Special Edition watches highlight mWell partnership with UAAP

The mWell watches with the UAAP and school logos

mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, has thrown its commitment to the 87th season of the UAAP, launching a set of special edition watches with health and wellness features, which highlights their commitment to health innovation.

Wearing these watches will allow student-athletes and fans alike to showcase their school spirit with school logos and color-matching straps, while also staying on top of their fitness goals. 

The unveiling of these watches was done in a special signing ceremony at the MPIC boardroom in Pasig, with members of the league's Board of Managing Directors and student-athletes present.

In a statement, mWell Chairman and MPIC Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan shares, "This partnership between the UAAP and mWell manifested from our mutual drive to support the well-being of young people. These special edition wearables—linked to the mWell platform—will equip students, athletes, and the entire UAAP community with the tools to actively manage their health and reach peak performance."

mWell CEO and MPIC Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla adds, "mWell is an ally in every part of the wellness journey. Recognizing that health is our biggest personal investment, our wearables are designed to deliver crucial insights to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. Our affordable line of watches paired with the mWell app will enable everyone, including our students and alumni community to become more productive, better manage their overall health and ultimately live happier and longer lives."

For the league's part, Executive Director Atty. Rebo Saguisag was excited about this new partnership. He notes the synergy this is with the current season's theme of "Stronger, Better, Together," and says, "The UAAP is one with mWell in promoting wellness and leading healthier lives in order to become a more formidable community committed to greatness."

The UAAP special edition watches come in two versions, the Power and Prestige Sport. Each comes loaded with advanced essential health features, including blood pressure and heart rate monitor, making them perfect for tracking physical activities across 100 sports modes. Once paired with the mWell app, it allows the user to track his daily mWellness score, based on exercise, light activity, sedentary time, and step count. By monitoring one's mWellness Score daily, one would be able to meet fitness goals, secure good scores and help lessen the risk of chronic disease.

All eight member schools will have their own watch face. If one prefers a neutral option, there is one that features the current UAAP season's theme and logo. Each of these wearables are water-resistant, and has a battery life that can last up to seven days.

Interested buyers can purchase these through the eShop on the mWell app that is available at the Apple Store and Google Play Store, or through shop.mwell.com.ph. It will be delivered free of charge, and will come with an extra strap and gift bag.

Aside from the launch of these watches, mWell is also set to launch a Wellness University Tour designed to create awareness about the importance of keeping a healthy mind and body. Expect activations to take place in the upcoming UAAP Cheerdance Competition on December 1, as well as the upcoming indoor volleyball season next year.