inflation rates today. This is where financial advisors fit in the picture.

Indeed, finances matter and how we save and/or spend it matters even more. It’s not the earning habits but the spending habits that define someone’s wealth. Learn how to make your money work for your dream and achieve financial independence. Income sources, frugality, knowledge, and investment will be the best formula to attain financial security in the future!

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Sun Life Piolo Pascual: Keeping His Promises

July 18, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

Relationships are built on promises: the promise to love, to care, to secure, to protect, and to provide. This is something that Piolo Pascual knows all too well, committed as he is to the promises he has made to his family as a son, a sibling, and a father.

Sun Life Piolo Pascual

But when financial troubles arise, bringing such promises to life becomes a challenge.

“Like any other person, I want to give my family the best life possible. I am a man of my word, that’s why I work hard and seize every opportunity that comes my way,” Piolo said. “But more than just earning money, it’s how you manage your finances that makes a difference. Fortunately, I have the guidance and help of one very special lady: my very own sister, Chiqui Pascual-Gonzales, who also happens to be my Sun Life Advisor.”

Sun Life Piolo Pascual

According to Piolo, Chiqui has been instrumental in ensuring that his dreams for his family will all come true. “It’s a partnership through and through. With her help, I’ve been able to make it all happen while still pursuing my own passions and advocacies,” he said.

Piolo and Chiqui’s story is but one of many in Sun Life Financial, where lifetime partnerships are developed and nurtured through the years. In fact, this has inspired Sun Life’s latest campaign, at the forefront of which is a new TV commercial highlighting Sun Life’s presence in a client’s life throughout the different stages of her life. It represents the many promises that Sun Life has helped bring into fruition for the past 123 years of its existence.

Sun Life Piolo Pascual

Sun Life hopes that the campaign, as well as Piolo’s own story, will inspire more people to take the same path in their financial journey. “As the longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines, we have witnessed many promises being fulfilled throughout the years and have served generations of clients. It is an honor for us to serve all our clients and help them secure their future and those of their loved ones” Sun Life Chief Marketing Officer Mylene Lopa said.

Sun Life Piolo Pascual

“The promises we make to our loved ones are sacred, and Sun Life knows this. That’s why it’s committed to helping its clients achieve their goals, no matter what happens,” Piolo said. “You can’t ask for a better lifetime partner than that!”

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Investing in a Shared Tomorrow: ePerformax launches new site in Roxas City

June 17, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

In the heart of Capiz, ePerformax officially celebrates the grand opening of their newest facility in the country. Located at the Pueblo de Panay TechnoPark in Roxas City, this new site is further proof of the company’s continued commitment to growing and developing the Philippines as one of the leading BPO service providers in the world.

First opening their doors here on our shores back in 2002, ePerformax Contact Centers & BPO was one of the first contact centers in the Philippines. The company has primarily focused its operations on providing the highest levels of BPO and customer service to a select group of Fortune 500 companies. ePerformax provides support for their English-speaking customers in locations around the globe.

ePerformax Concierge at The Hub

The company utilizes voice, email, chat, messaging, and social media to handle customer interactions that include customer service, inbound sales and order entry, billing/account support, technical support, product/service support, website navigation support, and travel reservations, along with non-voice BPO activities to support clients’ comprehensive outsourcing requirements.

Support Team Area at The Hub

Teresa Hartsaw, President and CEO of ePerformax, looks forward to the company becoming a long-term partner in growing and developing Roxas City. “We want to be more than mere employers here. We want to become stakeholders in this vibrant community as well,” she points out, “ePerformax will provide long-term growth and career opportunities for all employees while ensuring that there is adequate work-life balance and integration. In today’s work environment, there has to be a partnership between the employee and the company and the community to really be successful. We are very excited about being part of Roxas City and Pueblo de Panay TechnoPark and creating a family environment and looking out for the well-being of everyone involved.”

ePerformax Amphitheater at The Hub

Fortunately, Pueblo de Panay TechnoPark is the perfect partner for ePerformax’s goal to create a holistic working environment for their employees. Bub Ong, Pueblo de Panay President and CEO, considers ePerformax a flagship partner in the TechnoPark. “We share the same values,” he says, “our drive to create a welcoming environment here in Pueblo de Panay, a place where people from different walks of life can come together, fits hand-in-hand with their commitment to the local community.”

ePerformax Computer Stations at The Hub

The new facility will also house an ePerformax Global Communications & Management Academy. “The GCMA is part of our continuing strategy to invest in our people so they are ready for the evolution in BPO services,” says Mike Tanner, ePerformax Roxas VP and General Manager. “Our industry is becoming more sophisticated and requires a higher level of professional skills. We are invested in developing our employees to grow in their careers and maximize their potential. We feel fortunate to be here in Roxas and to find such a great community of people to work with.”

