Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) president Robert Mendoza said a protest will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 14, in what they have dubbed as "Black Hearts Day." Robert Mendoza, national president, Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) (Photo from AHW Facebook page) He explained the significance of the...
Members of the Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) and various health organizations convened on Monday, Feb. 12, to condemn the ongoing neglect of health workers' welfare and the populace's right to quality healthcare under the Marcos administration. Photo from the Alliance of Health Workers Facebook...
The Philippines has assured the international community that it will continue to undertake efforts against tobacco use in the country. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Dominic Guevara stated that the Philippines will continue to engage constructive dialogues, collaboration and share its...
Health is wealth this Valentine’s Day. Thus, Mayor Ross Rizal and the city government of Calamba in Laguna are set to launch a health caravan dubbed “Dugong Bayani, Pusong Bayani” on February 14 to promote an overall healthy lifestyle for the people. “Through this health caravan, we want to...
Sarah Mateo, President Emeritus and owner of SPD Jobs, Inc., President Emeritus of PCCI-QC, Dr. Nilo C. de los Santos, VP for Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of De Los Santos Medical Center, Serafin Barretto, Undersecretary of Public Safety-DILG, June Cheryl Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance...
The Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Dragon, will begin on Feb. 10, 2024, bringing festivities, family reunions, and delicious feasts. While it's a time for celebration, the pressure to "be merry" can overshadow mental health concerns. Recently, the Philippine Mental Health Association Inc....
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday, Feb. 8 warned the public against a fraudulent website that uses its name to offer users a financial loan. (PhilHealth) In a post on its official Facebook page, PhilHealth said it only provides immediate benefits and services for...
The Lunar Year of the Wood Dragon is bringing good fortune, particularly in health, beauty, and wellness. This year, as the luckiest zodiac sign comes roaring in, Watsons is letting one big cat (or should we say, dragon?) out of the bag. The leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer in the...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, Feb. 4, commemorated the World Cancer Day and expressed her commitment to “stand united” with the global effort to address the “devastating illness” that caused millions of lives worldwide. (Photo courtesy of KMI TAMAN DESA Medical Centre)...
Secretary Teodoro Herbosa revealed plans to establish Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in provinces that lack facilities and are far from regional hospitals. Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, Former Health Secretary Enrique Ona Jr., DOH OIC Assistant Secretary...
The Department of Health (DOH) extended warm congratulations on Thursday, Feb. 1, to former Undersecretary Dr. Susan Pineda-Mercado for her appointment as the World Health Organization (WHO) Director for Programme Management (DPM) in the Western Pacific. Dr. Susan Pineda-Mercado, appointed WHO...
As the Philippines grapples with increasing healthcare costs, the government is gearing up to conduct a morbidity study aimed at determining reasonable premium rates for insurance companies. The Insurance Commission (IC) and the Actuarial Society of the Philippines (ASP) have joined forces to...
