Jemay Santiago steps into a more personal and emotionally exposed chapter with her new R&B single “1A,” a track centered on grief, anxiety, and the quiet process of rebuilding self-worth. Known for her curated online presence as a content creator, Santiago shifts away from polished digital...
By Dr. Carmina Charmaine Bernardo Head, Esketamine Center – Asian Brain Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Two weeks ago, you woke up sad, feeling heavy. You figured it was probably due to a little setback at work. The next day, the sadness remained. Seven days later, you were still sad....
The national government’s (NG) usual April budget surplus shrank by more than half this year after the annual income tax returns (AITRs) filing and payment deadline was extended by one month due to the national energy emergency, although revenues were partly supported by millions of pesos in...
After the topical copper peptide wave hit Manila, the next frontier has quietly arrived: GHK-Cu in injectable form, marketed as a “peptide pen” by overseas longevity sites and resold by local importers. The pitch is simple. If a serum gives modest results, surely a subcutaneous injection would...
The International Thyroid Awareness Week is held each year in May. Why is a small butterfly-shaped gland being given so much importance? This tiny gland located at the front of the neck is a force to be reckoned with. It may be a small part of your body, but it can do terrible things to your...
Last May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus declared the ongoing epidemic of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). At the time of the declaration, eight cases...
By 2026, the cost of getting sick in the Philippines had become a major financial risk for the average family. Data from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows exactly how vulnerable most households are: six out of 10 Filipino families cannot pay for an unexpected ₱10,000 medical bill without...
Singer-songwriter Jessie J has confirmed that she is now cancer-free following a prolonged and emotional battle with breast cancer. The “Price Tag” hitmaker made the announcement on social media, posting a video that documented moments leading up to her latest medical checkup after undergoing a...
METRO MATTERS Last April, the San Juan city government opened the doors of the Makabagong San Juan Theater to host the Department of Health’s kickoff for World Immunization Week and the pre-launch of the “Ligtas Tigdas” campaign. More than a ceremonial gathering, the event served as a...
With anxiety and depression remaining crucial issue among Filipino youth, Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is eyeing the establishment of accessible mental health services in all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). For this purpose, Yamsuan has filed House Bill (HB) No....
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Anxious healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places. Long the scene of attacks by an array of armed...
The Quezon City government on Thursday, May 21, urged women residents aged 30 to 65 to undergo free cervical cancer screening as part of its observance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The screening, conducted by the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD), is being held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on...
