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...
Better late than never, so it seemed, when President Duterte signed last week Republic Act 11712, or the “Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances for Health Care Workers Act.” This law grants mandatory continuing benefits to public and private health workers during the pandemic and...
(PhilHealth / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to implement a higher premium rate for its members starting June in accordance with the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law. “What should be the premium contribution rate for calendar year 2022...As of...
President Duterte on Wednesday said that the Covid-19 pandemic has made the government realize the importance of a "functional and responsive health care system." During his speech at the inauguration of New Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila, Duterte thanked the country's healthcare...
