President Marcos has issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 53 adopting the National Objectives for Health (NOH) of the Department of Health (DOH) for the period 2023-2028 which aims to strengthen the country's health sector. File photos The MC, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 4,...
Investing in healthcare has never been more important than now, given the tough lessons of the recent pandemic. One of these lessons revealed the vulnerability of health systems buckling under the strain of huge medical demands at the height of COVID-19. While both the public and private sectors...
Dry brushing is an age-old technique that uses a natural-bristle brush on dry skin in a systematic manner to boost health and enhance the appearance of the skin. But what exactly are the health benefits of this practice, and why should Filipinos consider incorporating it into their daily wellness...
With the recent rise in Covid-19 cases, a number of people have contacted me for advice on what to do after being exposed to someone who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. At the height of the pandemic, these rules were ingrained in the minds of most people. We’ve been fortunate to have had a...
When I began my private practice as a registered nutritionist dietitian over 20 years ago, the first patient that was referred to me was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I was too focused on food restrictions which ended up overwhelming the patient. She even said that she’d rather perish...
With mental health concerns dubbed as "silent epidemic" in the Philippines for more than 70 percent of persons between 13 to 26 years old, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has batted for the swift passage into law of Senate Bill No. 2598. SB 2598, entitled "State Universities and Colleges...
Every traveler's checklist likely includes passports, outfits, itineraries, tickets, and devices to make sure the trip is well-documented. Yet, the thrill of going on vacation makes it easy to overlook health and safety needs. As the travel season intensifies, it's time to put one's well-being at...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Citing a "lack of accountability", House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has expressed serious concerns over the government’s handling of Covid-19 loans during the...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Francisco Duque III (PPAB/PCOO) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin on Monday, June 3, grilled former Department of Health...
The Australian Government in collaboration with the Unilab Foundation and the Philippine Business for Education conducted the Horizons of Healthcare: Building a Future-Ready Philippine Human Resources for Health Forum on April 23 to 24, 2024. The Horizons of Healthcare forum convened a diverse...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader and former Department of Health (DOH) secretary Janette Garin has warned the public against use of vape, which she said could "lead to death" with...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan (Rep. Libanan's Facebook) House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to create a secure patient information sharing system among healthcare...
