The national government has approved the construction of a P6-billion worth Cancer Center in Manila. Once operational, this specialized hospital will offer “comprehensive or full range” of treatments to cancer patients, said a health expert on Monday, Feb. 6. University of the Philippines -...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Thursday, Feb. 2, approved the establishment of a 6-billion-worth cancer hospital in Manila. But this has prompted some to ask: Is the establishment of a Cancer Center necessary? Cancer remains a national health priority, according to the...
The establishment of a P6-billion dedicated cancer hospital in Manila has been approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The NEDA, which is chaired by President Ferdinand...
The Navotas City Hospital (NCH) announced on Saturday, Jan. 28, that it will temporarily halt its birth and operation services starting Monday, Jan. 30. “Tuloy-tuloy po ang pag-aayos natin ng mga pasilidad para mas mapataas ang kalidad ng serbisyo sa mga Navoteño. Kaugnay nito, pansamantalang...
THE Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital (WVSGH) in Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province is a 300-bed general hospital. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) has been urged to probe the alleged delay of salaries and Covid-19 benefits of health workers at the Western...
Albay 3rd district Rep Fernando "Didi" Cabredo is forced to take a short break from parochial duties due to what appears to be a health issue. (Albay 3rd district Rep. Fernando Cabredo's Facebook) "I will be away from work for a few days. See you soon," Cabredo wrote in Facebook poat Wednesday,...
CANDON City Mayor Eric D. Singson (right) solemnizes the wedding of Michael Tiu and Clarissa Carpio on Dec. 29 at the City of Candon Hospital. (Freddie G. Lazaro) CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur – Mayor Eric D. Singson married a couple in a hospital after the woman gave birth on the day of a mass wedding...
Private hospitals across the Philippines are all geared up and on “high alert” for all the possible emergency hospital admissions in the upcoming holiday season, an expert said on Thursday, Dec. 22. (Unsplash) President of the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAPi) Dr. Jose...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of funding for the Marawi City General Hospital (MCGH). In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said on Monday, Dec. 12, that DBM released P44.38 million to cover the funding requirements to develop and equip MCGH....
Ms. Anjanette Ty-Dy Buncio expressed her family’s hope that MDH will continue to pursue Dr. Ty’s legacy. Metrobank Group Chairman’s dream was to provide more Filipinos with access to healthcare Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) commemorated the legacy of Dr. George S.K. Ty, Chairman of the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo From their former image as places of disease and death, hospitals are now viewed as centers of wellness and healing. We have no shortage of first-class hospitals. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, and Medical City exemplify the highest quality...
Chong Hua Hospital (CHH) of Cebu City was recently recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) as one of the country’s top hospitals in the 2022 Hospital Star Awards. At the award ceremony held at JPark Island Resort and Waterpark in Lapu-Lapu City, CHH received the DOH’s Exemplary COVID-19...
