Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill that seeks to institutionalize suicide intervention throughout the whole country by formulating life-planning education for Filipino youths. Villar filed Senate Bill No. 1669, or the Act to Provide Early Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Expansion which...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that next year's proposed national budget will focus on strengthening the nationwide healthcare system. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM has allocated P22.98 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) for its...
The decision to replace officials within the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) was “unanimous” among the board members, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. Health Secretary Ted Herbosa replies to questions from the media during a Palace press...
In 1998, Australian sociologist Judy Singer introduced the term neurodivergent, which stemmed from the word neurodiversity. The brain develops in a unique way. No two brains are exactly alike. A person who is neurodivergent, however, has a brain that processes, learns, and behaves differently from...
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy source of our cells, is now gaining recognition for its incredible benefits in skincare. Derived mainly from yeast, which is rich in B vitamins, ATP provides essential energy to our cells, supporting their optimal functioning and overall health. Let's...
A GROWING BOND The author joins a group for a spiritual retreat in hopes of gaining peace and spiritual nourishment By HONEY REYES In mid-September, 26 strangers and I, all in various stages of emotional crisis, spent two nights and two days on this bushy and gorgeous retreat location at the Our...
By YVES LAURENT CAISIP A TRAGIC TRUTH Amid the rise of Covid-19 cases in 2020, reports of physical and sexual abuse against women also rose (Freepik) The outbreak of Covid-19 has caused restricted movements to a lot of people. Lurking behind it is another pandemic not openly discussed by victims,...
President Marcos has approved the creation of the Universal Health Care Coordinating Council to oversee the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act nationwide. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) This was announced by Department of Health...
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2023, companies and various brands are hosting events to raise awareness, educate others about the disease, and provide support to breast cancer patients and survivors. From fun runs, dances, exhibits, these initiatives bring communities...
The world has gone digital. Today’s younger generation, most of whom are recognized as the world’s digital natives, has the most access to tablets and computers, whether for schoolwork or gaming. It’s not uncommon for many children today to develop near-sightedness, also called myopia. ...
Green spaces, or parks and open spaces, are important in people’s lives. It offers the body and mind a place to relax and rejuvenate. Recently, Senator Sonny Angara recommended that more parks and open spaces be developed as a means to strengthen mental health. The remark may not have been...
Senator Sonny Angara is seeking the development of more parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces as a means to help Filipinos cope with mental health issues. During the hearing on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Angara suggested a shift or...
