Noel started his career as a Doctor-to-the-Barrios, delivering care to underserved communities in geographically-isolated areas of the Philippines.

Together with his team in Batanes, he advocated for the establishment of an interlocal service delivery network, initiated drafting of investment plans for health, encouraged adaptation of technology in health processes, and promoted risk reduction and disaster resilience. Noel also was the incident commander of Inter-Sectoral COVID-19 Task Force, whose policies helped to minimize the effect of the pandemic.

In 2021, Noel joined the Philippine Red Cross, where he lead the clinical services of the organization. He also managed various COVID-19 response programs such as the national vaccination program and community-based isolation facilities.

Moreover, he is the Director of the Philippine Red Cross COVID-19 Emergency Field Hospital, the biggest tent hospital complex in the country dedicated to COVID-19 treatment.

To date, he continues to serve as a humanitarian physician, public health consultant, and pandemic response lead for various public agencies, private groups, and non-government organizations.

Through his EI fellowship experience, he hopes to become better equipped with the knowledge, skills, and network to promote healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities where everyone's health is prioritized and protected – before, during, and after disasters.