Medicard: A fresh look after 25 Years

My most awaited night finally came. The main entrance of Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri la Hotel was at its warm mood in embracing guest last May 15, 2012 as MediCard Phils.,Inc celebrated their 25th Anniversary Party. As I looked around, I saw that everyone was at their fabulous outfit and wore excellent smile. The ambience was shouting a loud that something big was ready to unveil.  

Lavish Food

Faces were marked with excitement as the door channeled to the centerfold of attraction opened. I myself was stunned with what I saw in front of me, lavish food, settee that arranged in a classy way and podium that adorned with a concert like manner. 

I was in the midst of feasting on the buffet table until the voice over intro hosts signaled to prepare us for more mouthwatering surprises cooked by MediCard.

The Montoya brothers with faithful clients awardee 

MediCard boosted the ears and eyes appetite of the audience that were composed of people from HMO industries, top caliber brokers, agents, finest personalities from different industries and media through awarding ceremony. 

As the night got deeper, everyone’s spirits were going excited. The Rizal Ballroom was filled and seasoned with the astonishing voices of the group of artist from our local music industry.

Singers from our local Music Industry

MediCard 25^th year’s celebration marked with the theme “Building a Healthy Nation”was not possible without the “Saving a P1.00 a day” philosophy started from a dignified man Dr. Nicanor Montoya.  

The Chairman, Dr. Nicanor Montoya  

Pursuing a mission of providing quality comprehensive healthcare services to many Filipinos, at a cost they could afford.

Night’s crème of the top was served as they launched the MediCard new and refreshed corporate logo.  "It symbolizes its rebirth after 25years of being pioneering HMO in the Philippines. As part of a corporate strategy that stresses the company's brand promise of giving the best healthcare available".

MediCard New & Refreshed Logo

MediCard aims to instill peace of mind and fulfillment, which are characteristics represented in the logo by the purple hue. Blue, which has been MediCard’s official color, represents trust, reliability, and calmness. The four Rx symbols that rotate clockwise form a single icon to convey the message to MediCard clients that they can avail of affordable medical services round the clock through its partner doctors and medical institutions. The new logo also uses typefaces that make the brand look modern and refreshing. 

"The new logo also embodies MediCard’s corporate culture. “We place an extremely strong emphasis on doing business the right way for both our customers and our employees. That means caring for them and treating them more as partners, being responsive, and anticipating their needs,” Dr. Montoya said."

Photo Credits from:
Josephine Arce
http://vivajosephine.blogspot.com 
Ms. Kate Cruz, Medicard Philippines, Inc.
Medicard Philippines, Inc. Official Facebool Page
http://www.facebook.com/MEDICard.Philippines

Medicard Marks 25th Year With Fun Run

MANILA, Philippines – MEDICard, one of the country’s leading Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) companies, celebrates its 25th anniversary and good health by staging its first ever MEDIRun on May 19 at the Bonifacio Global City.

MediRun Official Banner

Events to be disputed are the 3K, 5K and 10K race categories in men’s and women’s divisions to be spiced up by a 100-m toddler and kiddie dash runs.

Registration fee is pegged at P450 for non-MEDICard members, P350 for MEDICard members and P200 for toddlers

MediRun Route Map

Prices include Medals for top finishers, loot bags and raffle prizes after the race. Aside from prizes, participants are entitled to pre-race check up a voucher which entitles them to special rates for select run-related tests that can be availed at MediCard clinics.

These includes the following:

1. Free cholesterol screening

2. Free triglycerides test

3. Free check-up with a primary care physician

4. 30% discount on treadmill stress test and

5. 20% discount on lipid profiling. Toddlers also get a free complete blood count test.

