The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday, Aug. 20, said it will streamline its procedures and modernize its information technology system to cut red tape and speed up transactions for members and healthcare providers. During a press briefing, PhilHealth President and...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Department of Health (DOH) will pursue their first shared health agenda to align PhilHealth benefits with existing government health programs, PhilHealth President and CEO Beverly Lorraine Ho said. She said the Unified National...
Chronic undernutrition among children remains to be a pressing public health concern in the country as findings from the DOST-Food and Nutrition Institute (DOST-FNRI) 2025 Updating Survey reflect an increase in stunting rates among Filipino children. Stunting affected 25.3% of children aged 0-5...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Aug. 19, urged people who have waded through floodwaters or been exposed to mud to get checked for leptospirosis within 24 to 48 hours, even if they have no symptoms. DOH said early consultation allows health workers to assess a person 's risk of...
The torrential rains and widespread flooding in Metro Manila brought on last week by Typhoon Maymay reminded us of how we are all at the mercy of nature’s fury. Five straight days of school were canceled, adding to the already severe collateral damage from the floodwaters. Some areas still...
In almost every Filipino household, moms are the ultimate caregivers. They wake up early to prepare meals, manage tight budgets, and make sure everyone is ready for school or work. Yet when it comes to their own health, many moms do something heartbreakingly common—they brush off pain and delay...
In this day and age, we take our eyesight for granted. Our unhealthy lifestyle compromises the health of our eyes. In fact, we abuse our eyes by binge-watching shows, doom-scrolling on our gadgets, playing video games for long hours, reading with poor lighting, not getting enough quality sleep, and...
Anne Curtis has addressed concerns about her health after some netizens noticed what appeared to be a lump on her neck in photos and videos circulating online. While the actress admitted that she prefers to keep the matter private, she assured fans she is doing well. “It is not something I would...
To help Filipinos stay protected from unforeseen medical costs and access affordable, quality healthcare, GCash and KwikCare are partnering to offer the first health maintenance organization (HMO) coverage directly available from the GCash app. For millions of Filipinos, quality healthcare remains...
These days, pursuing health and fitness goals doesn’t just require personalized physical training and a well-planned diet. For many, it also involves smart technology as a dependable companion. We have seen it in the form of innovative gym equipment and other wearables, such as rings and...
Ate Gay is celebrating his 55th birthday with a reason that goes beyond the usual cake and birthday greetings. The comedian looked back on his health journey in a Facebook post, sharing how he was once told that he might not live long enough to see 2026. “Sabi ng doctor ko nung una, ‘di na ako...
NEW YORK (AP) — Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his “One Last Time” farewell tour after undergoing a coronary stent procedure, his representative has confirmed. Stewart canceled his Tuesday night performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland shortly after postponing his Sunday concert...
