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Healthcare becomes even more transformative when institutions unite behind a common purpose. Building on the success of its partnership with MactanMed, BMPI-UNTV continues to expand its healthcare network across the Visayas and Mindanao through a new Memorandum of Agreement with four distinguished member hospitals of the Mount Grace Hospitals network—Ciudad Medical Zamboanga, The Doctors' Hospital in Bacolod, Gatchalian Medical Center in Ormoc, and Madonna and Child Medical Center in Cagayan de Oro. Together, these collaborations strengthen a shared commitment to making quality healthcare more accessible to Filipinos, particularly in communities where specialized medical services remain limited.

This latest milestone reflects BMPI-UNTV's continuing mission to bring quality healthcare closer to the people. More than a ceremonial signing, the agreement signifies the strengthening relationship between BMPI-UNTV and the Mount Grace Hospitals network, united by a shared vision of delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and accessible healthcare. Building on its initial collaboration with MactanMed, BMPI-UNTV can now connect even more patients across the Visayas and Mindanao with trusted hospitals that provide comprehensive, high-quality medical care.

Each hospital contributes decades of clinical excellence and plays a vital role in this expanding network of care.

In Western Mindanao, Ciudad Medical Zamboanga serves as a private Level II tertiary multispecialty hospital, providing comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services through modern facilities and a team of highly trained healthcare professionals. Since opening its doors in 2003, the hospital has earned the trust of communities across the Zamboanga Peninsula through continuous investments in advanced medical technology and quality patient care.

In Western Visayas, The Doctors' Hospital in Bacolod City stands among the region's most respected healthcare institutions. With more than 75 years of service, it has grown into a Level III tertiary hospital, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties while continually enhancing its facilities and clinical capabilities to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Western Visayas.

Serving Eastern Visayas, Gatchalian Medical Center has become a cornerstone of healthcare in Ormoc City. For generations, it has provided comprehensive medical services while continuously strengthening its facilities, expanding its expertise, and delivering patient-centered care that responds to the changing needs of the community.

Meanwhile, in Northern Mindanao, Madonna and Child Medical Center has evolved from a specialty maternity institution into a 105-bed Level II general hospital, with ongoing expansion to further increase its capacity to serve more patients. Renowned for its excellence in maternal and child healthcare, the hospital has broadened its services across multiple medical specialties while remaining committed to compassionate, family-centered care.

Although each institution serves a distinct region, they are united by a common principle: that quality healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and responsive to every patient's needs. This philosophy aligns seamlessly with BMPI-UNTV's longstanding public service mission through programs such as Serbisyong Bayanihan and Doctors on TV, where broadcasting goes beyond informing the public to become a bridge that connects individuals with hospitals, specialists, and life-changing medical assistance.

This alliance also demonstrates how meaningful public service is strengthened through collaboration. While media has the power to educate, inform, and inspire, partnerships with trusted healthcare institutions transform awareness into meaningful action. Through the growing relationship between BMPI-UNTV and the Mount Grace Hospitals network, more Filipinos across the Visayas and Mindanao can access consultations, diagnostic services, specialized treatments, and hospital-based care that might otherwise be beyond their reach.

What began with the successful collaboration with MactanMed has grown into a broader regional network that connects leading healthcare institutions across the Visayas and Mindanao. As more Mount Grace Hospitals become part of BMPI-UNTV's expanding roster of healthcare partners, the initiative creates stronger referral pathways and opens more opportunities for patients to receive timely, quality medical care closer to home.

Beyond the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, this collaboration reflects a shared vision: that lasting public service is built through partnership. By combining BMPI-UNTV's nationwide public service initiatives with the medical expertise and regional presence of the Mount Grace Hospitals network, both organizations are creating greater opportunities for Filipinos to access quality healthcare. As this network continues to grow, it stands as a testament to what can be achieved when institutions unite their expertise, resources, and compassion in pursuit of healthier communities and a better future for every Filipino.

A healthier nation is built not only through advances in medicine but through a collective commitment to preventing disease before it begins. As healthcare increasingly shifts toward prevention and wellness, BMPI-UNTV and the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) have formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement, underscoring a shared vision to cultivate a culture in which healthy living is an integral part of everyday life.

