AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Lt Gen. Charlton Sean Gaerlan (Photo by AFP) A website meant to address the mental health concerns and other "silent battles" being fought by personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was unveiled on Thursday, Oct. 12. AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr....
The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled the 2024–2028 Philippine Council for Mental Health (PCMH) strategic framework on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Rizal Park Hotel in Manila. Photo from DOH Facebook page DOH said the initiative aims to guide the development...
The world has gone digital, and today's younger generation, recognized as the world's digital natives, has the most access to tablets and computers, whether for schoolwork or gaming. Thus, it's not uncommon for many children today to develop nearsightedness, also called Myopia. Unknown to many...
(Unsplash) Quezon City 5th district Rep. PM Vargas underscored on Sunday, Oct. 8 the importance of launching interventions at campuses in a bid to promote mental health among Filipino youth. “We must be part of a society which aims to reduce the entrenched...
Senators have called on government agencies to provide stronger cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks such as what happened to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Sen. Grace Poe said that any cyber attack is unacceptable, especially against government data systems. "As...
The health maintenance organization (HMO) industry recorded a net loss in the first half of the year, reversing the previous year's profit, data from the Insurance Commission (IC) showed. According to the recently released IC report, the HMO sector registered losses amounting to P1.186 billion from...
With over 13 million members and growing in numbers, Watsons Club, the largest health and beauty loyalty program in the country, officially launched its "Live Well. Get Rewarded." campaign on Sept. 21, 2023. The event program included a shopping party for select Watsons Club members and featured...
The Department of Health’s (DOH) proposed P311.3-billion budget for 2024 should be increased to ensure that medical services would be easily accessible to all Filipinos. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said next year’s budget of the DOH should...
President Marcos has reappointed Teodoro Herbosa as interim Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Malacañang made the announcement on Friday, Secpt. 29, three days after Herbosa's appointment was bypassed by the Commission on Appointments (CA). Herbosa failed to get the powerful...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, renewed his call for the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to ensure the timely release of necessary allowances for the country’s healthcare workers, in accordance...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, September 28 urged lawmakers to refrain from approving a measure if there is no specific source of funds. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) Legarda made the call after learning from...
Kasuso Foundation, in partnership with Araneta City, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. This year's theme, "Let's Bridge the Breast Cancer Care Gap: Fair and Square," aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer education and support. Breast Cancer...
