Jessica de Mesa-Lim

Asian Hospital and Medical Center (Asian Hospital) President and CEO, Dr. Beaver Tamesis, joins key healthcare leaders at the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) General Assembly to champion more accessible and affordable care for Filipinos. In the panel titled “Making Healthcare More Affordable and Accessible to All Filipinos,” Dr. Tamesis emphasized the shared responsibility of stakeholders in achieving “Alagang Deserve, Alagang Sulit”—compassionate, high-quality care that remains within reach of every Filipino. *** Asian Hospital is a proud member of Metro Pacific Health (MPH), the largest group of private hospitals in the Philippines and a part of the MVP Group. The 27 hospitals that make up MPH include Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center, and Davao Doctors Hospital, as well as 33 outpatient care centers, 6 cancer centers, 2 allied health colleges, a centralized laboratory, and several pharmacies across the country – all working together to deliver high-quality compassionate healthcare to Filipinos. For more information about Metro Pacific Health, visit our website at www.metropacifichealth.com

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Metro Pacific Health Corporation (“MPH”), the Philippines’ first and largest private hospital network, announced its investment in a majority shareholding in Metro Antipolo Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. (“MAHMC”), marking its 28th hospital investment in its rapidly growing nationwide chain. Conceptualized in 2010 by an enterprising group of 59 respected physicians and professionals, MAHMC was established with the goal of creating a training hospital that will not only cater to the healthcare needs in the area but will also foster the development of specialized physicians. Since opening its doors in 2016, this 109-bed Level 2 hospital along Marcos Highway, Antipolo City, has now grown to be one of the largest hospitals with a strong track record in Rizal province. While primarily servicing the “Lower Antipolo” market, its location allows MAHMC to serve patients from adjacent NCR cities Marikina and Pasig, and other municipalities of Rizal such as Cainta, San Mateo, Binangonan and Taytay. Outgoing President Dr. Nelson Bambalan said: “We are confident that MAHMC, under the leadership and management of MPH, is poised to achieve even greater things beyond medical expertise.” MPH President Augie Palisoc Jr. on its latest hospital investment: “With MAHMC becoming our 17th provincial hospital, we are reaffirming our commitment to enhancing access to high-quality healthcare services to communities beyond Metro Manila”. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqeCetSg #WeAreMPIC #Healthcare #Hospitals #MetroPacificHealth #TheHeartOfFilipinoHealthcare

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The Philippine workforce is undergoing what DOLE calls a "dynamic shift," and the numbers tell the story. 6.415 million young Filipinos aged 15-24 are no longer accepting "any job." They want meaningful work that aligns with global demands, and this shift is rewriting employment rules for everyone. This Inquirer editorial captures what I'm seeing in recruitment: flexible work arrangements and work-life balance have moved from nice-to-haves to must-haves. When 88% of youth are employed but still demanding better conditions, it signals both tremendous opportunity and intensified competition for quality roles. For young job seekers, this means positioning yourself strategically. Focus on digital literacy, sustainability knowledge, and remote collaboration skills. Certifications in data analytics, digital marketing, project management, and environmental compliance are becoming baseline requirements, not differentiators. For experienced professionals feeling threatened by this generation's digital nativeness, your advantage lies in strategic thinking, relationship management, and institutional knowledge. Combine your experience with upskilling in digital tools. You bring context that young workers lack. Here's how to leverage this generational trend in negotiations. When discussing roles, reference this documented shift toward meaningful work. Say: "Given the current focus on purpose-driven employment and flexible arrangements, I'm looking for opportunities that offer professional development and work-life integration." For salary discussions, frame flexibility as a mutual benefit: "Studies show that flexible arrangements increase productivity and retention. I'm confident this approach would benefit both my performance and the company's goals." The revolution is not just about age. It redefines professional value and workplace standards across all generations.

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The future of the Filipino workforce starts NOW. 💡💻 IBPAP and DICT have joined forces to champion Project UNLAD (Uplifting National Labor through AI & Digital Skilling), a bold nationwide push to equip Filipinos with future-ready skills and secure roles in the IT-BPM sector. Together, we are not just preparing for tomorrow. We are building it by empowering learners, strengthening our Digital Filipino Workforce, and driving lasting growth for the nation. 💼✨ Led by Chairperson Ma. Rhodora "Ayhee" Campos, together with Vice Chair Nicki Agcaoili, COO Celeste Ilagan, Executive Director for Talent Attraction and Development Frankie Antolin, IBPAP had a productive meeting with DICT leaders Undersecretary Dino Aguirre, Assistant Secretary Celine Dee, and Director IV Jennalyn Raviz on the next steps in securing allocation from the Php240M approved budget for the education and training courses created by IBPAP member organisations. We are ready! Watch out for Project UNLAD implemented at IBPAP member organizations soon! #UNLAD #DICT #IBPAP #WeAreITBPM #WeAreWithThePhilippines

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