12/03/2026
Hearing care becomes more powerful when communities come together.
Hearwell Medical Philippines is honored to have been part of the World Hearing Day 2026 celebration at Bicol Medical Center, organized by the Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center โ Region V. The event brought together healthcare professionals, students, and community partners united by one goal โ ensuring that every child has the opportunity to hear, learn, and thrive.
We commend Bicol Medical Center and their dedicated team for their tireless work in strengthening newborn hearing screening programs and advocating for early detection of hearing loss across the Bicol Region. Initiatives like these create real impact for children and families who need hearing care the most.
As one of the partners in this meaningful celebration, Hearwell Medical Philippines was proud to support the program and contribute to the mission of making hearing care more accessible for Filipino children.
Together, we continue to move forward โ from awareness to action, and from screening to brighter futures.
Celebrating World Hearing Day 2026 at Bicol Medical Center! ๐
The Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center โ Region V led a meaningful celebration with the theme โFrom Communities to Classroom โ Hearing Care for All Children.โ The afternoon program featured a hearing health symposium facilitated by the BMC ENT Department Resident Doctor, Dr. Jan Pauline Prieto, and with a welcome message from Dr. Diosdado C. Uy highlighting the importance of early detection of hearing problems among newborns and the PhilHealth Z Benefit Package, which provides free hearing aids to children diagnosed with mild to severe hearing loss. Participants also enjoyed fun advocacy games with prizes!
The evening program featured the Chorale Singing Contest and Camaraderie Night, where junior high school groups from Balatas NHS, Naga City School of Arts and Trades, Naga City Science High School, Universidad de Sta. Isabel JHS, University of Nueva Caceres JHS, and Naga College Foundation JHS showcased their talents. Performances included sign language interpretation to promote inclusivity for the deaf community. Special performances were given by the Naga Central I Childrenโs Choir, recent international champion in the Kobe International Choir Competition โ Kobe, Japan, and by members of the Naga City Deaf Society.
Two patients of the Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center received free hearing aids, one sponsored by Hearwell Medical Philippines and another through the PhilHealth Z Benefit Package.
Congratulations to Universidad de Sta. Isabel JHS for winning 1st place, followed by Naga College Foundation JHS and University of Nueva Caceres JHS, with special awards from sponsors including Rotary Club of Naga, HealthWorld International Corps, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, and Hearwell Medical Philippines.
A heartfelt thank you to all participating schools, sponsors, partners, and the entire Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center โ Region V team for making this celebration a success! ๐