Albert Einstein once said, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase our chances of survival for life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” If the genius Einstein said that a diet based on plants is beneficial to health, then coffee must be healthy considering that...
In the fast paced world of cosmetic medicine, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have secured their place as a popular, non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation. These fillers, celebrated for their ability to restore volume and smooth out wrinkles, are typically lauded for their safety and efficacy....
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) calls on the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to increase the healthcare benefits and packages offered to its members. In a statement, PCCI President Enunina V. Mangio said that PhilHealth's mandate is to provide affordable and...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Calling it a waste of public funds, House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has slammed the delay in the Department of Health's (DOH) procurement...
CEBU CITY – The City Health Department has recommended the declaration of a state of public health emergency here due to increasing dengue cases. Dr. Daisy Villa, who made the recommendation to acting Mayor Raymond Garcia, said that the declaration will help combat rising cases. She said the...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) condemned the Medical Action Group for spreading false and misleading information regarding the coverage of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). In a statement, the budget department said the group is sowing fear and panic among Filipinos...
In a milestone move that promises to transform healthcare accessibility in the Philippines, PHILUSA Corporation forged a partnership with Bayer Philippines to bring forth a new era of world-class quality medicines at affordable prices through RHEA Generics. The ceremonial signing event was...
Asian Hospital and Medical Center proudly clinched major honors at the prestigious 2024 Hospital Management Asia (HMA) Awards, held in Bali, Indonesia, on August 29, 2024. Competing against 307 entries from 113 hospitals across 15 countries, Asian Hospital’s victories underscore its unwavering...
AC Health announced that oncology specialists at City of Hope can now provide leading-edge clinical guidance to patients living in Southeast Asia through a second opinion collaboration agreement with the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH). City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced...
CLINICAL MATTERS A few weeks ago, a medical intern set social media ablaze for all the wrong reasons. She posted a TikTok video of her experience at a public hospital while performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a patient. The backlash was instant and massive. She got called out for...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (PPAB) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa told a House of Representatives panel that he plans to boost the government’s support toward Filipinos' medical expenses to help lower...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin said the Marcos administration, particularly through the Department of Health (DOH) headed by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, was able to release the remaining health...
