President Marcos asked local government units (LGUs) to support the implementation of the administration’s “Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics,” as he stressed that healthcare for Filipinos should be a right and not a privilege. MAKING HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBLE — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’...
President Marcos on Tuesday, Sept. 10, said that the country’s health care system should not be politicized as he delivered 129 ambulances to local government units (LGUs) regardless of political affiliations. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of 129...
The Department of Health (DOH) and SM Supermalls have signed a Memorandum of Agreement at the SM Mall of Asia to enhance healthcare accessibility nationwide. From left: SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations Junias Eusebio, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, and...
In recent years, Filipino households have increasingly felt the strain of healthcare costs, a crisis that has only intensified amid economic challenges. As the country strives for improved healthcare access, many families find themselves grappling with the financial implications of medical care,...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) reported that it has completed its investment in St. Joseph Drug, officially adding the North Luzon-based pharmaceutical company to its healthcare portfolio. In a statement, AC Health’s parent, Ayala Corporation, said the definitive agreements were...
More medical professionals will be deployed to Romblon in a bid to address the healthcare situation in the province, President Marcos said. The Department of Health (DOH), Marcos said, is working with the local government of Romblon to improve and modernize its healthcare system. "Ukol naman sa...
DAVAO CITY – A total of P826.2 million will be set aside for next year for the health emergency allowance (HEA) of the remaining unpaid healthcare and non-healthcare workers who served during the pandemic in the Davao region, a Health official said. Dr. Annabelle P. Yumang, Department of Health...
SUBIC, Zambales As the Department of Health (DOH) endeavors to make Filipinos among the “healthiest in Asia” by 2040, it underscored on Thursday, June 13, the urgent need to address the concerns and plight of healthcare workers to ensure they can continue serving their country. Filipino...
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked President Marcos to send Filipino mental health workers to Ukraine to help ensure the welfare of their soldiers amid its raging armed conflict with Russia. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a courtesy...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has committed to settling all arrears of the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) by the end of 2025. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said she is focused on resolving the outstanding HEA payments for healthcare workers. “Our...
Recognizing that social good initiatives uplift populations, especially those who put healthcare last, the SM Foundation continues to prioritize preventive healthcare promotion. An elderly patient avails of free medical services at SM City Marilao's SM Foundation medical mission. For the SM...
President Marcos said that P59.8 billion or 78.92 percent of the Covid health emergency allowance (HEA) was already distributed to the country's health workers. File photo Marcos said this as the Philippines celebrated National Health Workers' Day on Tuesday, May 7. In a Facebook post, the...
