Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. on Friday, July 31, denied allegations that he gambled at casinos after a complaint accusing him of doing so was reportedly filed before the Presidential Complaint Center in Malacañang. In a statement, Pujalte vehemently denied the...
Vice President Sara Duterte disclosed that former President Rodrigo Duterte developed bed sores while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the condition remains a concern because of his age and diabetes. In an interview conducted on July 30 and released by the Office of...
Malacañang said the government is considering possible reforms in excise and health taxes to offset the P66 billion forgone revenues from President Marcos ' proposed tax relief package. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Finance (DOF)...
Vice President Sara Duterte said former President Rodrigo Duterte is currently dealing with a skin condition while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), as she renewed her call for the tribunal to expedite proceedings and allow him to return to the Philippines. Speaking to...
The medical assistance for Filipino patients, particularly the poor and those who were financially affected by hospital expenses burden, got a big boost after the The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Board approved the release of an additional P1.16 billion contribution to the...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, July 29, said five former health secretaries will advise the agency on the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act and help address issues affecting the delivery of health services. In a statement, Health Secretary Jose S. Pujalte Jr. said the...
Before, healthcare was a term mostly used in conversations within hospitals and clinics. It was something people turned to only when illness struck. Today, that narrative has changed. Healthcare is now discussed far beyond medical institutions. It influences how we work, eat, travel, and age,...
There have recently been a lot of discussions on social media about whether pursuing a career in medicine is still worthwhile. It started with a TikTok post where an undergrad shared his dream of going to medical school. A commenter who said he/she was a doctor discouraged the student from pursuing...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) signed an agreement with Maxicare Healthcare Corp. to launch G-HEALTH, a program offering zero-interest financing for health and hospitalization insurance to government employees. In a statement, GSIS said the initiative allows public sector workers...
When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and achieving optimal health at any age, both the quality and quantity of the food we eat greatly influence our weight and overall well-being. However, it 's not just what or how much we eat that matters. Our eating behaviors and lifestyle habits...
Selling the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.’s (Pagcor) Casino Filipino operations could fetch up to ₱50 billion in immediate revenue for the government, but the windfall will not go to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), according to Makati-based legal practice Geronimo...
Television host and mental health advocate Kim Atienza has accepted the public apology issued by Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Jowel Jomarsus P. Gatus following the backlash over the latter’s remarks about depression during a homily. In a Facebook post, Atienza thanked...
