ILOILO CITY – In celebration of Women’s Month, The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo marked a milestone with “Babayinihan 2026,” the city’s first and most expansive women’s health conference, held on March 7, 2026 at the Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo. The event gathered hundreds of Ilonggas for a full day of clinical insights, personal narratives, and holistic wellness experiences.
The conference kicked off with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting led by TMC Iloilo President and CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo Head of Marketing, TMC Iloilo Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Debbie Noblezada-Uy, TMC Iloilo Business Development Prince Juliene Hermaine Celo, Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo General Manager Natalie Lim.
The formal program opened with an inspiring message from Dr. Felix Ray Villa, who reiterated TMC Iloilo’s commitment to being a lifelong partner in women's health. This was followed by a special message from Hon. Raisa Treñas, Mayor of Iloilo City, who lauded the initiative for aligning with the city’s goals of empowering women through accessible healthcare.
Diverse Group Discussion for Women’s Health
A highlight of the day was the multi-generational panel discussion moderated by mother and host Miss Angela Tan. The panel featured a diverse group of Ilonggas, including Miss Paraw Binibini 2026 Ms. Patricia Beerda, mother and owner of Healthy Kitchen Mikka Ella Perlas, a mother and member of Zonta Club Iloilo, Miss Rose Candaza, and Kaye Abad-Castillo, who shared their relatable journey of balancing a high-profile career with the demands of motherhood and personal well-being and woman health.
To provide a clinical perspective to the personal narratives, the panel was also joined by Dr. Jaydee Anne Dela Fuente, Obstetrics and Gynecologists and Dr. Maria Janette Jasmine De Ramos Pediatrician, who addressed medical concerns ranging from reproductive health to the nuances of childcare to being in the prime years of womanhood.
Babayinihan was designed to be more than just a discussion. Other activities in the event featured, a movement class to promote physical fitness, raffle and exciting prizes provided to attendees throughout the whole morning.
TMC Iloilo distributed exclusive vouchers and promotional materials for their Women’s Health Center services and Birthing Packages, making premium healthcare more accessible to the community. TMC Iloilo offers discount vouchers for prenatal services and birthing packages available at Women’s Health Center located at 6th floor, Townhall ACC.
The event concluded with a closing message from Dr. Razel Colacion, who emphasized that while the conference lasted only a day, the "Babayinihan" will spark a movement in a future where every Ilongga is empowered to live her best life continues through the specialized services at TMC Iloilo.
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