On September 22-24, 2026, Bicol AccessHealth Centrum Hospital successfully held the Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI) Training, bringing together healthcare professionals and members of the hospital team in a shared commitment to promote safe, respectful, and quality maternal and newborn care.

The activity formally opened with the Welcome Remarks from our esteemed Medical Director, Dr. Rosalita A. Almonte-Prado, who emphasized that …

“Every mother deserves respect.

Every baby deserves the best start.

And every family deserves our very best.”

Through meaningful discussions, learning sessions, and shared experiences, the training strengthened our hospital team’s understanding of the principles and practices of MBFHI— including breastfeeding support, mother-baby bonding, respectful maternity care, and the protection and promotion of optimal infant feeding practices.

Together, let us continue in building and transforming care— one mother, one baby, and one family at a time.