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...
Just like how the weather can get colder during the ‘ber’ months and warmer during summer, a woman’s body goes through different seasons. Going through these physical changes can be challenging, and this is where Onelife Studio comes in—to make women stronger so that they can go through...
The health department has advised the public to limit consumption of "ultra-processed food and beverages" after the World Health Organization (WHO) released an article citing a possible link between the artificial sweetener aspartame and liver cancer. "According to the WHO report on the risk of...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, July 14, reaffirmed the importance of all its regulations and policies implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed three petitions against these. *(MB file photo)* In a statement, Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa said that...
The Tanay, Rizal provincial government, in partnership with Meralco, launched a health center improvement project and medical mission aimed at further enhancing the healthcare capabilities of one of the town's health centers and provide quality health services to its residents and members of the...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 285 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, July 12. The total number of active cases decreased to 6,132 from July 11's 6,152, and the nationwide caseload is now at 4,168,722. DOH also reported that the number of recoveries is now at 4,096,091, with a death toll of...
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – The SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI), the social good arm of the SM group, recently refurbished two essential health centers here. BARANGAY Irawan birthing facility. (SMFI photo) The two health facilities – Naval Station Apolinario Jalandoon Medical Dispensary and the...
The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 2,510 new Covid-19 cases from July 3 to 9. The daily average cases are at 359, which is 9 percent lower compared to the previous week, said DOH on Monday, July 10. Forty-four cases are in severe and critical condition, but no deaths were recorded....
Leading American business executives have expressed their intention to work with the Philippines in the area of healthcare. President Marcos meets with the members of the Business Executives for National Security (BENS) in Malacañang on July 10, 2023. (RTVM Screenshot) During a meeting with...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 347 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, July 8. The total nationwide tally is now at 4,167,606. DOH said that the number of active cases is now 6,553, with 431 new recoveries. Meanwhile, the death toll remains at 66,484 for the 10th straight day. According to the...
An infectious disease expert on Friday, July 7, cited the importance of elders getting inoculated with bivalent vaccines especially during the rainy season. In a webinar hosted by University of the Philippines (UP), infectious disease specialist Franco Felizarta explained that "based on all the...
By ALEX AMANSEC SOMEONE TO LEAN ON An important reminder to anyone that you are not alone (Cottonbro Studio) I was alone in my room past midnight on Tuesday, June 27, when I called the Philippine National Center for Mental Health. In other words—no longer hiding it under any professional...
