Former Senator JV Ejercito lauded President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, July 27, for mentioning the Universal Healthcare Law (UHC law) during his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, July 26. "Thank you Mr. President for mentioning the Universal Health Care Law in your last State of...
All stakeholders transacting with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) can now type and send their feedback or concerns on every service provided to them using the bureau's online portal. (Photo courtesy of the BOC) Through the Customer Care Portal System (CCPS), stakeholders are allowed to give their...
The local government unit (LGU) of Makati City is offering free eye checkup, refraction, and eyeglasses to Makati residents. Dubbed as “ Sagip Mata (Eye Rescue)”, the project aims to provide free eye care services to residents of Makati City. The project was the brainchild of Makati City Vice...
In support of the Philippines’ COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) response, the United States Embassy in Manila has turned over 420 intensive care unit (ICU) beds worth P23.9 million ($498,000) to the Department of Health (DOH). United States Embassy Charge d'Affaires John Law (L) and Health...
The Philippines will waste no time in sending overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Israel following the lifitng of the temporary suspension of OFW deployment to that country. (Photo by Vitamina Poleznova/ Unsplash) In a statement Thursday, July 15, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the launch of the first-ever coronavirus disease (COVID-19) telehealth project in Cagayan Valley. A member of the medical staff takes care of a patient infected by COVID-19 at the Intensive Care Unit of the Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital on...
Senator Sonny Angara is seeking passage of a bill that would provide free annual medical check-up for all Filipinos, which is a vital preventive health care service that can help stop any potential critical ailments at an early stage. As one of the authors of Republic Act 11223 or the Universal...
As much as we love our babies, nothing can really prepare a new mom, or any mom in general, for the postpartum body that it brings. From weight gain to visible stretch marks, childbirth and age can take a toll on our physical appearances, and even our self-love. As the adage goes, “Love yourself...
Due to the dire humanitarian situation following the series of armed clashes in Southern Philippines, the European Union (EU) is providing €500,000 (P29 million) to assist the victims of the ongoing conflict that forced about 66,000 people to flee their homes specifically in the hardest-hit areas...
Got hair fall? Stressed? Try these products Hair fall is a natural occurrence. But, according to Basement Salon creative director Stefan Wilczynsk revealed that 99 percent of the time, stress is the cause of hair fall. “The first reason is our lifestyle, we are not made to run 24 hours a day. We...
Proper skin care for the gents Men have always been simple when it comes to grooming and skin care. A lot of them are not really particular about the products that they use, with some just getting by with a basic wash. The truth is, men have skin issues as much as women, and this is why proper skin...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care continues to extend assistance to the families of persons deprived of liberty or PDLs. Bishop Joel Baylon (Manila Bulletin photo) Commission chairman Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon said it is part of...
