The Philippines has pledged to provide a historic $10 million ​to the World Health Organization (WHO)​ for its initiative that is aimed at mobilizing predictable and flexible resources for the next four years to address important global health challenges. ​WHO Director-General...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, Oct. 24, that the Philippines received the distinct honor of being the President-nominee of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2025. Photo Courtesy of the WHO Regional Office for the Western...
The wet season in the Philippines brings more than storms and rains - it also brings a surge of illnesses. While colds and coughs are most common, the Department of Health warns of more serious diseases they call the WILD: Water-borne diseases, Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Dengue, which can be...
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has authorized a P454 million vehicle purchase for the Department of Health (DOH). On Oct. 17, Pangandaman approved the issuance of an Authority to Purchase Motor Vehicle (APMV) to strengthen the country's healthcare system....
Chef Aybs' Paragis Tea, a proudly Filipino brand dedicated to natural wellness, is excited to announce its new collaboration with the Gonzaga family—Alex Gonzaga, Pinty Gonzaga, and Bonoy Gonzaga—as official brand endorsers. This partnership marks the launch of a campaign focused on...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Yamsuan's Facebook) Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is proposing a measure in the House of Representatives that seeks to institutionalize a standard health...
TAKE THE SHOT Always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to warding off infectious diseases (Photo Freepik) Sometimes it’s surprising to see how even in this day and age where verifiable information is readily available at the end of our fingertips; there can still be doubts or...
Acne vulgaris, a common yet often distressing skin condition, affects millions globally. While the quest for effective treatments continues, recent research has spotlighted the promising benefits of oral probiotics in managing acne severity. Let’s delve into the potential of oral probiotics to...
What comes to your mind when the word vegetarian comes up? Salads, healthy, inadequate protein, not filling and unsatisfying, unpalatable? Did you know thatOctober is not only breast cancer awareness month but also vegetarian awareness month? I find this fitting because plant-based...
CLINICAL MATTERS One of the most common questions that I get in clinic from patients is, “Doc, what can I take to boost my immune system?” The intent of the question is to ask for supplements which can benefit the immune response and ward off illnesses. Lay people expect that, aside from their...
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar filed two measures in the House of Representatives aimed at addressing the worsening mental health...
By Dr. Maria Madeline Mallillin Psychiatrist and Head Mind Wellness Center – Asian Brain Institute | Asian Hospital and Medical Center It’s late, and you can’t sleep. You're on edge, worried about failing your big presentation tomorrow, with many “what ifs” running through your mind....
