The Belo Medical Group is one with the Philippine Government in combatting COVID-19. We recognize that this crisis is unlike any other we have faced as a nation before, and that now more than ever, it is imperative that we join hands as Filipinos, forget about personal economic gains, and support our government and our people in this fight.

As a response to our President’s call, we are donating all our remaining stocks of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) in our clinics to various hospitals and health centers in need—and will continue to donate what is needed as our remaining shipments arrive.

We, the Belo Medical Group, are also committing to the following: (a) the extension of our full-pay, full-benefits for all our employees despite the work suspension; (b) early release of our employees’ 13th month pay; and finally, (c) should the suspension of work last beyond the month of May, a modified “no work, with pay” scheme to help our employees tide over during these trying times.

We urge our fellow beauty and wellness centers to do the same: donate their stocks to hospitals and health centers and support their employees by maintaining their salaries and benefits in spite of the work suspension. We need to stand together against a common adversary at this time.

As for our patients who have urgent concerns, our online, email, and SMS channels remain open.

Health and safety are our number one priority, not only for our employees and patients, but also for the general public. Let’s all stand behind the government and heed their call. It’s the only way we can help save lives.