Ayala Corporation subsidiary AC Health has formally opened the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the first specialty hospital for cancer in the country, in Taguig as it aims to increase the total value of its healthcare businesses to $2 billion. In a press briefing, AC Health President and CEO...
President Marcos is optimistic that the opening of the first cancer care hospital in the Philippines will go "will go a long way" in improving the access to quality cancer care in the country. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos expressed this as he led the inauguration of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital...
President Marcos said he would continue to prioritize upholding the well-being of Filipinos despite healthcare not being "politically salable." President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the inauguration of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH)...
President Marcos has approved the creation of the Universal Health Care Coordinating Council to oversee the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act nationwide. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) This was announced by Department of Health...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has lauded the five-year Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC 2023-2028) that will enhance and protect the rights and privileges of the country's elderly citizens. PPASC was launched by the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) last...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning the public against two more firms that are not authorized to solicit investments as they do not have the necessary license. In separate advisories, the SEC named that two firms as Dermacare-Beyond Skin Care Solutions, Beyond Skincare...
The beauty industry has seen a meaningful shift in the world of color cosmetics with the demand in products that not only elevate our beauty but also nourish and care for our skin. But beauty enthusiasts are looking for more than just aesthetically pleasing products, putting more priority on...
Margaux Arambulo-Lucena and Dr. Julieta Arambulo Having a dermatologist mother like Dr. Julieta Arambulo, Margaux Arambulo-Lucena knew the value of taking care of her skin. This includes staying away from products with harsh chemicals. She grew up using “unscented soap," which her mom made,...
Keen on making primary healthcare accessible especially to remote communities, the top official of the Department of Health (DOH) said that the agency is planning to forge partnerships with local government units (LGUs) who are in charge of their local health system. *(MB file photo)* "On the aspect...
The Department of Health (DOH) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a Joint Administrative Agreement (JAO) on Wednesday, July 19, to utilize underboard nurses as "Clinical Care Associates (CCAs)" in both public and private hospitals, addressing the nurse shortage in the country. DOH...
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)* This was the remark of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. as he assured the public of his administration's determination to make healthcare more accessible by establishing more rural...
Despite the established benefits of early childhood care education on a child’s development, the quality of such programs still depends on local government units (LGUs), Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. That is why, it is imperative to strengthen the involvement of LGUs in the implementation of...
