TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act 1995. Ongchuan said House Bill No. 1785 aims to require all local government units to provide mandatory sponsorship of...
After receiving zero subsidies this year, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhillHealth) will be getting ₱53.3 billion in government support next year, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto told...
The government-ordered revamp of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), which aims to address inefficiencies and operational challenges within the state health insurer, will last up to three years before services see substantial improvements. Last month, the Governance Commission for...
By Jacqueline V. Lucero I’ve been meditating for years. Not in the Instagram way—knees crossed, incense lit, captioned "peace and vibes"—but the kind of meditation that takes real discipline: Silent retreats, long hours of sitting still, and quiet confrontations with the mind’s chaos. The...
Senator Erwin Tulfo has filed a bill that seeks to increase the compensation given to victims of wrongful detention and imprisonment from P1,000 to P10,000 through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Board of Claims. The proposed measure also increases the maximum amount of compensation that the...
“Hair loss has always been taboo, especially for men. But we’re seeing more patients open up because they realize it’s normal—and treatable,” shares guest speaker and certified dermatologist and hair specialist Dr. Corazon Mella tells Manila Bulletin Lifestyle in an exclusive interview....
The Asian Hospital Charities Inc., (AHCI) kick-started the Ma. Lourdes Luna Giving Heart Program for the Elderly on July 12, 2025 through twin outreach activities in Muntinlupa City. The program was established in coordination with the Metro Pacific Health (MPH)- Corporate Social Responsibility...
The Medical City (TMC) has earned a spot in Newsweek and Statista’s 2025 list of top-performing hospitals across the Asia Pacific region. Recognized for its excellence in specialized care, TMC stands among world-class institutions from ten countries, including Australia, Japan, and Singapore. In...
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The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, July 11, called on local government units (LGUs) across the country to maximize the use of their Special Education Fund (SEF) for high-impact school initiatives, especially in the areas of digital education and learner welfare. “Siguraduhin natin na...
At a time when nearly 4.7 million Filipino adults are living with diabetes, health and wellness leader Watsons Philippines has partnered with Diabetes Philippines Inc. (DPI) to deliver stronger, more accessible, and more credible diabetes care across the country. The collaboration was formalized...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, July 8, announced that it is scaling up the Healthy Learning Institutions (HLI) program to transform public schools into health-promoting campuses nationwide. From remote mountain barangays to crowded urban classrooms, over 1,500 public schools have...
