AIA Philippines and Partners Bring Free Breast Cancer Screening to 100 Teachers

One hundred public school teachers in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, received free breast cancer screening through the Hope Mobi Clinic, an initiative of AIA Philippines and The Medical City.

Held in connection with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the activity brought mobile screening services to women educators with support from ABS-CBN Foundation and the Department of Education Schools Division of San Jose del Monte.

The program aims to reduce practical barriers to preventive care, including cost, travel time and limited access to screening facilities.

Bringing Services Closer to Educators

Participating teachers received screening in a mobile clinical setting, alongside breast health information and guidance on follow-up care when needed.

The activity also included a ceremonial memorandum of understanding signing with ABS-CBN Foundation and DepEd, formalizing the partners’ shared commitment to expanding access to breast health services in communities.

“Teachers dedicate themselves to caring for others, inspiring potential, shaping character, and helping build the future through every life they touch. We want to help educators take care of their own health, by making preventive breast cancer screening more accessible and encouraging them to take action early with confidence and courage,” said Melita Teo, President and CEO of AIA Philippines.

For educators balancing classroom responsibilities with personal and family needs, the mobile setup provided a more convenient location to access the services.

Additional Health Checks and Community Support

Beyond breast cancer screening, The Medical City provided free blood typing, blood pressure checks and blood sugar testing. Participants also received grocery supply packages from the local government.

Levi Grace Ambon-Rota, Head of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Bata program, said the collaboration supports the well-being of women whose work helps shape their communities.

“At ABS-CBN Foundation, we believe that empowering communities begins with caring for the people who help shape them every day. Working alongside AIA Philippines and our partners allows us to further invest in community well-being, ensuring that more women educators receive the health support they need to continue making a difference in the lives of others,” she said.

Merlita Ynciong, Senior Education Program Specialist of DepEd’s San Jose del Monte division, also thanked the partners for supporting teachers’ welfare through health education and preventive care initiatives.

Building on the Hope Mobi Clinic Program

AIA Philippines and The Medical City have operated Hope Mobi Clinic outreach activities since 2023, bringing breast cancer screening to underserved communities.

The initiative also forms part of AIA Philippines’ broader Rethink Healthy campaign, which encourages attention to physical health, mental well-being, financial security and a sense of purpose.

The San Jose del Monte activity brought those efforts directly to teachers, combining screening, additional health checks and community support in one outreach program.