The local government unit (LGU) of Makati City is offering free eye checkup, refraction, and eyeglasses to Makati residents. Dubbed as “ Sagip Mata (Eye Rescue)”, the project aims to provide free eye care services to residents of Makati City. The project was the brainchild of Makati City Vice...
In support of the Philippines’ COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) response, the United States Embassy in Manila has turned over 420 intensive care unit (ICU) beds worth P23.9 million ($498,000) to the Department of Health (DOH). United States Embassy Charge d'Affaires John Law (L) and Health...
The Philippines will waste no time in sending overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Israel following the lifitng of the temporary suspension of OFW deployment to that country. (Photo by Vitamina Poleznova/ Unsplash) In a statement Thursday, July 15, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced the launch of the first-ever coronavirus disease (COVID-19) telehealth project in Cagayan Valley. A member of the medical staff takes care of a patient infected by COVID-19 at the Intensive Care Unit of the Etterbeek-Ixelles Hospital on...
Senator Sonny Angara is seeking passage of a bill that would provide free annual medical check-up for all Filipinos, which is a vital preventive health care service that can help stop any potential critical ailments at an early stage. As one of the authors of Republic Act 11223 or the Universal...
As much as we love our babies, nothing can really prepare a new mom, or any mom in general, for the postpartum body that it brings. From weight gain to visible stretch marks, childbirth and age can take a toll on our physical appearances, and even our self-love. As the adage goes, “Love yourself...
Due to the dire humanitarian situation following the series of armed clashes in Southern Philippines, the European Union (EU) is providing €500,000 (P29 million) to assist the victims of the ongoing conflict that forced about 66,000 people to flee their homes specifically in the hardest-hit areas...
Got hair fall? Stressed? Try these products Hair fall is a natural occurrence. But, according to Basement Salon creative director Stefan Wilczynsk revealed that 99 percent of the time, stress is the cause of hair fall. “The first reason is our lifestyle, we are not made to run 24 hours a day. We...
Proper skin care for the gents Men have always been simple when it comes to grooming and skin care. A lot of them are not really particular about the products that they use, with some just getting by with a basic wash. The truth is, men have skin issues as much as women, and this is why proper skin...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care continues to extend assistance to the families of persons deprived of liberty or PDLs. Bishop Joel Baylon (Manila Bulletin photo) Commission chairman Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon said it is part of...
The National Capital Region (NCR) Plus might shift to an "ordinary" general community quarantine (GCQ) by mid-June amid the improving health situation, Malacañang declared Thursday. A health worker gives a coronavirus shot to an essential worker while Las Piñas Vice Mayor April Aguilar...
Everything below P450! This pandemic can make any pregnant mom extra paranoid. Online shopping has never been this helpful for expectant moms, but social distancing has made it harder for us to interact with fellow moms to seek help and advice in preparation for when they meet their bundle of joy....
