On the 82nd commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan, President Marcos visited the Renal Dialysis Center of the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) and donated P150 million for the procurement of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visits t the Renal...
With the rising prevalence of diseases straining healthcare systems, preventive healthcare has become an urgent priority to identify and address potential health issues before they develop. THE SM Foundation recently led medical missions in Bohol and Laguna that benefitted about 3,000 patients....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 4, extended its congratulations to the Rizal Medical Center’s (RMC) Dermatology Department for clinching the coveted Specialty Clinic of the Year title at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024. Photo from DOH DOH said RMC’s Dermatology Department...
De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) won the “Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year – Philippines” title during the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore last March 26, 2024. The award was given in recognition to DLSMC’s “unwavering commitment in providing exceptional and...
BACOLOD CITY – A 23-year-old Bacolodnon placed third in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination, 39 years after his father topped the same examination in 1985. Ralph Jason Tulmo garnered a 92.70 percent rating which enabled him to secure a spot in the Top 10. TULMO (FB) Tulmo...
From left: Gab Del Mundo, Marketing Head; Joshua Dizon, Digital Communications and Media Head; Shirley Macalipay, Chief Human Resource Officer; Dr. Christian Delos Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer; Dr. Ruben G. Kasala, TMC Ortigas EVP & CEO; Jose Xavier Gonzales, Chairman of the Board; Tim...
The controversial bill seeking to legalize access to medical cannabis or medical marijuana is now up for plenary deliberations in the Senate. Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to allow the use of medical cannabis as he pushes the passage of Senate Bill No. 2573 or the Cannabis Medicalization Act...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Ako Bicol party-list conducted the Tarabangan Caravan medical and dental mission that benefitted hundreds of residents in four barangays in Malinao, Albay on Friday, March 8. RESIDENTS from Barangays Jonop, Cabunturan, Balza, and Burabod in Malinao, Albay avail of free...
The officers from PhilHealth formally awarded the Z-Benefit Package for Kidney Transplantation contract to Capitol Medical Center, Inc (CMCI). Photo shows (L-R): CMC Medical Director, Dr. Jorge T. Logarta, PhilHealth Vice President, Regional Office NCR, Dr. Bernadette C. Lico, Dr. Janice Gem P....
(File photo) Former Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) rebels and decommissioned combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will now be able to access vital health services in public hospitals through the newly established partnership between the Office of...
Bicol Saro Party-list Brian Yamsuan (Facebook) Noting that six out of 10 Filipinos die without even being attended to by a physician, a rookie congressman is batting for a law that would provide the people with free annual medical check-ups. ...
While Senator Imee Marcos appreciates the intent behind the bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana, she said that this requires very strict enforcement to ensure its intended use. "I appreciate the intent particularly the compassionate use of marijuana but at the same time I would like to...