ePerformax Meditation Area at The Hub

Several multinational companies have come to trust and depend on ePerformax. One such client is PayPal. “ePerformax and PayPal have a mutual desire to deliver the best quality service as fast as possible,” explains David Reedy, Director of PayPal, “We are very pleased to be the first company to occupy the beautiful new building in Roxas City! We are already seeing the teammates deliver a better customer experience and look forward to continued growth.” With the level of service and care that ePerformax provides, it’s plain to see why the company has continued to prosper with their client-partners.

ePerformax GCMA Area

Enjoy this look back at the grand opening of ePerformax’s newest facility in the Philippines! On June 15 ePerformax executives and team members, local government officials, Pueblo de Panay partners, as well as friends from the media all gathered at the new ePERFORMAX Center in Pueblo de Panay TechnoPark in Roxas City as a show of celebration, partnership, and support. This new site aims to provide long-term growth and career opportunities for all employees, serving as further proof of the company’s continued commitment to growing and developing the Philippines as the leading BPO service provider in the world.

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P550,000 worth of Z-Benefit Package at The Medical City Iloilo

June 4, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

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The Medical City Iloilo (TMCI) and the PhilHealth Health Insurance Corporation Region VI (PhilHealth VI) inked a partnership for the Z-Benefit Package for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) last Friday, June 1.

The event was graced by PhilHealth representatives from the Central Office headed by Regional Vice President Lourdes Diocson, and Medical Officer and HCDMD Chief Dr. Bernadette Reynes. TMCI Executive Committee Members and Dr. Jared Billena as well as Councilor Candice Tupas were also present during the event.

“The alarming rise of death rate attributed to cardiovascular disease has prompted PhilHealth to partner with The Medical City Iloilo to provide Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery,” said PhilHealth-VI Regional Vice President Lourdes F. Diocson, Regional Vice President.

Under PhilHealth’s Z-Benefit for CABG, the patient is entitled to a package rate of Php 550,000 for the entire course of treatment.

The Php 550,000 benefit package is the second highest benefit package being paid for by PhilHealth which covers drugs and medicines, operating room and professional fees, including mandatory and other services under PhilHealth’s ‘Z-Benefit’ – or those illnesses perceived to be financially and medically catastrophic.

“PhilHealth is confident that with the right management, competent multi-disciplinary team and cutting edge medical technology, The Medical City Iloilo is the key to the improvement of the heart conditions of our patients,” Diocson added.

With TMCI as a Z-Benefit Provider for CABG, patient-members are mandatorily provided with services such as pre-operative laboratory tests, medications, blood support, open heart surgery and continuing post-operative care, among others.

“This is a welcome development for us. With the increasing population affected by heart disease who die each year because of inaccessible and unaffordable treatment, it’s really time for us to help address this challenge,” said TMCI CEO Dr. Eugene Ramos.

He added that TMCI’s provision of Z-Benefit Package for CABG, the first in Western Visayas, is still part of their commitment of making health services accessible and available for the Ilonggos centered on their ‘patient partnership’ philosophy.

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“Westworld,” “Despicable Me 3,” and “Wonder Woman” featured with Sky and HBO Promo

April 24, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

SKY and HBO announce the premieres of three highly-anticipated titles – Season 2 of HBO’s science-fiction series “Westworld,” Warner Brothers’ 2017 box-office juggernaut “Wonder Woman” and Universal Pictures’ worldwide hit “Despicable Me 3” – plus the launch of their new tie-up promo, “Ready, Gadgets, Go!” that will run from April 20 to July 31, 2018.

“Westworld” is an Emmy award-winning science-fiction series set in a western-themed amusement park populated by robots and operated by artificial intelligence. In the cast are Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, Thandle Newton, Ben Barnes, and Ed Harris. “Westworld” Season 2 premieres on April 23, at 9PM (last night) with a same-day encore at 10PM.

Meanwhile, “Despicable Me 3” finds Gru turning his back on a life of a crime after he is fired by the new boss of the Anti-Villain League. Upon meeting his long-lost twin, the two band together to fight the villain, Balthazar Bratt, an ’80s child star seeking revenge against the world. “Despicable Me 3” premieres on May 26, Saturday (9PM).

“Wonder Woman” which will first air on June 9, Saturday (9PM), is the fourth installment of the DC Extended Universe that opened to wide critical acclaim and became Warner Brothers’ biggest grossing DC movie of all time. Starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, it is set during World War I where they must fight a great and supernatural evil amid the raging conflict between humans.

To give its customers a superior viewing experience befitting HBO’s premium offers, SKY is giving away topnotch gadgets via the “Ready, Gadgets, Go!” promo.

