The Provincial Government of Bulacan has equipped the Emilio G. Perez Memorial District Hospital (EGPMDH) in Hagonoy with a state of the art 2D Echo Ultrasound Machine with Doppler, courtesy of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). This advanced cardiovascular diagnostic tool allows...
The Philippines and Japan have signed diplomatic notes for a 30-billion Japanese yen (approximately P11.54 billion or $187.92 million) loan to advance the country 's Universal Health Care (UHC) program through key healthcare reforms. The diplomatic notes were signed on Tuesday, August 4, by...
The medical assistance for Filipino patients, particularly the poor and those who were financially affected by hospital expenses burden, got a big boost after the The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Board approved the release of an additional P1.16 billion contribution to the...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, July 29, said five former health secretaries will advise the agency on the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act and help address issues affecting the delivery of health services. In a statement, Health Secretary Jose S. Pujalte Jr. said the...
Selling the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.’s (Pagcor) Casino Filipino operations could fetch up to ₱50 billion in immediate revenue for the government, but the windfall will not go to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), according to Makati-based legal practice Geronimo...
Agora announced that its Conversational AI platform is powering Lgenie 's next generation of AI-native assistive devices, enabling reliable real-time voice interactions for elderly users even in outdoor and mobile environments where network conditions can vary. The deployment reflects a...
India-based Wipro Consumer Care International (WCCI) is acquiring local personal care firm S Brands Consumer Care Inc. to deepen its presence in the Philippines. WCCI signed a definitive agreement on Tuesday, July 21, to purchase 100 percent of S Brands ' shares, marking its second major...
The Supreme Court (SC) has renewed its Comprehensive Health Care Plan (CHCP) for all judiciary officials and employees nationwide "to ensure that those entrusted with administering justice are cared for and protected." First launched in 2024, the CHCP is implemented through the joint venture with...
The Philippine Navy (PN) strengthened its capability to provide emergency medical care during maritime operations after its medical team aboard BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) completed specialized Maritime Tactical Combat Casualty Care (MarTCCC) training during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise...
Seventeen couples, including members of the LGBTQA+ community, received their "Right to Care" cards as the San Juan City government launched the program on Wednesday, June 17, as part of the 19th cityhood anniversary celebration. Mayor Francis Zamora, together with city councilors and...
Senators on Monday, June 15 urged the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to look into the plight of a widow who allegedly was forced to cough up P1-million by a hospital as a deposit for her husband who needed immediate surgery but eventually died unable...
CEBU CITY – Regardless of gender identity or relationship status, partners can now make medical decisions in hospitals run by the Cebu provincial government. This policy was formalized through an executive order (EO) signed by Gov. Pamela Baricuatro, establishing the Right to Care program. The...
