mWell and DICT Sign MOU to Advance Universal Healthcare — Bringing Paperless Medical Records to Your Fingertips

Imagine having all your medical information right at your fingertips — no more folders, no more waiting in line for printouts. With the mWell app, you can now access your medical records, lab results, prescriptions, procedures, and even your doctor’s schedule all in one place. It’s healthcare made simple, smart, and sustainable. Whether you’re tracking your medications or checking your lab results from a recent test, everything’s stored securely and paperlessly within the app. Managing your health has never been this easy — just a few taps, and you’re in full control of your wellness journey.

Gabby Concepcion, mWell Wellness Champion; Chaye Cabal-Revilla, mWell President and CEO and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer; Manny V. Pangilinan, mWell Chairman and

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Chairman, President, and CEO; Henry Aguda, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary; Migui Planas, DICT Assistant Secretary; Joy Barcoma, Miss Philippines Earth 2025; and Bently D. Roxas, Department of Health Director IV, Knowledge Management and Information Technology Services, during the mWell x DICT partnership signing at the mWell Primary Care Facility.

Changing the landscape of Philippine healthcare, mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), has partnered with the Department of Information and

Communications Technology (DICT) to explore the integration of healthcare services into the government’s eGov PH App. This landmark collaboration aims to create the country's first national digital health integration within a government platform, enabling millions of Filipinos to gain direct access to doctors, health records, and essential services.

“This partnership will be foundational in providing every Filipino their right to quality care,” said mWell

Chairman and MPIC Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan. “Healthcare is always among the top concerns of our countrymen. Together with government, we will close the healthcare gap and uplift quality of life in every community, and across every generation.”

DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda emphasized the significance of the collaboration.

 “This partnership with mWell is a critical step in building a digitally connected nation where every Filipino has access to quality healthcare. By integrating these essential services into our eGov PH App, we are not only advancing the government's Digital Philippines agenda but also making good on our promise to bring health services directly to our people, no matter where they are.”

Chaye Cabal-Revilla, President and CEO of mWell and Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer of MPIC, underscored the transformational opportunity. 

“The future of healthcare is now. This partnership brings together the country’s greatest minds and the biggest hearts committed to make the Philippines a global leader in digital health. By working closely with the DICT, we are creating a digital healthcare network where government, providers, and patients are united by technology and compassion. It means a mother in a remote barangay can consult a doctor without leaving her community. It means young people can seek

mind health support with dignity and privacy. It means families can keep their medical history safe for a lifetime. This is the promise of digital health that provides accessible, affordable, and inclusive care for all.”

The ceremonial signing was held at the mWell Primary Care Facility (PCF), the country’s first AI-powered clinic and mWell’s experience center for digital health. Powered by mWell’s Clinic Management Systemn(CMS), PCF integrates mWell’s technologies, including the Health ID and AI-powered Electronic Medical Records (EMR). 

Aside from serving patients, PCF demonstrates how mWell’s solutions can empower both

public and private health providers in support of Universal Health Care.

Supporting a Digital Philippines and Universal Health Coverage

The recent launch of the Philippines’ first digital Health ID through mWell goes beyond digitization. It establishes interoperable healthcare infrastructure that supports Universal Health Care goals and alignsbwith the government’s Digital Philippines agenda, including health programs such as the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP).

As part of the partnership, mWell and DICT are working towards integrating the mWell Health ID into the eGov PH App, which already has 18 million registered users. This planned integration positions mWell asbthe health engine behind DICT’s eGov platform, advancing a shared mission to make quality healthcarebaccessible to all Filipinos.

Through this collaboration, eGov PH users are envisioned to gain access to thousands of primary carebdoctors and specialists as well as mind health experts. mWell’s digital Health ID secures lifetime personal health records for individuals and families, while one-tap booking makes consultations more convenient.

Gerb Inajada, Chief Technology Officer of mWell said, “Our goal is simple: to remove the friction between patients, doctors, and government by making healthcare services seamlessly accessible through a single, trusted digital gateway. This integration ensures that every Filipino, wherever they are, can have access to care without borders.

