The government will hire about 1,224 healthcare workers for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) over the next three years. UP-Philippine General Hospital (Photo courtesy of UP Philippine General Hospital) The move follows the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) approval of funding for...
By: Melville Brooks, director of Talent Management, Omega Healthcare Philippines Women have made significant strides in the workplace, contributing their skills, leadership, and innovation across industries, particularly in healthcare. Ensuring they have an environment where they can...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will lead the Philippines’ business mission in the United States (US) to help solidify the country’s position as a quality provider of healthcare information management services, expanding the sector’s reach into new markets. In a statement, the DTI...
Despite long-standing challenges in the country’s healthcare system, 2024 has seen significant milestones in public health, according to the Department of Health (DOH). (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) DOH Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa highlighted the department's notable strides in advancing...
Zobel-led Ayala Corporation, the country's oldest conglomerate, has secured a €50 million (P3.1 billion) social loan from leading European bank ING to support the portfolio growth of Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health). In a statement, Ayala said, "this social loan from ING comes at an...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health), a member of the Zobel-led Ayala Group, is leading the private sector’s efforts to fight the HIV epidemic in the Philippines through a partnership with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). In a statement, the country’s oldest...
President Marcos has signed into law measures that increase the capabilities of hospitals in different parts of the country to cater to the needs of the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos signed on Oct. 26 Republic Act (RA) No. 12040 which upgraded the...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Wednesday, October 30 reminded executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) that they are not operating as a private corporation that needs to yearly acquire huge savings and earn profit. As the state health insurance agency,...
The AC Health Group’s I.E. Medica, a pharmaceutical importer and distribution company, has kicked off its expansion plans with the construction of a new warehouse in the Cavite Technopark. In a statement, Ayala Corporation said the groundbreaking for the new warehouse is a significant step toward...
By: Santosh Kesari, Country Manager of Omega Healthcare Philippines Healthcare organizations continue to face a wide array of challenges,including staffing shortages, increasing operational costs, and the need to improve patient experience. To address these issues, healthcare providers are...
President Marcos has bared that his administration is constructing several medical facilities for cancer patients, as he reiterated his resolve to bring services closer to the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this in response to a message sent to him by...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Sept. 21, that the total Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) obligation of P103.5 billion is “now 90 percent paid.” MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO This follows President Marcos’s decision to fully fund the remaining P27.3 billion this...
