The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced on Saturday, April 20, that Auxiliary bishop-elect Reynaldo Bersabal has been appointed as the fifth Filipino to be appointed as a bishop in the United States (US). (Auxiliary bishop-elect Reynaldo Bersabal / Screengrab from...
The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its gratitude to former Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, April 18, for highlighting the shortage of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners, both locally and globally, and reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue. Former Vice President...
With Quezon City recently declaring increased outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough, Solmux Advance— Unilab Inc.’s (Unilab) upgraded version of the highly trusted Solmux cough medicine, further intensified its health awareness campaign by gathering the city’s health workers and community...
Former vice president Leni Robredo on Wednesday, April 17, bewailed the lack of psychiatrists in the Philippines, preventing mental health patients from accessing timely help and medication. Former vice president Leni Robredo (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) Noting that mental health problems...
(Ted Aljibe/AFP) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to release the unpaid Covid allowances worth at least P27 billion that have been due to healthcare workers (HCWs) since 2021. “It’s nearly a year...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, April 16, that it has received P91 billion from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Photo from DOH This funding is specifically designated for the disbursement of Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (HEA), along with...
Growing up, we learned that we need calcium from milk for stronger bones and teeth. Unless you are lactose intolerant since birth, you most probably consumed animal milk for most of your infant stage. Fortunate are those who have been breastfed. Image by freepik As you get older, you begin to...
In recent years, the ancient technique of oil pulling has emerged from the annals of traditional medicine to become a trending practice among health and wellness enthusiasts worldwide to promote oral hygiene and detoxification. The process involves swishing a tablespoon of oil, typically...
Society looks upon doctors as among the smartest people around. When people get sick, it is expected that their doctor will make them feel better. Doctors study for a very long time. Four years of pre-med, four years of medicine proper, one year of internship, two to four years of residency and one...
AC Health and its provider group the Healthway Medical Network have sealed a partnership between the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) to leverage best practices of both institutions. In a statement, AC Health explained that at "tumor board meetings",...
Insurance policyholders will soon have access to free legal assistance when they need to file a claim or complaint related to insurance, pre-need plans, or health maintenance organization (HMO) services. The Insurance Commission (IC) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) signed a...
Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has urged to fast-track the creation of a mapping system to track hospitals that have not received health emergency allowances. During a radio interview, Pangandaman called on the Department of Health (DOH) to address the issues...
