We live in an era where the pursuit of beauty has become more sophisticated, more scientific, and thankfully, more natural-looking than ever before. Gone are the days when aesthetic enhancement meant obvious, overdone results that screamed “work done.” Today’s approach to facial rejuvenation...
BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus, is partnering with Paglaum Mental Health Support Group and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Inc. in launching a pioneering community-based mental health campaign. The initiative is addressing one of the country’s most...
The book of Proverbs in the Bible says, “Gray hair is a crown of splendor. It is attained in the way of righteousness.” Growing old is a blessing, contrary to what others may perceive. Many may think that aging puts one in a weak and vulnerable position. It is a fact that our biological clock...
Last week, at our flag-raising ceremony at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), we had a distinguished guest share an important message on how NIH scientists can contribute to nation-building. Former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, or Ma’am Rosette to those...
By: Santosh Kesari, Country Manager of Omega Healthcare Philippines The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector remains one of the fastest-growing industries in the Philippines. According to the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the sector generated USD38 billion in...
In response to the increasing violent, even fatal, incidents inside classrooms and schools, the Inner Wheel Club District 383 teamed up with the Girl Scout of the Philippines (GSP) and Metro Pacific Health – Corporate Social Responsibility (MPH-CSR) through De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) to...
Medical attention does not end in the hospital; it should extend into our homes, where care and comfort are sustained through proper follow-up, support from loved ones, and access to essential medical guidance and resources. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), primary health care is...
In wellness centers across the Philippines, a quiet revolution is taking place. Patients are discovering that healing doesn’t always require expensive medications or complex procedures. Sometimes, the most powerful medicine comes in the humble form of 28 small green citrus fruits, consumed fresh...
How many times have you tried to go on a diet and failed? How many times have you tried to exercise and ended up not doing it again? Why does it seem so easy when other people do it, and it takes so much effort on your end without any visible results? Where did you go wrong? Being healthy is not...
Lately, I’ve been seeing an increase in patients coming to the clinic complaining of diarrhea and stomach upset. This may be due to the recent floods, which can increase the risk of food and water contamination. The term acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is used to lump together any number of...
Western Visayas marked yet another achievement in the field of advanced and minimally invasive surgery, as a team of Aklan-based doctors has successfully implanted the first leadless pacemaker in the region using the Micra, considered the world 's smallest pacemaker. The team of doctors from...
The Mu Sigma Phi Sorority successfully organized Sweet Smart: Make Wiser Sugar Choices, a wellness fair held on August 30, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the 7th Floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Medical Science Building, University of the Philippines Manila, with the participation of the Pedro Gil...