The collaboration reflects an important shift in the conversation surrounding healthcare. While medical innovations continue to transform disease treatment, many of today's leading health concerns are closely linked to lifestyle and can be addressed through informed choices and sustainable behavior change. Building a culture of prevention, therefore, requires more than access to healthcare—it calls for consistent public education, credible medical guidance, and greater awareness of the factors that influence long-term well-being.

This is the very mission championed by the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine. Established in 2015, PCLM is the country's pioneering professional organization dedicated to advancing lifestyle medicine as an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating, and even reversing chronic non-communicable diseases. Through physician education, scientific research, professional development, and advocacy, the College continues to promote healthcare that focuses not only on managing illness but also on addressing its underlying causes.

This advocacy is further strengthened by ongoing legislative efforts to institutionalize preventive healthcare in the country. House Bill No. 2943, also known as the Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Act of the Philippines, introduced by Representative Kathryn Joyce F. Gorriceta, M.D., and strongly championed by PCLM, seeks to overhaul the national healthcare system by integrating lifestyle medicine into mainstream medical practice. The proposed measure highlights the importance of prevention, early intervention, and patient education as key pillars in addressing the growing burden of chronic diseases.

For BMPI-UNTV, the partnership reinforces its enduring commitment to public service by expanding opportunities to educate, inform, and empower Filipino communities. Through its health-oriented initiatives and broadcast platforms, the network has consistently served as a bridge between medical experts and the public, making reliable health information more accessible to families across the country. Working alongside PCLM strengthens this role by bringing evidence-based lifestyle medicine into conversations that encourage healthier daily choices.

At its core, the partnership recognizes that meaningful health outcomes begin long before patients seek medical care. They are shaped by everyday decisions—how people eat, move, rest, manage stress, and care for their overall well-being. By combining PCLM's medical expertise with BMPI-UNTV's ability to engage and educate audiences nationwide, both institutions aim to foster greater health literacy and inspire lasting behavioral change.

Beyond the formal signing, the Memorandum of Agreement represents a shared investment in prevention as a cornerstone of public health. It opens opportunities for collaborative educational campaigns and initiatives that encourage Filipinos to become active participants in safeguarding their own health rather than waiting for illness to dictate action.

As BMPI-UNTV and the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine embark on this partnership, they reaffirm a simple yet transformative principle: a healthier future begins with informed communities, empowered individuals, and a healthcare mindset that values prevention as much as treatment. By working together, both institutions hope to help shape a culture where staying healthy becomes a shared responsibility and a way of life.

In a continuing effort to bring essential healthcare services closer to those who need them most, UNTV and The Premier Animal Bite Clinic have formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at providing medical assistance to individuals requiring treatment for animal bites and related exposures.

The collaboration combines UNTV’s longstanding public service mission with The Premier Animal Bite Clinic’s specialized expertise in animal bite management, rabies prevention, and post-exposure care. Through the partnership, qualified beneficiaries referred through UNTV’s public service programs will have greater access to vital medical interventions that can help prevent serious and potentially life-threatening complications.

Known for its comprehensive animal bite treatment services, The Premier Animal Bite Clinic has earned the trust of patients seeking prompt and professional care following bites, scratches, and other animal-related exposures.

With branches strategically located in Malibay, Pasay City (Main Branch), Cubao, Quezon City; Zapote, Las Piñas; Karangalan, Pasig; Sucat, Parañaque; and Santo Niño, Marikina, the clinic continues to expand its reach and make quality animal bite treatment and rabies prevention services more accessible to Filipino communities.

Despite being only in its first year in the industry, The Premier Animal Bite Clinic has experienced remarkable growth and is set to achieve new milestones, including the opening of The Premier Pharmacy in Pasig and the launch of The Premier Animal Bite Clinic Franchising Program, which will soon be available to the public in the coming months.

Driven by its vision of "Global Excellence, Genuine Pinoy Care," the organization is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services while upholding world-class standards and the warmth of Filipino hospitality. Through patient-centered care, public education, and timely treatment, The Premier Animal Bite Clinic continues to play a vital role in protecting communities against rabies and other animal bite-related health risks while advancing its mission of building a Rabies-Free Philippines.

