Malacañang dismissed rumors that President Marcos had been rushed to a hospital, saying the Chief Executive was in a private meeting and continuing to work over the weekend. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro issued the clarification amid circulating claims...
Public health groups have urged the Philippine government to impose a total ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs), and other nicotine delivery systems, warning that these products harm users and are becoming increasingly accessible to the youth. The renewed call came after Myanmar...
In healthcare, trust is not built through promises. It is built through consistent standards, measurable outcomes, and systems that hold firm when lives are on the line. For Filipino families, choosing a hospital is one of the most personal decisions they will make. It is a choice grounded in...
You have been taking care of your face. Good skincare, maybe some treatments, your skin is in good shape. But then you catch yourself in the mirror—arms out, or in a swimsuit—and something feels off. Your face says one thing. Your body says another. There’s a clinical term for this:...
Do you rarely eat fresh food or home-cooked meals? Do you often find yourself eating at a restaurant, or using food delivery apps, or going through a drive-thru? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your lifestyle eating pattern, according to Dr. Robert Kushner, is a “convenient...
Last week, I posted on social media my frustrations with the policies of national insurer Philhealth, and it quickly went viral. The trigger was that the billing section personnel of a hospital in which I work told me that I could not place a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, moderate risk...
Wellness begins with choice—the choice to move, to care for oneself, and to live with intention. In today’s fast-paced world, creating space for self-love has become more important than ever. For iWhite Korea, wellness is rooted in this self-love, empowering individuals to feel confident in...
As flu cases arise amid unpredictable weather shifts, some health experts are urging the public to rethink one of the most common home remedies for sore throat: saltwater gargling. While warm saline solution can provide temporary comfort, some health experts emphasize that it’s not enough to kill...
Raul C. Pagdanganan, Cardinal Santos Medical Center President and CEO, urged the healthcare frontliners to engage in “Radical Revolution” to reshape the industry’s future. Speaking before hundreds of healthcare movers during the annual State of the Hospital Address (SOHA) at the Isla Ballroom...
A few weeks ago, a patient was referred to me after she developed a sore throat and a rash. This sounded like a routine strep throat infection, or in medical terms, acute tonsillopharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. This is a common illness and is straightforward to treat. A...
Let me paint you a scene most parents know by heart. Your child is on the floor, face red, fists clenched, crying over something that, to your adult brain, seems completely manageable. Maybe a sibling took their crayon. Maybe the sock feels “wrong.” Maybe they just can’t find the words for...
A public health advocacy group has urged the government of the Philippines to follow the lead of six ASEAN countries that have already banned vape products, as regional leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) in Bangkok, Thailand. HealthJustice...
