Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) intensifies the global expansion of mWell, the Philippines’ premier health and wellness mega app, aimed at providing healthcare services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families across the globe. This initiative marks a significant step in MPIC’s strategy to offer innovative, accessible, and affordable healthcare solutions on an international scale. The expansion of mWell is designed to cater to the unique healthcare needs of OFWs, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare services regardless of their location.
This initiative aligns with MPIC’s vision of leveraging technology to bridge healthcare gaps and improve the quality of life for millions of Filipinos abroad. As the only Philippine health and wellness app available globally, mWell is being used in 140 countries worldwide with over 84,000 app users from South America, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania and Europe. “In keeping with our commitment to make health and wellness accessible, affordable, and available to anyone, anytime, anywhere, mWell continues to find ways to bring world-class healthcare closer to our fellow Filipinos abroad.
We are here to help our OFWs conveniently consult online with Pinoy doctors who understand their needs and can provide the medical advice that they need right away. Filipino migrant workers can also share the gift of health to their families back home through affordable health passes which they may send as a gift,” said Chaye Cabal-Revilla, mWell CEO and President, and MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer. mWell’s platform extends beyond telemedicine, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness.
This fully integrated digital platform enables OFWs to consult with family doctors, specialists, and mental health experts 24/7. Services include consultations with internal medicine specialists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, and more. Cabal-Revilla further emphasized, “Recognizing that health is their biggest investment, our fully integrated platform goes beyond telemedicine and offers wellness features, enabling migrant workers to take care of both their physical health and mind health.
Using the mWell app empowers them to become healthier and more productive as they provide for their family’s future.” Paying of mWell Pins through Ding, an international mobile recharge service provider is now available. Thanks to the partnership of PLDT Global, it is now possible to access mWell passes globally with Ding.
OFWs can also book video consultations, see doctors immediately, and pay for services within the app. Ding, a service that enables anyone to securely send prepaid value to a mobile phone anywhere on the globe in three seconds, makes it safe, fast, and easy for migrant workers to send health passes to their families in the Philippines. The mWell Healthsavers Plan 499 may be used for one check-up, while Plan 899 comes with two doctor consultations.
For Filipinos working in the UAE, comprising one of the largest expat communities with over 700,000 individuals, the gift of accessible and affordable healthcare is now within reach with mWell and PLDT Global’s partnership with SandBox Middle East. mWell health passes will be available for purchase at SandBox’s sari-sari convenience stores in Al Karama and Port Saeed, Dubai, with a flagship store opening in Burjman this August, featuring an mWell Kiosk for teleconsultations. To mark the launch of this partnership, a medical mission for OFWs will be organized, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the UAE.
“SandBox Middle East through its partnership with PLDT Global is proud to be a selected partner of mWell in providing Filipino expats in the United Arab Emirates with excellent and affordable healthcare from home. This is another significant milestone in our quest to empower Overseas Filipino Workers by providing easy access to homebased products and services through our BayaDIRECT platform.” said Lito German, CEO.
As OFWs leave the country, a partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and TINBO (Tindahan ni Bossing), PLDT Global’s online marketplace for overseas Filipinos has been established to support their health needs. A wellness check held last Independence Day offered lab tests and free online consultations to OFWs to ensure they are in good health as they leave the country. In 2022, TINBO partnered with mWell to deliver affordable telemedicine health passes with free accident insurance tailored for families of OFWs.
At present, OFWs can access mWell health passes that they can purchase and send to their families as vouchers for 24/7 online consultation with thousands of doctors via the mWell app. “Our partnership with mWell reflects PLDT Global’s commitment to empowering overseas Filipinos through TINBO by providing access to essential services. This allows them to take care of their families’ health and wellness needs even from afar,” said Albert V.
Villa-Real, President and CEO of PLDT Global. Beyond telemedicine services, OFWs may also access the recently launched Mind Health Score feature— a personal compass for a self-guided journey towards enhancing emotional, social, and cognitive well-being. Using this latest feature, migrant workers will learn more about ways to relax, reduce stress, and improve overall emotional balance.
mWell offers OFWs a guide to achieving a healthy physical lifestyle for long-term health. They may track their wellness level using the mWellness Score. This exclusive feature allows app users to monitor physical activity, step count, and sleep for long-term health.
mWell also offers fitness and nutrition programs designed by experts. To stay healthy while away from their families, migrant workers may try out calorie-controlled recipes created by dietitians and nutritionists..
