Senatorial candidate and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the country’s implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act would be all for naught if it fails to benefit the poorest provinces, especially in Mindanao. Escudero, who is gunning for a fresh Senate term...
Logo TESDA The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has partnered with Petron Corporation to further boost its automotive training program. The agency recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the said oil company to establish a “state-of-the-art Car Care Center.”...
Self-care routines are especially crucial in today’s times. With the brisk pace of daily life accelerated faster than ever by modern technology, it’s easier for people to feel anxious and overwhelmed by even the simplest tasks. More and more people have been turning to self-care to deal with...
February is the month of hearts and we take a break from talk on the pandemic, politics, and pollution with this reminder: Take care of your heart! In the past two years, attention to one’s health had focused on strengthening the immune system as the best defense against coronavirus disease...
Former Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday said increasing the salaries and benefits of healthcare workers will encourage Filipino healthcare workers to stay in the country. Ejercito said he believes a higher salary and benefits would help entice the country's medical workers to keep...
On its 40th anniversary, Operation Smile announces 10-year commitment to transforming one million lives globally Global nonprofit Operation Smile has announced a 10-year commitment to increasing access to care for one million patients who need cleft care and other essential surgeries....
Senatorial aspirant Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday said he is looking forward to continue pursuing meaningful legislation that would help resolve the Philippine’s woes in the healthcare system should he win in the May 2022 elections. Ejercito, who is running for the Senate under the...
St. Luke’s introduces COVID-19 home care services for corporate patients In response to the growing demands for accessible medical care during the pandemic, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) is now offering Care@Home services to assist companies in providing quality COVID-19-related care to...
The weakest link of the Philippines is its health care system, said public health expert and former National Task Force (NTF) against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) special adviser Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon on Saturday, Feb. 5. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) “For the longest time... ang health care...
Senate Finance Committee chair Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday assured that health care workers are now entitled to receive benefits while the state of national emergency due to COVID-19 is in effect. Angara, sponsor and co-author of Senate Bill No. 2421 or the act granting COVID-19 benefits and...
The Pasay City government recorded on Friday, Jan. 28, a 97.48% recovery rate from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the City Surveillance Unit (CESU) reported that out of the 28,400 confirmed cases, 27,683 have already recovered from the virus. Rubiano said doctors and...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said about 40,000 home care kits will be distributed in Metro Manila for people experiencing mild symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and those under home isolation. "The home care kits will be distributed to the 17 local governments in Metro Manila to help...
