President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the pilot implementation of the food stamp program that will also include single parents, pregnant, and lactating women. President Marcos presides over a sectoral meeting to discuss the food stamp program in Malacañang on June 13, 2023. (Photo...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday, June 13, urged the Department of Health (DOH) to study the possibility of allowing foreign doctors to practice in the country for a limited period. In his weekly radio program, Tolentino explained that the local medical industry would definitely benefit from...
(MANILA BULLETIN) A pro-health congressman believes that a lot can still be done to improve Republic Act (RA) No.11223 or the celebrated Universal Health Care Act (UHC). This, as Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes lamented the results of a recent study by the Philippine Institute for...
Fresh innovations by the new leadership of the Department of Health (DOH) are needed to encourage Filipino nurses to remain in the country, Senator Francis N. Tolentino on Monday, June 12, said. Sen. Francis Tolentino (Senate...
With Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa now as Department of Health (DOH) chief, Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymunnd “LRay” Villafuerte said he hopes healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs who played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic will finally receive their unpaid health...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa advised the public to refrain from sightseeing near the restive Mayon Volcano due to health risks associated with its gas and dust particle emissions. "Photo of the Mayon Volcano crater at around 7:00 PM tonight, 9 June 2023,...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa reported on Sunday, June 11, that human resources and medical supplies were already dispensed and on standby for the residents affected by the ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay. Photo courtesy of Department of Health (DOH)...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, together with Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, joined the celebration of World Bicycle Day on Saturday, June 10, which aims to promote biking as an alternative and healthier means of transportation. Photo courtesy of Keith Bacongcoe | MB...
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an advisory and list of reminders on how to stay safe from the possible hazardous activities of Mayon Volcano. "A resident from Malabog Daraga , Albay witnessed thick ash volcanic activity from the crater of Mayon Volcano at around 3:30 p .m . on Thursday ,...
Former Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire has been named the "chief of all undersecretaries" by newly appointed DOH head Ted Herbosa. " DOH Officer -in -Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire speaks to members of the media during the first face -to -face press briefing after...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa apologized for this controversial tweet against protesting healthcare workers at the height of the pandemic and assured them that they are welcome to his office for a peaceful discussion of their concerns. Photo courtesy of Ted Herbosa "I apologize...
(From L-R): Director of Marketing and Patient Experience Hennesy Lou E. Miranda, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jose M. Acuin, Asian Hospital and Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Beaver R, Tamesis, and radio and TV host Mon Gualvez. Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) ended the month of May...
