Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president and CEO Dr. Rey Aquino graced the grand launching of SM’s Global Pinoy Center at the SM City North Edsa as guest speaker.

In his message, Aquino underscored the timely opening of Global Pinoy Centers, coinciding with PhilHealth’s celebration of 15 years of serving the health insurance needs of Filipinos here and abroad. ‘We share in SM Malls’ commitment to hardworking global Pinoys who have sacrificed a lot of things just to secure the future of their families, which in the process also boosts our country’s growth,’ he added. He also said that the opening of SM GPCs cater to OFWs and their kin who have been helping in the growth and development of the country. In photo after the ribbon cutting ceremony are SM Global Pinoy Awardees (from left) mountaineer Romi Garduce; prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde; Aquino; Bien Mateo, SM Supermalls AVP for operations (foreground); fashion icon Rene Salud; and Annie Garcia, SM Supermalls president.