(L-R) Ms. Chaye Cabal- Revilla, President and CEO of mWell and Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer of MPIC, Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, mWell Chairman and MPIC Chairman, President and CEO, Mr. Henry Aguda, Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and Mr. Luis Miguel Planas, Assistant Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Building a sustainable and future-ready healthcare ecosystem

With the acquisition and integration of KonsultaMD, mWell has become the Philippines’ leading digital

health platform. Through the mWell app, patients can consult virtually with doctors 24/7, receive e-

prescriptions and lab referrals, and share their records with healthcare providers as needed.

Since the beginning of First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos’ Lab for All initiative, mWell has been providing telemedicine services to various communities nationwide. At the same time, mWell has been working with DICT to reach geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, deploying the mWell OnTheGo Clinic-In-A-

Bag to remote barangays, bedridden patients, 

Indigenous Peoples, and soldiers in conflict zones.

To complement these services, mWell introduced drone medicine delivery to isolated islands and launched BangkaHealth, which brings telemedicine to houses on stilts in Sulu via small boats. The collaboration aims to bring healthcare services to more communities and build a truly connected nation, ensuring that digital health reaches an even broader population.

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to working towards the achievement of the UN’s

Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

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The CICC and DICT Warn Cybersecurity Enthusiasts About Fake eGovPH Hack Post on Breach Forums

 The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) eGovDevelopment Team are advising cybersecurity enthusiasts to exercise caution when reviewing data breach information on the Breach Forums, as highlighted by the recent fake eGovPH hack post.

CICC Executive Director  Alexander K. Ramos revealed that the alleged eGovPH data breach in the Breach Forums is nothing more than a fake hacking claim. 

“The Breach Forums user named GR3GGM3RC3R we are investigating who claimed to hack the eGovPH app is a scammer and not a real hacker. He's attempting to defraud forum members by falsely claiming possession of sensitive data,” Ramos said.

 

DICT Undersecretary for E-Government David Almirol, who heads the development of the eGovPHapp, assured the public that the eGovPH app is fortified with multiple security measures, guaranteeing its safety.

 

"Aside from the encryption and eGovChain security of the eGovPH app, we also have an attached key for each data, which is an additional security measure," Almirol explained. "If someone claims they have hacked the system but cannot provide the key, their claim is false," Almirol added.

 

Breach Forums is an infamous dark web platform that has gained notoriety as a hub for cybercriminals and hackers to trade stolen data and illicit digital goods. Often operating in the shadows of the dark web or through anonymized platforms, Breach Forums facilitates the sale of sensitive information such as personal identities, financial details, and corporate data obtained through cyberattacks, phishing campaigns, or ransomware operations. This marketplace enables cybercriminals to profit from their illegal activities, contributing to a dangerous ecosystem of data breaches and identity theft.

 

Ramos said they received information that the Breach Forums user GR3GGM3RC3R they are investigating has been banned for scamming. “Using an anonymizer, some concerned users contacted the account holder to request sample data to verify the alleged eGovPH breach. However, the scammer could not provide the requested evidence, exposing the claim as a hoax,” Ramos said. 

 

“With concerned users reporting this incident to the platform, Breach Forums permanently banned the fake hacker GR3GGM3RC3R to prevent him from deceiving others with non-existent data. Known for extorting Bitcoin payments by leveraging fraudulent claims, this scammer modus operandi involves intimidating victims by alleging access to personal information, often obtained from dubious or fabricated sources,” Ramos added. 

 

Almirol said that Breach Forums thrives on enabling illegal activities but paradoxically enforces its code of conduct to preserve credibility and functionality. 

 

“We are coordinating with the CICC as the Breach Forums’ existence in the dark web underscores the critical need for strong cybersecurity measures, international cooperation to combat such platforms, and the broader cybercrime ecosystem they support,” Almirol said.

 

The Philippine cybersecurity group Deep Web Konek reported on its blog the fake data breach claim posted on Breach Forums by the now-banned user GR3GGM3RC3R, sparking concerns in the cybersecurity community.