Celebrating its 17th anniversary, Gabay Guro marked a milestone with the launch of the country’s first Health and Wellness Festival for Teachers, introducing a new program pillar in collaboration with mWell.
Held at the Ynares Sports Complex in Pasig City, the event was dedicated to addressing educators’ holistic health, recognizing their central role in nurturing the nation’s youth.
Under the theme “Teachers Inspiring Change, Building the Country’s Future,” the festival went beyond entertainment, featuring health consultations, wellness workshops, and wearable technology, all tailored to support teachers’ well-being. The event brought together experts in lifestyle medicine, fitness coaches, and celebrity athletes to promote physical and mental wellness.
Holistic Teacher Support: Wellness Fest Takes the Spotlight
The Health and Wellness Fest, organized by Gabay Guro in partnership with mWell, offered free health services for teachers, including consultations, fitness sessions, and workshops. This wellness initiative promotes preventive care and empowers teachers with accessible mWell health services, available anytime through a few taps on their phones.
The event also featured interactive discussions on mental health, stress management, nutrition, and self-care—essential topics that often go overlooked in the teaching profession. Teachers were able to explore experiential booths focused on fitness, nutrition, mental health, wearables, and telemedicine.
“Our teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of our nation, and they must be at their best for our youth,” said Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chairperson of Gabay Guro, and President and CEO of mWell. “This Wellness Fest is a vital first step in ensuring teachers’ health and well-being are supported. mWell provides a holistic wellness program—from doctor consultations to preventive health solutions—that’s easily accessible.”
The mWell platform also introduced its Mind Health Score, based on the World Health Organization’s Well-being Index, which offers insights into users’ mental health. Self-guided modules help boost emotional and cognitive wellness with strategies to improve relaxation and stress management. Complementing this, the mWellness Score provides daily tracking of physical health, including activity levels, step count, and sleep quality. Teachers can further engage with wellness challenges, leaderboards, and gamified progress tracking, optimized with mWell wearables like the mWell Watch and Rings for a personalized health journey.
Powering Digital Wellness
At the heart of this wellness initiative is mWell’s digital healthcare ecosystem, designed to make healthcare accessible—from virtual consultations to telehealth options, ensuring teachers can receive care anytime, anywhere.
Supported by PLDT Home, the partnership with mWell allows Gabay Guro to bridge technology and well-being for educators across the country. This digital-first approach complements Gabay Guro’s mission, which has already provided over 3,000 scholarships and built classrooms in underserved areas, empowering teachers to teach in well-equipped environments. Through resources like the Gabay Guro Super App, teachers have ongoing access to career development tools and continuous learning opportunities.
With the Wellness Fest now part of its health and wellness pillar, Gabay Guro reaffirms its commitment to the holistic support of educators, focusing on both their personal and professional well-being.
Looking Ahead: Wellness as a Priority for Educators
The Wellness Fest welcomed celebrated wellness experts and personalities, including a Zumba session led by popular YouTube group TML Crew. The event received support from various wellness and lifestyle partners, such as Awaken Fitness Center, Vision Express, BDO, and PLDT Telescoop, alongside sponsors like InLife Insurance, Purefoods, Huawei Philippines, and Del Monte Kitchenomics. Together, these partners helped create a vibrant and health-focused experience for teachers.
Teachers enjoyed a full day of wellness and entertainment with appearances by celebrities like Kevin Montellano and Teacher Georcelle with the G Force, as well as support from Gabay Guro’s volunteer athletes, including members of the PLDT High Speed Hitters and the Meralco Bolts.
For more details on Gabay Guro’s upcoming 2024 events, visit their official website or follow them on social media.