Beyond patient assistance, the partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and public service organizations in addressing urgent community health concerns. By making preventive and emergency care more accessible, both institutions contribute to strengthening public awareness and encouraging responsible health-seeking behavior.

As UNTV continues to expand its network of medical partners, this alliance with The Premier Animal Bite Clinic marks another meaningful step toward ensuring that quality healthcare remains within reach for more Filipinos, particularly those facing financial and medical challenges. Together, they reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting healthier, safer, and more resilient communities nationwide.

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Healthcare is most impactful when it reaches people not only in moments of illness, but also in the everyday decisions that shape their well-being. Recognizing the vital role of verified and trustworthy health information in today's information landscape, Grace Medical Center and BMPI-UNTV formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement to advance health literacy, community wellness, and informed public engagement. 

The partnership reflects a shared belief that empowering communities with reliable health information can help foster healthier lifestyles, encourage preventive care, and strengthen public understanding of important health issues. By bringing together medical expertise and public service media, both institutions seek to make healthcare knowledge more accessible to Filipino families.

Representing Grace Medical Center at the signing were Edison Lope L. Tan, MD, President and Medical Director; Ms. Ma. Virginia A. Nellas, Chief Finance Officer; and Ms. Joan Lasam, Business Development Manager. BMPI-UNTV was represented by Public Service Department Director Ms. Lanilyn Joy Apinado. 

Located in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Grace Medical Center was founded with a mission to provide quality healthcare services guided by its philosophy, “Caring comes from the heart.” Since opening its doors in 2012, the hospital has grown into a trusted healthcare institution serving Bulacan and nearby communities. Today, it offers a broad range of medical services, including emergency medicine, cardiology, neurology, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation, diagnostic and laboratory services, hemodialysis, surgical services, and specialized outpatient care. The hospital also continues to expand its capabilities, with a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) set to open soon, further enhancing access to advanced cardiovascular services for patients in Bulacan and neighboring areas.

Grace Medical Center is also part of the Mount Grace Hospitals network, a healthcare group dedicated to advancing quality, accessible, and patient-centered healthcare across the country. The hospital's commitment to compassionate care, continuous improvement, and holistic healing has earned the trust of patients and healthcare professionals alike.

Through this partnership, BMPI-UNTV and Grace Medical Center aim to extend the impact of healthcare beyond hospital walls by encouraging informed health decisions, promoting wellness, and helping build healthier and more resilient communities. At its heart, the collaboration is grounded in a simple but powerful principle: quality healthcare begins with informed and empowered people.

Mandaluyong City — Mental health has steadily become one of the most important public health conversations of our time. Beyond clinical care, building a healthier society increasingly requires greater awareness, informed dialogue, and stronger systems of support that encourage people to seek help without fear or stigma.

Recognizing the importance of broadening public understanding of mental wellness, BMPI-UNTV and the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), establishing a collaborative undertaking aimed at advancing mental health awareness and strengthening public service initiatives.

The partnership brings together two institutions carrying distinct yet complementary roles—one serving as the country’s leading government mental health institution, and the other utilizing media as a platform for education, information dissemination, and community engagement.

The National Center for Mental Health has long served a vital role in the country’s healthcare system. As a government specialty hospital dedicated to psychiatric and mental healthcare services, NCMH contributes to preventive care, treatment, rehabilitation, training, and research initiatives that support mental health development in the Philippines.

The collaboration recognizes an important reality: mental healthcare extends beyond treatment facilities. Conversations surrounding emotional well-being, psychological resilience, and early intervention become more meaningful when supported by accessible information and responsible communication.

For BMPI-UNTV, whose initiatives have consistently emphasized public service and community-centered engagement, the partnership represents another step toward strengthening programs that create social value and encourage informed public participation.

The agreement likewise highlights the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing present-day healthcare priorities. Institutions contribute greater impact when expertise, communication, and service work together toward shared outcomes.

More than a ceremonial undertaking, the Memorandum of Agreement reflects a shared commitment to expanding opportunities for awareness, strengthening public understanding, and helping cultivate communities where mental wellness is recognized as an essential component of overall health.

As conversations surrounding mental health continue to gain greater visibility, collaborations that bridge healthcare institutions and public engagement platforms are increasingly valuable—creating pathways toward a society that is not only better informed but also more compassionate and responsive to mental well-being.