Unutilized Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds will now be rechanneled to greater universal healthcare (UHC) access, a move welcomed by the Department of Finance (DOF). In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 20, the DOF commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for ordering the return...
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised participants of the Trillion Peso March on Sunday, Sept. 21, to come prepared and bring essential items as thousands are expected to join the nationwide peaceful protest against corruption. The nationwide event is expected to draw participation from...
In the last two weeks, I’ve had three elderly patients end up in the hospital with severe pneumonia. This isn’t uncommon in my infectious diseases practice since I help take care of very sick patients with lung infections. What is unusual about these cases is that they were not caused by the...
Taiwan Excellence officially launched its three-day event, LOHAS Days, on September 12 at Ayala Malls Market! Market!, aiming to promote a Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) among Filipinos. The event opened with a press conference attended by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who was...
We live in an era where the pursuit of beauty has become more sophisticated, more scientific, and thankfully, more natural-looking than ever before. Gone are the days when aesthetic enhancement meant obvious, overdone results that screamed “work done.” Today’s approach to facial rejuvenation...
BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus, is partnering with Paglaum Mental Health Support Group and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Inc. in launching a pioneering community-based mental health campaign. The initiative is addressing one of the country’s most...
The book of Proverbs in the Bible says, “Gray hair is a crown of splendor. It is attained in the way of righteousness.” Growing old is a blessing, contrary to what others may perceive. Many may think that aging puts one in a weak and vulnerable position. It is a fact that our biological clock...
Last week, at our flag-raising ceremony at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), we had a distinguished guest share an important message on how NIH scientists can contribute to nation-building. Former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, or Ma’am Rosette to those...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc.’s (AC Health) Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the country ’ s first cancer specialty hospital, is teaming-up with global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to launch its Lung Center of Excellence (COE) and a dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic. AC Health said this...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., attributing recent developments in the city 's healthcare services to the strengthened cooperation between local and national governments. Domagoso made the statement as he...
By: Santosh Kesari, Country Manager of Omega Healthcare Philippines The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector remains one of the fastest-growing industries in the Philippines. According to the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the sector generated USD38 billion in...
The United States has announced that it will be providing P13.8 billion in foreign assistance to the Philippines intended for strengthening the country 's health system. The US Embassy in Manila said on Friday, Sept. 12, that the assistance aims to help the country in strengthening its health...
