The Quezon City government has recorded 143 measles cases from Jan. 1 to April 16, prompting health authorities to renew their call for stronger protection for infants and sustained vaccination amid continued transmission in the city. Data from the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance...
If you’ve spent time around gyms, parks, or running routes lately, chances are you’ve heard the word HYROX dropped into conversation. Whether through social media reels or sworn testimonies from a friend or two, it’s clear to see that the global indoor fitness race has found a passionate...
In an age where beauty is often filtered, edited, and shaped by ever-changing trends, Dr. Ruthlyn Pecolera-Salvosa stands firmly grounded in a more thoughtful, natural look approach. As a rhinoplasty surgeon, educator, and owner of RPS Aesthetics, she balances multiple roles, each demanding...
Malacañang said there is no need for President Marcos to release his medical records or undergo tests, pushing back against calls for further proof of his health. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this amid calls for the release of the President’s medical...
Happy Walk 2026 broke records as the largest gathering of allies for the Down Syndrome community in Asia with 10,500 advocates gathering all over the country as the strongest show of solidarity and empowerment to date. Led by SM Cares and the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc., the...
ALBUERA, Leyte – To improve healthcare services here, the local government is constructing a rural health unit annex building in Barangay San Pedro. Mayor Rolan “Kerwin” Espinosa said they have allocated P8 million for the construction from their development fund. “We will start our dream...
Leading reputation management agency Stratworks marks the first quarter of 2026 with a surge of new client wins, marking a year defined by breakthrough momentum. Recently, Stratworks drove the visibility for the country 's first-ever WTA Philippine Women 's Open—a defining moment...
The Medical City (TMC) formally opened the Alfredo R.A. Bengzon Patient Access Ward, a milestone initiative honoring the enduring legacy of the late healthcare leader Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon and reaffirming the institution’s commitment to making quality healthcare more accessible to every...
The Supreme Court (SC) has been asked to compel Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto to disclose publicly the “true state of the physical and mental health” of President Marcos in line with the provision of the Constitution. The petition for a writ of mandamus was filed by the United People’s...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 27-2026, publishing the updated list of medicines exempt from 12-percent value-added tax (VAT), as endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Released on April 8, 2026, the circular covers 2,263...
Have you ever looked at someone across the room and thought, She looks different, but I can’t figure out why? Not younger. Not done. Just rested. Lifted in a way you cannot trace. In 20 years of practice, that small double-take has become the highest compliment a patient can give me—and it has...
The excruciating pain and swelling of joints, commonly affecting the big toe, ankles, or knees, that comes in sudden and recurring attacks is known as gout or gouty arthritis. This is caused by the formation of uric acid crystals or urates as a result of uncontrolled elevations of uric acid in the...
