The World Health Organization found that mental illness is prevalent in the Philippines. In fact, it is the third most common disability in the country. During the pandemic, the National Center for Mental Health recorded a 500% increase in monthly hotline calls due to depression. Mental health...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go thanked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for giving due recognition to the country’s athletes and frontliners at the military-civic parade during the his inauguration on Thursday, June 30, held at the National Museum in Manila City. A total of 25...
Senator Grace Poe today June 28 said that no Filipino child should be denied the love and support of a family. Poe said this as she welcomed the finalization of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act, or Republic Act (RA)...
Senator Juan Edgardo ‘’Sonny’’ Angara on Saturday, June 25 urged Filipinos, particularly those suffering from chronic ailments to avail of free medical check-ups and prevent the occurrence of potentially serious conditions that could lead to hospitalization, costly procedures, or even...
Research conducted by GCash with respondents from the middle class revealed that one of the things that worries them most is when a direct family members get a serious disease. In most cases, families will have to use up all their savings or even borrow money just to be able to pay for the medical...
Society groups express alarm over dengue cases spike in super typhoon Odette-affected areas Humanitarian organizations called for continued assistance for Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) survivors amid a rise in dengue infections in typhoon-affected areas. “We hope the newly elected...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) - Health Care Ministry is promoting a community-based mental health program for those suffering from depression and other mental health issues. (CATHOLIC BISHOP'S CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES) Camilian priest Fr. Dan Cancino,...
The Makati Medical Center Care Access Araneta City offers outpatient consultation, outpatient diagnostic services, and has a hemodialysis unit One of the top hospitals in the Philippines, Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) recently opened its newest outpatient care center, the Makati Medical Center...
The City of Antipolo and the Municipality of San Mateo in Rizal received the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Award in the Component City and Municipality categories, respectively, at the Gawad Edukampyon for Local Governance (GELG) Awards on Friday, June 3. (Photo courtesy of Jun Andeng...
Sustainable nail polish brand strengthens advocacy efforts with the Philippine Foundation for Breast Care Inc. From left Ogie Rodriguez, Juni Del Rosario, Millet Ilagan, Jennifer Angeles, Malu Del Rosario, Lizette Lim, Philipp Renner, Marnie Jaranilla, Nathalia Jardin, and Tim Michael UK-formulated...
Re-electionist Senator Joel Villanueva on Friday, May 6 urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to answer unresolved issues and controversies as the agency is set to increase contributions this June. “Ngayong magtataas sila ng singil, dapat rin nating singilin ang...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to address concerns regarding the scheduled premium contribution hike this year. PhilHealth is set to implement an increase in premium contribution this year, ending a one and a half...
