MAKATI, Philippines – Niño Namoco, president of 1Life, Inc., has been honored as a recipient of the 5th Mansmith Innovation Awards, joining a roster of business leaders recognized for transformative leadership and innovative contributions across emerging and evolving sectors, including healthcare, health technology, retail, digital commerce, culinary arts, and media.
The award, founded by award-winning entrepreneur Josiah Go, was formally presented during the 2026 Mansmith Awards at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City on January 21. The program honors 12 industry leaders for creativity, vision, and long-term impact, with four executives specifically recognized for innovation, having introduced groundbreaking concepts that transform industries and foster a culture of enduring growth.
Past Mansmith Innovation Awards recipients have included Jean Henri Lhuillier of Cebuana Lhuillier, Martha Sazon of GCash (Mynt), and Dennis A. Uy of Converge ICT Solutions.
This year’s awards highlight how these leaders are moving beyond short-term gains. Spanning digital innovation, customer-focused entrepreneurship, and sustained institutional contributions, the honorees underscore that meaningful development is anchored in lasting value and not profit margins alone.
Reflecting on the award and 1Life’s work, Namoco shared, “The achievements of 1Life are the result of collective effort. Every milestone was built on the sacrifices, commitment, and hearts of my co-founders. United by a shared purpose, we asked ourselves: ‘What is the value of innovation if it does not reach the people who need it most?’ That question became our mission. That mission became 1Life.”
At 1Life, Namoco has spearheaded a technology-enabled approach to healthcare delivery, leveraging artificial intelligence to improve access to early detection and preventive care nationwide. Under his leadership, the healthcare tech company has served over one million patients in just two years across all 81 provinces and 1,335 cities/municipalities, reaching 18,181 localities nationwide, while conducting daily medical runs with multidisciplinary teams through field deployments.
Central to 1Life’s model is the integration of community-based care, advanced diagnostics, and AI-driven workflows. Innovations such as the 1Life Digital Community Healthcare System, portable diagnostic devices, DocMate AI, and the 1Life Health app have streamlined the care system, reducing traditional multi-day care journeys into a single, efficient visit.
In addition to technology, 1Life has strategic partnerships with PhilHealth, DepEd caravans, local government units, and other national agencies, integrating services with various cities/municipalities and provinces to complement local barangay health systems. With healthcare in the Philippines facing rising needs, workforce shortages, and growing reliance on digital solutions, 1Life’s model exemplifies how technology and community-focused strategies can address systemic challenges while improving patient outcomes.
“At 1Life, our innovation is simple: healthcare should not be a privilege. It shouldn’t depend on your zip code, your income, or who you know. We innovate for the last mile, for the overlooked, and for the underserved communities that rarely show up in business plans because they’re not always “profitable.”” Namoco said in his speech.
Namoco’s vision emphasizes patient-centered care and innovation for social impact. His approach demonstrates how technology and data, grounded in human-centered care, can expand access to quality preventive healthcare in rural and remote communities.
The 2026 Mansmith Awards, presented by Mansmith and Fielders, Inc., honor innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact. This year, the program expands its recognition with two new distinctions alongside the Mansmith Innovation Awards: the Mansmith Entrepreneur Awards and the Mansmith CEO Lifetime Achievement Awards, celebrating leaders who exemplify sustainable growth and visionary leadership.
For more information on 1Life’s technology-enabled healthcare services and community programs, visit https://about.1life.ph/.
