A distinguished healthcare professional based in the UAE has even more reason to celebrate after being honored at The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Healthcare Professionals in the Middle East Summit and Awards 2024.
Alongside this prestigious award, Ben Joseph Sabilala, a UAE-based healthcare professional recognized for his significant contributions to the field, received a generous ₱173,000 cash gift from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Aligned with the goals of TFT Watchlist 2024—to honor the achievements of exceptional Filipino healthcare professionals in the Middle East—this reward from BPI, the first bank in the Southeast Asian region, also reflects its commitment to supporting the well-being and future of dedicated Filipino healthcare workers, especially those who are working overseas.
Sabilala, a Clinical Academic Supervisor at a specialized rehabilitation hospital affiliated with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, USA, expressed his gratitude to BPI and The Filipino Times Watchlist for their unwavering service to Filipinos, both locally and abroad.
“Thank you so much, BPI. I’ve been a BPI [account] holder since 2009 and I wish for BPI, after 173 years of service to Filipinos, to keep it strong, and at the same time, continue delivering the service to the whole Filipino,” Sabilala said.
“TFT, continue also delivering this particular service and award to the Filipinos—recognizing all of the achievements of the healthcare professionals in the region. It brings more collaborations and unity to the healthcare community here in our area,” he added.
Sabilala completed his Doctor in Nursing Management degree at Trinity University of Asia in the Philippines. His expertise is further demonstrated by his journal article publication in the University of the Philippines International Forum for Nursing and Healthcare. He also is a sought-after speaker at various clinical platforms, where he disseminates information on nursing and clinical practices.
During the TFT Watchlist Summit 2024 on September 20, Ms. Agnes Padilla, Affluent Segment Head, BPI Consumer Segment Marketing, delivered her presentation, “BPI’s Preferred Offers for Overseas Filipino Healthcare Workers,” which showcased customized financial solutions aimed at supporting and empowering healthcare professionals working abroad.
The Filipino Times Watchlist Awards and Summit, organized by New Perspective Media (NPM) Group, the publisher of The Filipino Times, aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Filipino professionals in the Arab world. It also brings together industry leaders to discuss key challenges and emerging trends in the healthcare sector.