New subscribers of One SKY or SKYcable with HBO in their channel line-up and new subscribers of HBO Pak or HBO GO will earn e-raffle entries that will give them a chance to win one of five entertainment showcases, including a 49″ Samsung HDTV, Samsung Galaxy S9, and a 13-inch Macbook Air.

HBO GO is HBO’s streaming app that is exclusive to SKY subscribers that allows them to watch HBO shows and movies anytime, anywhere, on their mobile devices, best enjoyed with the fiber-powered broadband of One SKY.

The promo will run until July 31. Visit www.mysky.com.ph/hbopromo for more information. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit www.abscbnpr.com.

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To Infinity and Beyond: The Medical City Iloilo – 8 Years of Patient Partnership

April 18, 2018 by Nile Kris Jan Banga Leave a comment

The Medical City Iloilo (TMC Iloilo) is celebrating another milestone this month as it promises to continuously grow as one of the trusted healthcare brands in Iloilo. Now on its 8th year of giving quality and modern medical services to the Ilonggos, TMC Iloilo highlights its commitment of patient partnership.

From being an industry challenger way back 2010, TMC Iloilo is now becoming known as one o the top healthcare brands in Iloilo offering state-of-the-art facilities, topnotch medical specialists and innovative health programs.

Photo by: The Medical City Iloilo

As it celebrates its 8th year of bringing patient partnership to the Ilonggo community, TMC Iloilo proudly marks new developments that will further prove its commitment:

The Medical City Iloilo: I-REACT

TMC Iloilo is considered as the first private hospital in Western Visayas Region to have HIV Hub. TMC Iloilo’s I-REACT has been fully awarded full accreditation by the Department of Health (DOH) last January 2018 because of its outstanding performance.

I-REACT offers free HIV screening and counseling. It is also being manned by compassionate and competent HIV counselors and distinguished infectious disease specialist who provides quality health services to their patient partners. Moreover, The Medical City Iloilo is committed to end the stigma of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines by valuing high confidentiality among its patients.

The Medical City Iloilo: Dialysis Service

The Dialysis Center is the newest facility of TMC Iloilo. The hemodialysis unit houses 13 advanced stations, each having its individualized monitor for patient viewing and entertainment for the whole course of the treatment. This brings a new kind of experience to its patients as it commits to bring trendsetting technology and total wellness.

The Medical City Iloilo: CTRI

As part of its commitment of levelling up its services, TMC Iloilo now houses a research-based institution manned by trained and competent staff. The Medical City Iloilo’s CTRI has a centralized level III Philippine Health Research Ethics Board (PHREB) and accredited by the Institutional Review Board. The said research facility provides intra and extra mural grant assistance for aspiring researchers.

The Medical City Iloilo: Z-Benefit for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

TMC Iloilo is the first private hospital in Western Visayas to adopt PhilHealth’s Z-Benefit Package for CABG. The hospital offers a half a million coverage for PhilHealth eligible patients. The Medical City Iloilo also implements a “No Balance Billing” to policy qualified patients. With this offering, patients will no longer need to fly to Manila or go elsewhere.

The Medical City Iloilo: AMI Pathway

TMC Iloilo offers a specialized care for patients with heart attack through its Acute Myocardial Infraction (AMI) pathway which adheres to the standard given by the Joint Commission International. The program follows a 90 minutes door-to-ballon target to ensure efficient management of such conditions. With the competent critical care specialists, the interventional cardiologists and cathlab nurses, patients will be assured to receive nothing but the best medical services. The Medical City Iloilo is the only hospital that offers Catheterization Laboratory Services in the region.

The Medical City Iloilo: Brain AVM

TMC Iloilo is the first hospital in Western Visayas to perform the country’s first Onyx embolization procedure. The said endovascular treatment utilized Onyx brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) led by Dr. Victor Erwin Jocson. With his impressive medical background being fellow of the University of Western Ontario in Canada for Neuroradiology and in NEURI Bicetre Brain Vascular Center in Paris, France for Interventional Neuroradiology, The Medical City Iloilo takes pride to have medical experts who can handle such complicated cases.

The Medical City Iloilo: Internal Medicine Residency Program

As part of rendering quality healthcare services, TMC Iloilo is now a Residency Training ground for future medical practitioner. The Medical City Iloilo’s Internal Medicine (IM) Program is accredited by the Philippine College of Physicians. This recognition is the first step to TMC Iloilo in becoming a training hospital of future physicians and soon-to-be leaders in the field of healthcare under Internal Medicine.

In a span of 8 years, TMC Iloilo has already proved so much to the Ilonggos. It has evolved into an industry prime mover because of the many firsts that it brought in this part of the country. With its continued commitment in serving its patient as partners, Ilonggos will surely see and experience more breakthroughs in terms of healthcare and medicine in the next few years.

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