Marikina Chemotherapy Center brings free chemotherapy services for Marikenyos

by Info @Brand Zone | February 14, 2026

Photo: Holistic care, and unwavering commitment to accessibility, the Marikina Chemotherapy Center is set to become a beacon of hope — a place where every patient receives not only the best possible treatment but also the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.

Marikina City - A new chapter in cancer care begins for the people of Marikina with the grand opening of the Marikina Chemotherapy Center of We Hope Medical group, a state‑of‑the‑art facility designed to deliver world‑class treatment with a deeply human touch. More than just a medical milestone, the center stands as a promise: no one fights cancer alone.

From the moment patients step through its doors, they will notice the difference. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly smiles, compassionate conversations, and a team of professionals who see each patient as a person first — not just a diagnosis. The center’s philosophy is rooted in holistic care, recognizing that healing is not only physical but also emotional, spiritual, and social.

Accessible Care for All

One of the center’s defining commitments is accessibility. Through strong partnerships with Local Government Units (LGUs), the Marikina Chemotherapy Center offers free access to quality chemotherapy care. PhilHealth members can benefit from comprehensive free treatment programs, making advanced chemotherapy care a reality for those who need it most.

This guiding belief shapes every aspect of the facility, from its thoughtful architectural design to its cutting‑edge medical equipment, creating an environment where healing can truly flourish.

Technology Meets Compassion

The center integrates AI‑driven technology to enhance both medical services and patient records management. This innovation allows for precise, personalized treatment plans and seamless coordination among healthcare providers, improving outcomes while preserving the personal connection that patients value.

Advanced scheduling systems powered by AI ensure that appointments are managed efficiently, reducing waiting times and allowing patients to focus on their recovery. Yet, despite the high‑tech backbone, the human element remains at the heart of every interaction.

Designed for Comfort and Support

The facility offers comfort and privacy, family consultation rooms for open and supportive discussions, and a range of supportive care services. These include counseling, nutritional guidance, and patient education programs — all aimed at addressing the emotional and practical challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis.

By creating a space where patients and their families feel safe, informed, and supported, the Marikina Chemotherapy Center goes beyond treatment to foster resilience and hope.

Holistic care, and unwavering commitment to accessibility, the Marikina Chemotherapy Center is set

With its blend of cutting‑edge technology, holistic care, and unwavering commitment to accessibility

One of the center’s defining commitments is accessibility. Through strong partnerships with LGUs

PhilHealth members can benefit from comprehensive free treatment programs

For families facing the uncertainty of cancer, the Marikina Chemotherapy Center offers more than medical expertise — it offers partnership in the journey toward healing. The official opening on February 12, 2026, marks the beginning of a new era in Marikina’s healthcare landscape, one where advanced medicine meets boundless compassion.

With its blend of cutting‑edge technology, holistic care, and unwavering commitment to accessibility, the Marikina Chemotherapy Center is set to become a beacon of hope — a place where every patient receives not only the best possible treatment but also the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.

ABOUT We Hope Medical Group

At We Hope Medical Group, we believe every Filipino deserves access to quality healthcare. Our mission is to design, build, and operate specialized medical facilities and programs that make treatments accessible, affordable, and sustainable.

Through strong partnerships with local governments, private organizations, and communities, we deliver solutions that address urgent healthcare needs while shaping long-term systems for a healthier future.

We deliver specialized healthcare services designed to solve real challenges and save lives.

CHEMOTHERAPY CENTERS

Oncology care made more accessible, giving patients a fighting chance close to home with our Free Chemotherapy services

DIALYSIS CENTERS

High-quality treatment for renal patients delivered with compassion and consistency

LABORATORY & DIAGNOSTIC CLINICS

Accurate and reliable testing that communities can trust

LGU HEALTH PROGRAMS & PPP PARTNERSHIPS

Collaborating with governments and private organizations to scale sustainable healthcarae nationwide

ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS

Efficient, secure, and accessible systems that empower healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes.

