As the Department of Health (DOH) ramps up nationwide hospital readiness for the Christmas and New Year holidays, DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa reminded the public to avoid excessive consumption of salty and fatty foods during the Yuletide season. The DOH chief gave the reminder during an inspection...
Vision screening is now mandatory for kindergarten learners nationwide as the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, December 17, rolled out its new National Vision Screening Program (NVSP)—a preventive health initiative aimed at detecting eye problems early and preventing them from...
Birch Tree Fortified 's Nutrition Mission is our nationwide effort to bring affordable, quality nutrition to every Filipino, especially those who are most in need. "We started with a lofty goal of 1 million servings," said Zharina Balog, Group Product Manager of Birch Tree Family Milk...
Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded Department of Health Secretary Ted Harbosa to fulfill his commitment to remove Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Paolo Teston from his post. This was once Tulfo successfully facilitated the takedown of several products flagged by the FDA under its...
This holiday season, it is easier to experience spikes in blood glucose level simply from the calorie-laden dishes and sugary treats served during the festivities. It is very important to adhere to your medications and nutrient supplementation if you have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus or...
The first time Celine Cornejo walked into my clinic, I noticed two things: her warm energy and her easy laugh. She was one of those patients who made the consultation feel like catching up with a friend. Over time, that’s exactly what she became—a long-time friend, and eventually, my kumare. So...
The recent controversial decision of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the US to halt universal newborn vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine has thrust the disease into the public view anew. The specific decision halts mandatory birth immunization of children born to...
Vice President Sara Duterte has two wishes this Christmas season: the first is for everyone’s good health and the second is for a better Philippines in 2026. The official spoke with some members of the Filipino community in a gathering to mark former president Rodrigo Duterte’s ninth month in...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) distributed Christmas presents to police personnel recovering at the PNP General Hospital, Camp Crame in Quezon City during the “Pamaskong Handog 2025: Alay ni TSIP Para sa mga Pasyente ng PNPGH” gift-giving activity. A total of 40 hospitalized PNP personnel...
Independent health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon on Thursday, Dec. 11, warned that PhilHealth’s weakening capacity, driven by major funding decisions in recent years, is leaving more Filipino families vulnerable to medical debt, citing a new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study showing that...
The Philippines continues to grapple with long-standing challenges in respiratory health—from the persistent burden of asthma and COPD to the growing threats posed by air pollution, infectious diseases, and limited access to advanced pulmonary care. Lung health in the Philippines remains a...
A majority of Filipino families cannot afford even modest medical expenses without going into debt, a new study released by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) showed. In its nationwide study The Filipino Family, BCG found that 64 percent of households would be unable to pay a P10,000 hospital bill...
