Amid rising demands in the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 13, announced that it is granting up to five days of annual wellness leave to all teaching and non-teaching personnel to promote employee well-being. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Calling out what they described as “heartless” neglect, health workers from various public and private hospitals in the National Capital Region staged a “Black Hearts Day Protest” in Mendiola, Manila on Friday, Feb. 13, denouncing what they claimed was the government’s failure to protect...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is calling on companies to excuse employees bringing their children for measles-rubella shots and to host vaccination activities at work to safeguard children under five. Labor Advisory No. 02-2026, issued on Feb. 9, urged firms to support the...
Malacañang has branded as mere gossip claims that President Marcos is suffering from a serious illness. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro tagged former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as a "fake news peddler" after he posted a photo of Marcos asking whether...
A health advocacy group on Tuesday, Feb. 10, welcomed the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) proposed move to restrict harmful vape products to protect young people, but stressed that only a total ban on all vaping and novel tobacco products would effectively safeguard public health. Vonn...
There’s a phrase I keep coming back to as a mother and a physician: Children do well when they can. Not when they want to. Not when we threaten or bribe them into compliance. When they actually have the skills to manage what’s happening inside their own bodies. And if they don’t have those...
There’s a spreading trend on Tiktok where babies, while awake, are laid on their chest for a few minutes to strengthen their neck, shoulder, and back. Now, some claim this same process is beneficial for adults as well. For grown-ups, tummy time is said to help fix one’s posture and strengthen...
This week, I had a bumper crop of patients with urinary tract infections, or UTIs for short. I saw a lot of patients with UTIs, both in the clinic as outpatients and as inpatients admitted to the hospital. UTIs are among the most common infections seen by doctors, and proper recognition and...
Are you having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night? The effects of insomnia may vary from person to person suffering from this condition. For some, it could be an inconvenience, but for others, it can have a major impact on their lives. Every single person, regardless...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved an additional five days of paid “wellness leave” annually for all its personnel. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the leave may be used for mental health care, physical wellness activities, or simply as a general break from work....
A total of 7,471 dengue cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 4 to 24, 2026, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Saturday, Feb. 7. Such figure, according to the health department, is lower than the 25,652 dengue cases logged during the same period in 2025. “Matatandaang sa parehong panahon...
The Manila City Government, together with GMA Sparkle Artist Center and Runrio Inc., signed an agreement for the upcoming Sparkle Run 2026 aimed at promoting fitness and health to the public as well as showcasing the city 's famous landmarks and heritage sites. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko...
