PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita “Migs” Nograles is looking for ways to help current and past Filipino Olympians following the death of track and field legend Lydia De Vega on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Lydia de Vega (Photo from Steph Mercado de Koenigswarter via Facebook) De Vega, who was once dubbed...
Former vice president Leni Robredo said on Monday, Aug. 1, that Filipinos should not forget the legacy of the late president Cory Aquino as “a woman of firsts” who led the fight for democracy. Former vice president Leni Robredo poses for a photo beside the portrait of democracy icon Cory...
Messages poured in on the commemoration of the 13th death anniversary of democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, who died in 2009 at age of 76 because of advanced colon cancer. A supporter of former president Cory Aquino visited her tomb at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City on...
Coping with life after cancer through spirituality Cancer survivors begin a new happy chapter in their lives filled with happiness after overcoming the battle with the big C. Fear, doubt, and worry, however, may strike them anytime. Will my cancer come back? Have I fully recovered? It is human to...
Sustainable nail polish brand strengthens advocacy efforts with the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care Inc. From left Ogie Rodriguez, Juni Del Rosario, Millet Ilagan, Jennifer Angeles, Malu Del Rosario, Lizette Lim, Philipp Renner, Marnie Jaranilla, Nathalia Jardin, and Tim Michael UK-formulated...
The Navotas City government offered free cervical cancer screening and chest X-ray to its residents on Tuesday, May 17. Around 220 women living in the city underwent visual inspection of cervix with acetic acid (VIA) screening test in 11 health centers, according to the city government. "Due to the...
Introducing a free breast cancer information source made by a high school junior By CARLA PARAS SISON In the Pink, a free mobile app and website for breast cancer treatment and management, was launched at the online forum called “Thrive, Not Just Survive” in early May. Created by a high school...
By Jun R. Ruiz Jr., M.D. Colorectal cancer is an important preventable and treatable cancer, as it ranks as the third most common cancer in the Philippines. In 2020, an estimated 17,364 new patients in the country were reported to be diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
A day before she underwent bone marrow transplant Jon Batiste won five Grammy awards last Sunday, April 3, but that's not the biggest news this man has to share to the world. He revealed that he has been married to his partner of eight years, Suleika Jaouad, since February. In an interview with CBS...
Dido de la Paz, who's battling cancer, is asking fans for financial help and prayers. On Facebook, the 65-year-old star shared how he's unable to sleep because of the challenges he has been facing. "Paano na kaya ito???... Sabi ng doktor hindi na raw pwedeng operahan yung cancer ko. Kumalat na....
President Duterte led the inauguration of the Cancer Diagnostic Institute Building and Cancer Treatment Facility Building of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which will serve cancer patients not only in Davao City but also in its nearby provinces. Photo of the newly constructed...
How to prevent colorectal cancer When food and fluids are ingested, they travel through our digestive tract, which begins with the mouth and ends with the colon or large intestine where stool is formed, and the rectum, which serves as a temporary storehouse for stool or feces. According to the...
