Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Friday, Oct. 17, commended the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) for being the top-performing school in the 2025 Physician Licensure Examination after 104 out of 105 of its examinees passed the test, earning for the university an outstanding...
The Marikina City local government belied claims that it has wavered in its commitment to the Department of Health (DOH) regarding the construction of the Concepcion Dos Super Health Center project, stressing that it will shoulder the expenses in the facility 's development. According to...
The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that the long-idle Antipolo Super Health Center abruptly opened its doors this week—just hours before the scheduled visit of DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa on Thursday, October 16—after more than a year of inactivity. The sudden activation has drawn...
Recognizing the vital connection between health and education, schools under the PHINMA Education network are extending their mission beyond classrooms through the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program — a community-driven initiative that supports maternal and child nutrition during the most critical...
The Department of Health (DOH) has flagged 297 Super Health Centers (SHCs) across the country as non-operational, including a P21.4-million facility in Concepcion Dos, Marikina City that remains unfinished years after construction began. DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, October 15, led...
Several major universities in Metro Manila have announced temporary class suspensions and health breaks this week amid a rising number of flu and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases reported across campuses. Mapúa University, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Lyceum of the Philippines University...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has tasked a team of medical experts to assess the medical condition of former president Rodrigo Duterte and determine his fitness to stand trial and attend the legal proceedings against him in relation to the crimes against humanity of murder charges he is...
True to its mission of championing the well-being of its people, Mynt, the parent company of GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, is enhancing its medical and financial support for its employees—reflecting a deep commitment to compassion and holistic care. As part of its Alagang...
Siquijor keeps pulling me back. This was my second visit to the island, and it still holds the same quiet magic. As a physician with a background in alternative and traditional medicine, I’ve always been drawn to healing practices that blend the old and the new. Four days ago, sitting with Noel...
Did you know that men can also get breast cancer? While the majority of breast cancer patients are females, men are also vulnerable to it. During the Philippine Statistics Authority’s observance of breast cancer awareness last Oct. 29, 2024, head of surgical oncology at the Makati Medical Center,...
Following the discovery of billions of pesos in ghost flood control projects and the implication of many members of Congress and the Senate, I started thinking about how that money could have been put to better use, especially in improving the health of Filipinos. This seems to be only the tip of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, October 13, clarified that preventive class suspensions are part of its proactive measures to safeguard students, teachers, and personnel during disaster preparedness activities and health safety initiatives. In a public statement released by Chief...
