Maxicare Emerges Triumphant at the 2023 KAPATID Awards, Recognized for Exemplary Employer Practices

Maxicare shines at the 2023 KAPATID AWARDS. In the photo are (from left to right): Maxicare Senior ID Processor Rogiemer G. Millendez, Maxicare Corporate Underwriting Supervisor Roderick L. Francis, Maxicare Assistant Vice President HR- Talent Management Jasper Rico M. Leonardo, Maxicare Organizational Effectiveness Manager Rhye B. Santos, ECOP Human Resources Committee Chair Ernie O. Cecilia, DOLE Undersecretary Carmela I. Torres, ILO Country Director Khalid Hassan, Maxicare Chief HR and Admin Officer Joe Merrito P. Buot, ECOP Chair Edgardo G. Lacson, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, KAPATID Chair 2023 Enunina V. Mangio, ILO Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo, ECOP President Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr., ECOP Vice President George T. Barcelon, ECOP Governor Apolinar E. Aure, ECOP NCE44 Chair Arturo Guerrero II, Maxicare Inpatient Services Specialist Emyroida Teresa R. Kalinga, Maxicare Inpatient Supervisor – Support Desk Ayessa G. Abustan, and Maxicare Assistant Vice President HR Operations Mary Grace R.Mesugas

In a resounding victory, Maxicare, the leading healthcare provider, has clinched the coveted title of the 2023 KAPATID Awards Grand Winner. The prestigious award, presented by the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), celebrates companies that excel in multiple dimensions of business conduct and employee welfare.

The award ceremony, held on June 28 at the Manila Hotel, showcased Maxicare as a shining example of an employer that genuinely cares for its people. The KAPATID Awards has been an integral part of the Philippine business landscape since its establishment in 1995, and Maxicare’s remarkable achievement this year underscores its commitment to fostering a nurturing work environment.

As the leading HMO in the country, Maxicare’s recognition at the KAPATID Awards not only highlights its commitment to providing quality healthcare services to millions of Filipinos but also to its responsibility as a caring and socially responsible employer.

According to Maxicare Chief HR and Admin Officer Joe Buot, “With this prestigious accolade, we at Maxicare continue to set new standards in the healthcare sector. We hope to inspire other companies to adopt people-centric practices that will contribute to the overall growth and productivity of the Philippines’ workforce.”

The Kapatiran sa Industriya (KAPATID) Award is a biennial awards activity of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP). Launched in 1995, it recognizes companies that exemplify good business practices in the areas of industrial relations; quality, productivity, & innovation; responsible and ethical business conduct; and business resilience and continuity.

The award was presented by DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma, DOLE Undersecretary for Employment and Human Resource Carmela I. Torres, International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General H.E. Gilbert F. Houngbo, ECOP President Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr., and ECOP Board Directors.

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