Throughout her career, Riva Quenery has always had one constant source of support — her mother. From celebrating milestones to helping her through challenges, Riva’s mom has remained her biggest cheerleader, always encouraging her to keep pursuing her dreams and goals.
That unwavering support is exactly why, when it was time for Riva to give back, she did not hesitate.
A long-time client of Shinagawa Diagnostic, Riva recently brought her parents to the clinic for their health checkups. Although her parents were initially hesitant about undergoing screening, Riva eventually convinced them by sharing her own positive experiences and reassuring them about the quality of care at the clinic.
Their visit soon became a meaningful reminder of how important preventive healthcare truly is — especially for families.
Nahirapan talaga ako dalhin sila dito. Pero kasi, hindi ko naman sila masisisi kasi yung mga usual or mga common na mga ibang mga facilities, medyo nakaka-intimidate din talaga yung feeling. Parang, lalo na kapag may mom ka na over-thinker o kaya meron ka din mga parents na okay naman daw yung nararamdaman. Isa sa naturo nila sa akin yun na prevention is better than cure. So, mas okay na na, mas alamin na ngayon. So, na-convince ko naman sila at I’m so happy na ngayon ay nag-a-agree na sila sa akin at naintinidhan nila. Ganda eh, ganda talaga dito.
Now that Riva herself is also a mother, her mom shared how taking care of one’s health becomes even more important with age and responsibility. For her, staying healthy is not something you do simply because you have to, but because you genuinely want to — for yourself and for the people who depend on you.
Being healthy is not just about me but also for my loved ones, especially my family. Para hindi lang yung gusto mo lang mangyayari sa life mo. Kailangan mag-considerate ka na meron din mga nagmamahal sa’yo na ayaw ka nilang magkaroon ng sakit or anything. Gusto na always healthy ka.