Senator Christopher “Bong” Go hailed the enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the public healthcare system in Mindanao. He described the twin laws as critical to his ongoing efforts to bring quality medical services closer to Filipinos, especially those in underserved areas. Senator...
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...
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...
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) 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...
President Marcos has reiterated his commitment to improving the country's healthcare system as he reported that there are now 131 medical specialty centers across the country as of December 2023. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Instagram) In a video uploaded to his...
President Marcos said he would continue to prioritize upholding the well-being of Filipinos despite healthcare not being "politically salable." President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the inauguration of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH)...
Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo believes that something serious must be done to fix the country's ailing healthcare system. Quimbo filed on Wednesday, Nov. 8...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, August 28 said he expects more Filipinos to have access to specialized medical care soon. This, after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed the Regional Specialty Centers Act designed to enhance healthcare accessibility especially...
Keen on making primary healthcare accessible especially to remote communities, the top official of the Department of Health (DOH) said that the agency is planning to forge partnerships with local government units (LGUs) who are in charge of their local health system. *(MB file photo)* "On the aspect...
Covid-19 admissions in private hospitals across the Philippines remained low and manageable according to a health expert. (Unsplash) Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPI) President Dr. Jose Rene de Grano, on Thursday, Nov. 24, said aside from hospitals in Western and Central...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) expressed its support for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s plan to strengthen the country’s healthcare system by building specialty hospitals across the Philippines as well as “prioritizing the welfare” of medical frontliners. (CHED)...
