The Marine Natural Products and Pharmacognosy Labs of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) focuses on discovering chemical compounds from marine organisms to develop treatments for some of the world’s deadliest diseases. (Photo by Misael Bacani/UP MPRO) A team of...
Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas (Facebook) Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas renewed his push for the immediate approval of a measure aimed at establishing a mammography and breast cancer for his constituents in Novaliches, even...
Senator Cynthia Villar called for greater awareness and early detection of breast cancer as she expressed her concerns on the rising number of cancer cases in the Philippines. “Health is wealth, ika nga, kaya mahalaga na bigyan natin ng panahon ang ating kalusugan. Dapat lagi tayong...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Oct. 15, reiterated its support for efforts to increase public awareness of breast cancer. Manila Bulletin / file photo DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, in a statement, emphasized that the agency’s advocacy for breast cancer awareness extends beyond...
Health advocates called on the government on Friday, Oct. 11, to implement screening mammography as a public health policy to increase breast cancer awareness. Workers install a breast cancer ribbon made of LED strips at the Philtrust Bank main branch along UN Avenue in Manila on October 11, 2024....
Advocacy group ICanServe, in partnership with the Villar Group’s Brittany Hotel, is gearing up for the highly anticipated auction at The Pink Room on September 14. Themed as “A Gallery For Good,” the event combines art, fashion, and advocacy to support breast cancer awareness, early...
Cervical cancer is a serious threat, ranking as the third most common cancer among women, following breast and colorectal cancers, according to the Department of Health (DOH). (Photo from DOH) Nonetheless, the department underscored that preventive measures such as the HPV vaccine and early...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said on Thursday, May 9, that it has increased its Z benefit package for breast cancer patients to 1.4 million. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin) “Yes, this is really good news for our countrymen, especially those who are undergoing treatment,...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the Quezon City local government for its free breast cancer screening program that benefitted 22,476 women in the city's six districts. It said it received reports that of those who availed themselves of the program, 146 tested positive for breast...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has boosted its Z Benefit package for breast cancer to P1.4 million, marking a “1400 percent increase” from the previous package of P100,000, effective March 30, 2024. Photo from PhilHealth Based on PhilHealth Circular 2024-0007, the...
In the Philippines, breast and cervical cancers remain significant health concerns affecting women of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. (Photo from Unsplash) Despite advancements in medical science and increased awareness campaigns, these cancers continue to pose a threat to the health...
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (PPAB) House Deputy Minority Leader and Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera commended the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for increasing the benefits package for breast...
