Over P30 billion was allotted for the health emergency allowances (HEA) of healthcare and non-healthcare workers last year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced. The DBM said that this fund covered the payment of HEA claims, which has a budget of P88.14 billion, as compensation...
Rupert Jacinto, an internationally renowned Filipino photographer, released the 11th edition of his “FAAABVLOUS” series in November 2023. This coffee table book showcases Jacinto’s talent and flair for capturing the essence of noteworthy personalities in the international and local...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has called on the public to be vigilant against fraudulent social media pages misusing the Malasakit Centers’ logo to promote fake loan assistance. Go made the call after the Department of Health (DOH) cautioned the public against certain Facebook pages...
Often when things get so busy, we tend to neglect our own needs. This leads to a burnout of sorts or, worse, a melancholic feeling of not wanting to do anything. To ensure that our lives never get to that level, we need to focus on our mental wellness. Here are some self-care tips to make sure you...
By JASMINE B. SUIZA, RND Diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. Psoriasis. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). You probably have one or two friends or family members with these chronic health conditions. According to the July 2023 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, included in the top ten...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said he is confident that the increase in the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget would bode well for the millions of Filipinos this year. The Senate Committee on Health and Demography chairman noted that under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA),...
President Marcos said he will try to spend more time with his family this year as he vows to stay in shape to keep diseases away this 2024. Screenshots from President Marcos' YouTube vlog Marcos shared his "simple" New Year's Resolution in a YouTube vlog uploaded to his channel on Saturday evening,...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged Filipinos to watch the historical biographical film “GomBurZa,” citing its importance in understanding Filipino identity and appreciating the sacrifices of national heroes. Photo credit...
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that the 2024 national budget has allocated P210-million for the implementation of mental health programs and advocacies of the Department of Education (DepEd). Gatchalian said that he originally proposed P160-million for the implementation of mental health programs to...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant "decline" in Chikungunya cases in the Philippines, recording 2,928 cases from Nov. 19 to Dec. 2. Photo from Unsplash In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dec. 27, the DOH noted a 51 percent "decrease" with only 57 cases reported, emphasizing a...
(Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has proposed that the revenue from additional taxes on junk food and sweetened beverages next year be used to increase the funding for the Universal Health Care (UHC) program. ...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Dec. 24 said it detected 18 new cases of JN.1, a Covid-19 variant, in the country. The health department said the new variants and strains of viruses like Covid-19 are always present, but "only a few become of concern." It also pointed out that JN.1 is...
