Illustrations by Nancy Marie Andam From rubbing manzanilla oil on a fussy baby to placing a coin on the belly to “fix” an outie, these traditional remedies are usually passed down with love and good intentions. But some may carry real health risks. To help parents make safer choices, Manila...
BACOLOD CITY – The first government-run cancer care center in the Negros Island Region opened on Wednesday at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital in this highly-urbanized city. Beginning Aug. 26, the center will start accommodating and offering free chemotherapy sessions to...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Monday, August 11 called on Congress to constitute the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the provisions of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act and ensure its provisions are being implemented correctly. In a...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and youth-led science and technology media organization ScienceKonek signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Monday, Aug. 4, to introduce science and technology programs in DSWD’s centers and residential care facilities (CRCFs). DSWD...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, June 25, expressed full support for the Governance Commission for GOCCs’ (GCG) approval of the long-anticipated reorganization of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). In a statement, DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa said the move...
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday, June 24, led the launching of the country 's very first animal care facility, marking another milestone in her administration’s commitment to promote animal welfare and foster a safe and pet-friendly environment. Located on Sultana St. in Barangay...
ILOILO CITY — A quasi-judicial agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas region has warned against online baby selling, particularly on Facebook. “Online baby selling is tantamount to human trafficking, child abuse, exploitation, and illegal...
Economic advocacy group Action for Economic Reforms (AER) backs the Department of Finance’s (DOF) stance to retain Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (Philhealth) five-percent premium rate, warning that any reduction would have catastrophic consequences for the country’s health financing...
The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) is urging the government to strictly implement the newly signed law aimed at improving the quality of early childhood education and care in the country. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12199, or the...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, May 16 hailed the enactment into law of the measure that would help strengthen the country’s efforts to nurture Filipino children in their most formative years. Legarda commended the signing into law of Republic Act No. 12199, or the Early Childhood Care and...
President Marcos has signed Republic Act No. 12199, which prioritizes early education, proper nutrition, and caring support to give young Filipino children, especially those aged zero to five, a strong start in life President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (file) The Early Childhood...
When it comes to effective, sustainable, and affordable hair care, Naturals by Watsons continues to stand out as a top-of-mind brand. A long-time cult favorite, it has consistently delivered products made from natural ingredients that not only care for the hair but also nurture the...
