The measure requiring Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel to be certified medical first responders and emergency medical technicians has been approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Unanimously passed on third...
Public school teachers may receive more benefits, such as free medical check up and legal advice, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said on Monday, Feb. 13. Vice President Sara Duterte is the guest speaker during the Kalinga 28th founding anniversary and 4th Bodong Festival in...
CEU MedTech Alumni are the leads Mrs. Rowena Pablico and Ms. Luella Vertucio are both Centro Escolar University School of Medical Technology alumni, and they both presently occupy the highest position in the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) Inc. USA and Philippines,...
The city government of Parañaque conducted a medical caravan in line with the celebration of the 25th cityhood anniversary on Feb. 13. Mayor Eric Olivarez said the medical caravan was held at Silverio compound basketball court in Barangay Silverio on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Olivarez said the caravan...
Twins Marvy and Marvin, 13, had normal bodies when they were first born. While they were growing up, they started showing deformities. Marvy and Marvin (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) Their father Benny was left no choice, but to seek medical attention so they could live a normal life...
THE province of Ilocos Norte led by Gov. Matthew Manotoc (seventh from left) receives five fully-equipped ambulances from the Department of Health. The turnover was witnessed by Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos (eighth from left). (Photo via Freddie Lazaro) LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The...
SYDNEY, Australia -- Australia's drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin -- more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms -- will soon be used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress. Psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the two...
The Caloocan City government announced on Monday, Jan. 30, that 970 residents benefitted from the week-long medical mission in the city last Jan. 23 to 27, as part of the city’s 61st founding anniversary celebration. The medical mission, in collaboration with the Caloocan City Medical Center...
Parañaque City 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez distributed guarantee letters for medical assistance to six constituents on Thursday, Jan. 26. Olivarez said the six city constituents who are in dire need of medical and financial assistance are currently confined at three hospitals in Metro Manila....
SM Group throws massive support behind Dinagyang, the mother of Philippine festivals MERRYMAKING ON CALLE REAL Contingents from different tribes of various barangays in Iloilo City presenting their dance in the Dinagyang Festival 2023 celebration at the Freedom Grandstand (Juan Carlo de Vela) Over...
Over 100 emergency medical services personnel were deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to assist the attendees of the Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu City. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Seventy-five on-foot patrols, 15 first aid stations with welfare desks, and four ambulances from PRC were...
Ninety-three attendees of Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu have received medical assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) so far. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross As per PRC's update on Friday, Jan. 13, 42 persons had their blood pressure monitored, 46 persons experienced dizziness, abdominal...
