Eye Mo, the number one eye care brand in the Philippines for 80 years, is reinforcing its market leadership with the launch of Eye Mo COOL Red Eyes, a new innovative product entering cool eye drops that is a new segment. Operating in a tropical country like the Philippines, where high temperatures...
The World Bank has approved an $18.85-million grant to strengthen the Philippines’ pandemic response, as the country is considered a global hotspot for emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases. The Washington-based multilateral lender’s board approved last April 29 the investment project...
Rumors don’t wait. And in showbiz, they spread even faster when something unexpected happens. That’s exactly what unfolded when Sarah Geronimo suddenly pulled out of the Aurora Music Festival 2026 just hours before her scheduled performance. The timing raised eyebrows: she had reportedly...
It was supposed to be an ordinary day. A Malaysian entrepreneur was on a routine business trip, traveling by air from Rizal to Quezon—just another monthly visit. The skies were clear. Nothing suggested what would come next. Mid-flight, something went wrong. In an instant, routine turned into...
When we are confined in a hospital, one of the most tedious parts involves having to navigate around various laboratories and health departments. Often, test areas are found on a different wing entirely. This burden goes for doctors and nurses as well, as there are those who have to take a longer...
There is a point in the day when everything feels too loud. Messages come in, plans shift, and the body carries more than it should. For Henny Angelica Dee, that feeling was what led her to the mat. She first tried Pilates and yoga in 2022, drawn not by trend but by how it made her feel. “While I...
Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) continues to strengthen its commitment to excellence by consistently improving care for both local and international patients. The hospital upholds its long-standing accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT), highlighting its commitment to providing quality,...
The Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (PCPI), the country’s largest association of Filipino‑owned pharmaceutical companies, has called on the Government to adopt policies that will strengthen and support the local pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, stressing that a robust...
You can usually tell when a patient has good news before they even sit down. Mine walked in last week, practically floating, 25 pounds lighter, in a blazer she said had been waiting in her closet since 2019. Then she caught her reflection in my exam mirror, and the smile faded. “Doc, be...
Dieting has always been a trend. It just evolves according to what is the most popular for a period of time until a new one comes out. Why do people go on a diet? Primarily, to lose weight, while others need to undergo diet restrictions due to a diagnosed medical condition. Have you undergone a...
One of the things I like best about the practice of medicine is talking to people and getting to know their life stories. Patients tend to treat their doctor like they would their priest-confessor because they know we are sworn to confidentiality, with few exceptions. Medicine, particularly...
The Supreme Court (SC) asked President Marcos to comment in 10 days on a petition to compel him to submit himself to physical and mental health examinations. The examinations sought from the President included a hair follicle test to determine a habitual or long-term illegal drug use. The...
