September 22, 2026 Brave Ahead: Bimby Aquino Begins a New Chapter with iCare HMO 

Filipinos have watched Bimby Aquino grow up in the public eye. From being one of the country’s most recognizable child stars, Bimby is now stepping forward at 19 with new opportunities, greater responsibilities, and a growing sense of the kind of adult he wants to become. 

Marking this new chapter, Bimby joins iCare as ambassador for iCare HMO Individual and Family Plans, his first brand endorsement as an adult. 

For Bimby, choosing healthcare for this milestone is deeply personal. His family’s experience has given him an early understanding of the importance of access to healthcare, particularly as his mother, Kris Aquino, continues her journey with multiple autoimmune illnesses. 

Having experienced firsthand what access to healthcare can mean for a family, Bimby believes it should not be limited to those who can easily afford it. 

“But health should not be a privilege, nor should it be a struggle. It should be a given,” he says. “I’m partnering with iCare because every family deserves the care we fought so hard for.” 

From Being Cared For to Caring for Others 

For years, Filipinos saw Bimby as the child being cared for by his family. Today, one of the things he values most about adulthood is becoming capable of giving some of that care back. 

“I love having the freedom to provide for my mom and brother. It feels nice to be a responsible member of the family,” Bimby says. 

That responsibility now includes healthcare. Bimby secured iCare HMO coverage for himself and his kuya. He also made sure that members of their household, the people who helped care for him and his family through the years, have access to health protection through iCare. 

“Even if we’re not blood-related, they took care of us. They’re really part of my family, and they deserve to have that right to be healthy,” he says. 

The decision makes his first adult endorsement more than a career milestone. It reflects the kind of adult Bimby wants to become: a loving son and brother who remembers the people who helped raise him and, when given the opportunity, chooses to care for them in return. 

Brave Ahead into Adulthood 

For Bimby, Brave Ahead captures this new chapter: moving into adulthood with confidence while recognizing the responsibilities that come with it, especially toward the people he loves. 

His perspective on health was shaped early by his mother. 

“My mom always told me that if you don’t take care of your health at an early age, your health problems might catch up to you. So, I believe that as early as you can, make sure that your health is well taken care of,” he says. 

Now an adult, Bimby is putting that lesson into practice. The care he grew up receiving is becoming something he can extend to others, from his kuya to the members of their household whom he considers family. 

It is a transition familiar to many young Filipino adults. A first job, a first paycheck, or a new career can bring greater independence, but adulthood can also change the way people think about responsibility. Priorities begin to extend beyond themselves to parents, siblings, and the people who have become family. 

Being Brave Ahead does not mean having everything figured out. It means beginning to take responsibility today while looking ahead to what you and the people you love may need tomorrow. 

Healthcare can be part of that preparation. As young adults begin making decisions for themselves and their families, planning for healthcare early can help them prepare for unexpected health needs. 

For You and Your Family 

Bimby joins iCare as the HMO continues to expand its presence across corporate, individual, family, and prepaid healthcare. 

iCare HMO Individual and Family Plans are designed for different healthcare needs, life stages, and budgets. 

Principal enrollment can begin at age 18, giving young adults like Bimby the opportunity to take a more active role in planning for their own healthcare and that of the people they care for. Depending on the plan selected and its applicable terms and conditions, benefits may include preventive outpatient services such as routine check-ups and annual physical examinations, inpatient hospitalization, and accredited emergency care. 

For Bimby, however, the partnership ultimately comes back to something much simpler: family. 

His first endorsement as an adult marks the next chapter of a life Filipinos have followed since he was a child. This time, they are seeing a young man beginning to make his own decisions while remaining deeply connected to his role as a son, brother, and member of a much bigger family. 

For Bimby, adulthood does not mean growing away from the people who raised him. It means becoming more capable of giving back to them. 

That is what being Brave Ahead can look like: having the courage to face what comes next, the foresight to prepare for the future, and the maturity to care for the people who have always been part of your journey. 

For you and your family. iCare HMO Individual and Family Plans.