The Philippines and Japan have signed diplomatic notes for a 30-billion Japanese yen (approximately P11.54 billion or $187.92 million) loan to advance the country 's Universal Health Care (UHC) program through key healthcare reforms. The diplomatic notes were signed on Tuesday, August 4, by...
Despite facing one of the toughest chapters of their lives, doctor-vlogger Doc Willie Ong and his wife, Doc Liza Ong, continue to find strength in faith, service, and each other. Months after revealing his battle with stage 4 sarcoma and his wife 's diagnosis with early-stage invasive ductal...
The instinct with troubled skin has always been to remove things. Strip the oil, kill the bacteria, resurface the top layer. It worked, up to a point. The point was usually the moment the skin gave up—red, reactive, thinner than when we started. What has changed in the last few years is genuinely...
Malacañang assured health workers under the Department of Health (DOH) that the issues concerning the delayed benefits and performance-based bonuses are being addressed by the Marcos administration. Although Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro noted that the delays...
For many Filipinos, staying healthy often takes a backseat to the demands of everyday life. Routine health check-ups are frequently postponed because of busy schedules, concerns about cost, or the belief that they’re healthy if they aren’t experiencing any symptoms. Yet many common health...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. on Friday, July 31, denied allegations that he gambled at casinos after a complaint accusing him of doing so was reportedly filed before the Presidential Complaint Center in Malacañang. In a statement, Pujalte vehemently denied the...
Vice President Sara Duterte disclosed that former President Rodrigo Duterte developed bed sores while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the condition remains a concern because of his age and diabetes. In an interview conducted on July 30 and released by the Office of...
Malacañang said the government is considering possible reforms in excise and health taxes to offset the P66 billion forgone revenues from President Marcos ' proposed tax relief package. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Department of Finance (DOF)...
Vice President Sara Duterte said former President Rodrigo Duterte is currently dealing with a skin condition while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), as she renewed her call for the tribunal to expedite proceedings and allow him to return to the Philippines. Speaking to...
The medical assistance for Filipino patients, particularly the poor and those who were financially affected by hospital expenses burden, got a big boost after the The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Board approved the release of an additional P1.16 billion contribution to the...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, July 29, said five former health secretaries will advise the agency on the implementation of the Universal Health Care Act and help address issues affecting the delivery of health services. In a statement, Health Secretary Jose S. Pujalte Jr. said the...
Before, healthcare was a term mostly used in conversations within hospitals and clinics. It was something people turned to only when illness struck. Today, that narrative has changed. Healthcare is now discussed far beyond medical institutions. It influences how we work, eat, travel, and age,...
