The lack of manpower continues to pose a “big concern” in addressing bullying and mental health concerns in schools nationwide. (Photo from Unsplash) This was highlighted in a statement issued by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on July 4 after convening the...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) should focus on addressing much bigger problems instead of the pitch to rename the agency. House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, a...
Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa (Screengrab from PTV) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, July 3, said the government may be able to disburse P27 billion to settle unpaid Covid allowances for health workers across the country by the end of this year. In...
An official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 2, confirmed the proposal by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to rename the agency but clarified that it is still under further study. (Photo from DOH) “The proposal to rename the Department is a sound idea floated by the Secretary,...
(MANILA BULLETIN) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee has entered into a partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in a bid to improve information dissemination about the health benefits for farmers,...
The Eye and Vision Institute (EVI) of The Medical City (TMC) is dedicated to providing top-notch eye care and promoting eye health. EVI has expanded its services to become a comprehensive "one-stop shop" for all eye care needs, accessible to all patients. Cataracts, which cause blurred vision and...
Borough Lasik Center (BLC), a leading provider of Lasik eye surgery in the Philippines, recently announced the launch of Clear, the latest and most advanced technology in refractive surgery. Life changing vision for all Clear represents a significant leap forward in Lasik procedures. This...
AstraZeneca Philippines joins arms with AC Health, Cancer Coalition Philippines, British Embassy Manila, and the Embassy of Sweden Manila to pursue better outcomes for lung cancer patients. The organizations pledged their commitment to the cause in an event held at the Healthway Cancer Care...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Francisco Duque III (PPAB/PCOO) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin lambasted former Department of Health (DOH) secretary...
Public health experts are raising concerns for senior citizens and Filipinos with comorbidities regarding the serious risks associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country has over nine million seniors aged 60 and above. Seniors,...
Ayala Foundation announces the recruitment of the next batch of athletes for the Atletang Ayala program, which supports Filipino athletes with great potential to become the country’s next crop of Olympic medalists, while also opening opportunities for them to build professional careers within the...
You became curious and decided to check your blood pressure. It was above normal, causing you slight panic as you asked yourself, "Am I already hypertensive?" Not necessarily. A single instance of high blood pressure isn't sufficient to draw any conclusions. There are several criteria that doctors...