MediRun Official Running Jersey

This will not be possible without the help of MediRun generous sponsors:

Registration started last March 30, 2012 at Chris Sports and selected MediCard clinics-Alabang, Fairview. Las Piñas, MediCard Lifestyle Makati, Ortigas, Quezon City and Santa Rosa.
Proceeds will go to charitable activities of MediCard Foundation,Inc.
For details, you may call 891-0692 and look for Ms. Kate Cruz.
Source: (The Philippine Star)

Medicard Humble Beginnings: "A Vision that Started with P1.00 a Day"

Dr. Nicanor D. Montoya believed that if a person could just put away this small sum of the money daily, he could already afford hospitalization. From this basic philosophy, Medicard (Philippines) Inc. was born. Its mission was simply to provide quality comprehensive healthcare services to many Filipinos, at a cost they could afford.

Necessity as the Mother of Innovation

Dr. Montoya’s Vision for medicard was born out of a desperate need.

The country was reeling from two decades of dictatorship rule. Health costs were rising, but incomes were falling. Not only were working-class people unable to pay for much-needed quality healthcare, even middle-income families were grapping for available funds they can use in case of medical emergencies.

Carrying out his civic duty, Dr. Montoya gathered a group of eminent physicians from the most distinguished medical centers in the country and convinced them to pool their resources together to set up the country’s first health maintenance organization (HMO) in 1987. An HMO provides a comprehensive healthcare program for its members, which includes emergency care, hospital confinement, preventive healthcare, dental care and out-patient consultation services.

For Sale: Alvarado's Art Work "Mag-Iloy"

“Mag-Iloy”

Iconic Negrenese social realist painter Nunelucio Alvarado (1950) is regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the Philippines.  He has won numerous international critical acclaim for his powerful works that mostly portrayed the life and struggles of Negros Occidental’s  the working class.

Alvarado’s art is a panorama of Philippine life that ranges  from the decorative aspects of Negros life such as the colorful fruits and vegetables found in the market; or the simple family life that utilizes the bright prints and patterns under the Visayan sun; and on the darker side, the evils of  environmental, social and cultural degradation of which he is known for as a social realist.

Recognized for his unique and distinct style of bright-eyed squat and squared figures that employ strong vivid colors and dark lines, Alvarado frequently applies powerful psycho-sexual symbols with a touch of the surreal as he depicts the plight of sugarcane workers, fishermen and traders found in his native Negros Occidental. 

My Siblings, My Mother!

Growing up I didn't experience the tender loving care of a biological Mom. My Mother died when I was at toddler years. Based from the stories that my brothers relayed to me, I was only two years old when my Mother named Juanita Erenio Calderon was bitten by a cat that came from nowhere. Those old days’ people were not aware about the possible deadly rabies from Cat bite. As old day’s practices for animal bite, Mom just applied garlic in her wounded ankle and went to the doctor and had an Anti-Tetanus shot. After 5 months from the time she had bitten she acted weird and showed symptoms like malaise, headache, and fever. My family said she even had violent movements, uncontrolled excitement, depression and hydrophobia. From February 11 until February 15, 1982 she had hard time breathing and deeply catching her breath. She extremely suffered because of the virus attacked her brain.

Medicard Philippines Hits 25th Year

Medicard Philippines is celebrating its 25th years of providing quality services and comprehensive healthcare program for its members aiming in building a healthy nation by being committed in servicing  Corporate, Individual and under Family program clients.

Aqua in the City

What's so great about a heat wave? It's the perfect excuse to come up with a summer pool party! On April 28, dress up in your best summer fashion and have a fantastic time at Manila Ocean Park. We are bringing out all the elements to make AQUA – the coolest event by the bay area. Swim and groove the night away as the sun sets at 5pm onwards. See pumped-up performance from top local bands Silent Sanctuary, Tanya Markova, Moonstar 88 and more. Have some refreshing drinks at Liquid Pool Bar and Lounge and listen to the pulsating beats of house music and club DJ. Be part of the grand launch of Brand magazine - the newest hip publication in town.

Check out over 5,000 breathtaking marine life species at the Oceanarium and marvel as you see live penguins for the first time in Trails to Antarctica. Meet adorable South American sealions in the Sealion Show and be mesmerized with graceful dancing fairies of the sea in Jellies Exhibit. At nighttime, a fusion of laser lights, water screens and other special effects are the highlights of the spectacular AQUA Musical Fountain Show.