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...
When it comes to healthcare, the one-size-fits-all philosophy doesn’t really apply. Yes, a patient may experience the same illness as others, but the treatment needed for the healing journey may vary. This process is influenced by many things—from unique health concerns and lifestyle goals to...
Demonstrating a shared vision for health, wellness, and community spirit, the Palawan Group of Companies, the country 's trusted leader in financial services, recently supported JCI Manila 's highly anticipated Colorfest Carnival Run 2026 held on May 31, 2026, at the SM MOA Concert...
For many Filipinos, Zhang Yingfei is the face behind one of social media 's most unlikely success stories. But during her recent visit to the Philippines, the Chinese actress showed a side of herself beyond the viral clips and internet fame. As communities continue to recover from the...
Athletes need nutrition for optimal performance. Whether an individual is a professional or recreational athlete, they have one thing in common. Both need optimal nutrition to fuel them with energy, build and maintain muscle mass for strength and immunity, provide nutrients to support bodily...
Public health advocate, Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon has vowed to continue serving as a witness in the Dengvaxia-related cases despite the disciplinary action imposed on him by the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP). In a statement issued on June 5, Leachon said he remains committed to...
The Philippines and the World Bank have signed an $18.85-million grant agreement to strengthen the country’s defenses against future pandemics, while the Washington-based multilateral lender also commended the satisfactory implementation of an ongoing agriculture modernization project. Documents...
Actress Kaye Abad is celebrating National Cancer Survivors Month with a powerful message of hope, faith, and resilience after successfully overcoming breast cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, the former Kapamilya star joined millions of cancer survivors around the world in commemorating...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on third and final reading major health ordinances aimed at improving nutritional standards, increasing transparency in food products, and promoting healthier dietary choices here. Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Migrant...
NEUILLY-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — Therapy donkeys are helping patients with mental health conditions recover in a psychiatric hospital unit outside Paris that 's unique to France. The 19th century farm buildings and wooded surroundings are a haven within the Ville-Evrard hospital complex in...
By Julian Mengual, Chief Executive Officer, MediCard Philippines For many Filipinos, seeking healthcare begins only when discomfort becomes impossible to ignore. A headache may be dismissed as puyat (lack of sleep). Chest discomfort becomes “baka acid reflux lang” (just acid reflux). Before...
By mid-morning at Townsite Elementary School in Mariveles, Bataan, the classrooms had changed their rhythm. Where lessons usually rise in the singsong of children reciting, hospital beds had been wheeled in, folding tables turned into triage stations, and a soft hum of Tagalog and English wove...
