The Philippines’ more-than-three-decade-old devolution program remains incomplete, with local government units (LGUs) and national agencies continuing to share responsibilities for many basic services despite the 1991 Local Government Code (LGC), according to state-run policy think tank...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay expressed her gratitude to First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos for spearheading the “Lab For All: Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot Para sa Lahat” program, following a series of medical missions conducted in the city. The initiative is a nationwide community-based...
In an industry where long shooting days, endless commitments, and demanding schedules have become the norm, making time for wellness has become more important than ever. This was the message shared by BlueWater Day Spa endorsers David Licauco, Fabio Ide, Ellen Frojd, Teejay Marquez, and newest...
Fans of Josh Ford can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the actor shared a positive update following his successful surgery. The former “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab 1.0” housemate is now back to work after undergoing a medical procedure to repair his perforated eardrum and address his...
Back-to-school season often comes with its own set of “oops moments”—a forgotten lunchbox, a missed assignment, or a sudden realization that today’s baon might not sit well with your child’s tummy. Between early mornings, packed schedules, canteen meals, and shared snacks, kids are...
There is a moment in every leader’s week that nobody puts on a résumé: The meeting where you said something slightly dismissive, or the decision you made too quickly because sitting with uncertainty felt unbearable. We rarely talk about these moments because we have been taught that leadership...
Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health), through its subsidiary AC Health Pharma, has forged a strategic partnership with Taisho Pharmaceuticals to bring Japanese healthcare products to the Philippines. Through this partnership, AC Health Pharma and Taisho Pharmaceuticals aim to combine global...
Health policy experts, development partners, and healthcare leaders underscored the need for sustainable financing, institutional resilience, and long-term policy commitment to secure the future of Universal Health Care (UHC) in the Philippines during a Health Forum held at the Healthway Cancer...
Senators on Monday, June 15 urged the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to look into the plight of a widow who allegedly was forced to cough up P1-million by a hospital as a deposit for her husband who needed immediate surgery but eventually died unable...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Sunday, June 14, said it has reached out to the family of a deceased member and is coordinating with the hospitals involved after a viral social media post claimed that the patient was denied benefits because his confinement reportedly...
Do you get that painful, burning sensation in your stomach or abdomen? Do you experience bloating, belching, or a sour taste in your mouth? You may be experiencing hyperacidity. It could get worse. Symptoms such as heartburn, a burning sensation in your chest, and acid reflux or regurgitation can...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is targeting to build 49 low-cost water refilling stations nationwide by the end of the year as part of efforts to make safe drinking water more affordable and accessible to communities, particularly in areas where potable water...
