Metro Pacific Investments Corp’s (MPIC) digital health unit, mWell, has rolled out a corporate wellness program designed to help businesses monitor and improve employee health.
The program, Wellness@Work, includes a digital platform that allows human resources teams to track staff participation in health initiatives and identify trends using an AI-powered corporate scoreboard. The system measures physical activity and mental health indicators such as stress and emotional wellbeing.
“Companies, big or small, must invest in employee health to improve productivity and reduce healthcare costs,” said mWell president Chaye Cabal-Revilla, who also serves as MPIC’s Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer. MPIC is one of the Philippines’ largest infrastructure investment firms.
Unhealthy employees are twice as likely to be disengaged at work, mWell said, citing figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It noted that productivity losses from absenteeism and presenteeism cost employers an estimated $1,685 per employee annually.
The new program comes amid a growing demand for integrated workplace health solutions, especially in light of occupational safety regulations from the Department of Labor and Employment. It also reflects efforts to address mental health concerns in the workplace.
The platform includes access to 24/7 doctor consultations, fitness and nutrition programs, interactive team challenges, and wearable devices. It requires no additional IT investment and is compliant with data privacy and cybersecurity standards, the company said.
mWell’s services are bolstered by digital health provider KonsultaMD, which offers telehealth, pharmacy services, and diagnostic testing. Companies can assign digital Wellness Credits to employees for use in medical purchases through the KonsultaMD app.
A forthcoming feature includes lifestyle medicine programs tailored for chronic disease management and nutrition through a partnership with LifestyleMedMNL.
mWell is developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corp, a subsidiary of MPIC. The platform supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being and is aligned with MPIC’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy for accessible healthcare.