Mister na dedma sa responsibilidad, luho at sarili ang priority

ni Roma @Dear Roma Amor | January 26, 2026

Dear Roma, 

Ako si Mayeh, 26, married, at may isang anak na walong buwan pa lamang. May kani-kanyang trabaho kami ng asawa ko, at ibinibigay niya sa akin ang buong suweldo niya, pero kahit na ganu’n kulang pa rin, hindi dahil sa pangangailangan ng pamilya, kundi dahil mas inuuna niya ang sarili niyang luho.

Sa totoo lang, kapag ibinibigay niya ang suweldo niya, ramdam kong napipilitan lang siya. Madalas, siya pa ang nagrereklamo kapag pinapaalalahanan ko siya sa mga gastusin. May mga pagkakataon pang kailangan kong mangutang para lang may pambili ng gatas at iba pang pangangailangan ng aming beybi, habang siya ay chill lang sa paggastos para sa sarili niya. Dahil dito, wala kaming ipon at pakiramdam ko, ako lang ang nag-aalala para sa kinabukasan ng anak namin.

Kaya naisipan kong ibigay na lang sa kanya ang suweldo niya ngayong buwan para maramdaman niya kung gaano kahirap mag-budget at kung gaano kalaki ang responsibilidad ng pagiging ama at asawa.

Samantala, may isa pa akong pinoproblema. Pansin kong ayaw niyang magpa-picture kasama kami. Kailangan ko pa siyang pilitin, at minsan ay halata pa ang inis niya. Ang mas masakit pa, madalas ko siyang nakikitang masaya at masigla kapag ka-chat niya ang mga katrabaho niya, lalo na ang isang babae na palagi niyang kausap.

Pakiramdam ko, mas concerned pa siya sa ibang tao kesa sa aming mag-ina.

Madalas ko tuloy tanungin ang sarili ko kung sapat pa ba ako bilang asawa at kung mahal pa ba niya talaga kami ng anak niya. Ayokong mag-isip ng masama, pero hindi ko maiwasang masaktan at magduda. Ano ba ang dapat kong gawin? 

Umaasa, 

Mayeh

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Sa iyo, Mayeh,

Hindi ka lang simpleng nag-o-overthink, may dahilan kung bakit ka nag-aalala. Ang problema mo ay hindi lang tungkol sa pera, kundi tungkol sa responsibilidad, respeto, at emosyonal na presensya ng isang asawa at ama.

Tama ang iniisip mong hakbang na ipaubaya muna sa kanya ang kanyang suweldo. Hindi ito para parusahan siya, kundi para iparamdam kung gaano kabigat ang responsibilidad na matagal mo nang pasan-pasan. Ngunit tandaan, hindi sapat ang ganitong hakbang kung walang malinaw at seryosong pag-uusap.

Kailangan mo siyang kausapin, hindi sa gitna ng galit o sama ng loob, kundi sa panahong kalmado ka at malinaw ang isip. Sabihin mo sa kanya ang totoo, na nasasaktan, nag-aalala, at na pakiramdam mo ay napag-iiwanan kayo. Huwag mong ipagpalit ang katahimikan kapalit ng kapayapaan, dahil sa huli, ikaw rin ang mauubos.

Tungkol naman sa pagiging distant niya at sa labis niyang pakikipag-chat sa iba, may karapatan kang magtakda ng hangganan. Ang isang lalaking may asawa at anak ay dapat marunong rumespeto sa damdamin ng kanyang pamilya. Hindi ka mali kung humihingi ka ng oras, atensyon, at katiyakan.

Kung makikita mong handa siyang makinig, magbago, at magpakita ng konkretong aksyon, bigyan mo ng pagkakataon ang inyong pagsasama. Ngunit kung patuloy kang binabalewala, huwag mo nang ipagsiksikan ang sarili mo sa isang relasyon kung saan pakiramdam mo’y mag-isa ka pa rin.

Tandaan mo, ang pagiging asawa at ina ay hindi nangangahulugang kailangan mong tiisin ang lahat. Karapat-dapat ka sa respeto, pagmamahal, at seguridad, lalo na para sa anak na umaasa sa inyong dalawa.

