The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, September 22, said it has placed student health, safety, and inclusive learning at the heart of its proposed 2026 budget. Highlighting both recent achievements and future goals under the administration of President Marcos, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the Philippines, responsible for nearly 19% of total deaths in 2024, with about 13 Filipinos dying every hour from conditions like ischaemic heart disease and stroke. While common risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, poor diet, and...
The human heart wants what it sees in the mirror, and science is finally catching up to explain why. Over 85 percent of aesthetic decisions stem from emotion rather than logic, according to recent psychological research, with patients primarily seeking to align their outer appearance with their...
Are you tossing and turning in bed at night, unable to blissfully fall asleep? You are not alone. Resmed’s 2025 Global Sleep Survey, spanning 13 countries with over 30,000 survey respondents, revealed a world struggling with poor sleep. The fifth global survey conducted by Resmed showed that even...
Government agencies must reject greenwashing attempts of tobacco companies and other health-harming industries, public health advocacy group HealthJustice Philippines said on Saturday, Sept. 20, during the observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Based on several studies, at least 4.5...
Unutilized Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds will now be rechanneled to greater universal healthcare (UHC) access, a move welcomed by the Department of Finance (DOF). In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 20, the DOF commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for ordering the return...
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised participants of the Trillion Peso March on Sunday, Sept. 21, to come prepared and bring essential items as thousands are expected to join the nationwide peaceful protest against corruption. The nationwide event is expected to draw participation from...
In the last two weeks, I’ve had three elderly patients end up in the hospital with severe pneumonia. This isn’t uncommon in my infectious diseases practice since I help take care of very sick patients with lung infections. What is unusual about these cases is that they were not caused by the...
Taiwan Excellence officially launched its three-day event, LOHAS Days, on September 12 at Ayala Malls Market! Market!, aiming to promote a Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) among Filipinos. The event opened with a press conference attended by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who was...
We live in an era where the pursuit of beauty has become more sophisticated, more scientific, and thankfully, more natural-looking than ever before. Gone are the days when aesthetic enhancement meant obvious, overdone results that screamed “work done.” Today’s approach to facial rejuvenation...
BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus, is partnering with Paglaum Mental Health Support Group and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Inc. in launching a pioneering community-based mental health campaign. The initiative is addressing one of the country’s most...
The book of Proverbs in the Bible says, “Gray hair is a crown of splendor. It is attained in the way of righteousness.” Growing old is a blessing, contrary to what others may perceive. Many may think that aging puts one in a weak and vulnerable position. It is a fact that our biological clock...
