UNDER THE MICRSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Once again, the Philippines is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is proceeding with the investigation on the extrajudicial killings in the country. Soon after that announcement, another related development arose...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Recently, my equanimity was shattered by a development arising out of my medical practice. I have been performing paternity testing for the past 32 years and have had to testify in court as an expert witness in over 100 paternity cases so far. All my...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Recently, a news article stated that Germany and the United Kingdom are luring second-year nursing students to continue their studies in their countries with free tuition and lodging. Once they finish their nursing course, they have to serve a period of time...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Looks like the economic prospects for 2023 are not good. It’s not going to get any better, what with the continuing Ukraine war, rampant inflation, and the threat of new Covid variants arising in China. I’m not an economist, so I have no financial advice...
Ina Raymundo recently thanked a taxi driver for returning her son’s misplaced phone. On Instagram, the latter expressed her gratitude. She wrote: "Maraming salamat, Mike, driver ng RMJJ taxi! My son left his cellphone in his car but he returned it to us." "Nakakatuwa at may mga tao pa talaga na...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo It’s that time when we wonder what the new year holds for us. Well, allow me to peer into my crystal ball to see what’s ahead of us in Covid matters. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that its experts would meet when it’s time to...
The death toll due to flooding and intense rains brought by a shearline during the Christmas season has reached 25 on Wednesday, Dec. 28, as top disaster officials flew to Northern Mindanao (Region 10) to extend assistance to one of the hardest-hit regions. (Sitting, R-L) National Disaster Risk...
UNDER THE MICRSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Amid the present-day uncertainties of daily living, we should be aware of a more existential threat to our existence, not just individuals, but as the human race. Our planet is hurtling toward Armageddon with the threat of climate change affecting not just the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo During an interview of a Pathology residency applicant, she was asked how she envisioned her Pathology practice 10 years after graduating. Her answer was: “The health system in our country is now better than it was before. Hospitals have improved...
Ina Raymundo took fans to a walk down memory lane recently. To celebrate her 20th wedding anniversary with Brian Poturnak, she shared on Instagram a video taken during the nuptials. She wrote: "Twenty years ago, I married the man of my (day)dreams, my Prince Charming, my answered prayer. Best...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo ‘Tis the season for joy and merriment for most of us, especially Christians who observe the birth of Jesus Christ as a major event. For all, the advent of a new year is cause for hope and rejoicing after surviving the current year, especially during these...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo From their former image as places of disease and death, hospitals are now viewed as centers of wellness and healing. We have no shortage of first-class hospitals. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, and Medical City exemplify the highest quality...