Alagaan mo ang sarili mo, Mayeh. Maging matatag ka, hindi lang bilang asawa, kundi bilang ina.

Lubos na gumagalang, 

Roma

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Bukas ang pahayagang ito para sa inyong damdamin at kuwento ng pag-ibig; sumulat lamang sa ROMA AMOR at ipadala sa Bulgar Bldg., 538 Quezon Ave., Quezon City o mag-email sa romaamorbulgar@gmail.com. 

Career bilang beauty queen, kahit naudlot… PRISCILLA, NO REGRETS NA PINAKASALAN SI JOHN

ni Ador V. Saluta @Adore Me! | Apr. 16, 2025

Priscilla Meirelles - IG

Sa wakas, ipinagtapat na ni Priscilla Meirelles na hiwalay na sila ni John Estrada, at tumanggi siya sa kagustuhan ng mister na makipagbalikan sa kanya.  

“The book is closed,” ani Priscilla kay Karen Davila sa panayam nito sa kanya sa YouTube (YT) vlog nito last April 10, 2025.

May isa silang anak ni John na si Anechka Estrada at dito na lang daw niya ipo-focus ang kanyang atensiyon at buhay.

Nilinaw din ni Priscilla na ikinasal sila ni John nu'ng February 2011 at never silang nagpa-annul, kaya masasabing mag-asawa pa rin sila at nais niyang manatili siyang asawa ni John sa mata ng Diyos at sa batas.

Hindi raw naging madali kay Priscilla ang magdesisyong hiwalayan si John kahit paulit-ulit na ang ginagawa nito sa kanya.

“That behavior was not the first time that happened. It’s been happening for many years. I endured a lot. People have no idea. What I can say is that if I step out, I said something and we are where we are right now.”

Naihanda niya raw nang husto ang sarili sa hiwalayan nila at ipinagpapasalamat daw

niyang responsableng ama naman si John sa kanilang anak.  

Pahayag pa niya, “I’ll say that I’m very prepared. Emotionally, first one. Financially, number two. But thank God and thank John, he’s a good provider. So far, he’s been providing regardless of what the situation ends up to be. 

“He does love his daughter so greatly and he is a good father. Maybe not a perfect father, but I think he’s the best father that he can be. The way that he was taught [growing] up to learn to be. He’s a good provider. So, I can give that to him.”

Inamin din ni Priscilla na masakit ang kinahantungan nila ng asawa.

Twenty-seven years old pa lamang daw si Priscilla noong ikinasal sila ni John. Marami pa raw sanang opportunities na maaari niyang naranasan bilang crowned Miss Earth 2004 na puwedeng humantong at umpisahan ang showbiz career niya sa Pilipinas. Pero, hindi na raw niya ito nagawa dahil nag-asawa na nga siya.  

Sa kabila nito, hindi naman daw niya pinagsisihan na pinakasalan niya si John.

Aniya, “I have no regrets. We had a wonderful life despite all the roller coasters. I do have high regard for him. I do respect him as the father of my daughter. And I’m grateful that he’s a good provider. 

“He always says that he loves me so much. And I believe he does in his own way.”

Pero nauubos din daw ang kanyang pasensiya.

“The issue is, Karen, he doesn’t love me the way I deserve to be loved. And that’s the issue. So I do believe that he tries his best. The problem is his best is not what I need.”

Sabi pa ni Priscilla, “So, I really cherish all the moments. And I'm here to support him. I pray and hope that he continues to be a good father. That his actions do not reflect whatever is happening in our relationship.”

Kinlaro rin ni Priscilla na tapos na talaga sila ni John, “Whatever happens between the two of us, we’re not ending up together. I always have high, you know, high appreciation for him being the father of Anechka.  

“I know that he has high hopes that maybe one day, the way I feel changes. I don’t think so. Because I’m the type of person that when I step out of the room, I’m gone. So I fight until the last minute, until my last breath. But once I decide no more, it’s no more.”

At hindi na raw ito magbabago. 

Biro pa niya, “And I actually joke with him and a lot of my friends, I say, well, if he becomes a pastor.”