The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will get zero subsidy in the P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget. This was according to Senate Finance Committee Chair Senator Grace Poe, citing that they still have their P600 billion reserve fund. "Nakita natin PhilHealth, yung subsidiya na...
Following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) has outlined its response plan to address the immediate health risks posed by the disaster. In a memorandum to DOH Regional Directors Razel Nikka M. Hao (Negros Island), Adriano P....
The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the law expanding mental health programs in schools and creating school counselor positions on Monday, Dec. 9. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) “This is a vital step forward in ensuring our learners are not only academically equipped but also mentally...
FACING A SILENT EPIDEMIC Students from the San Jose National High School participated in a World AIDS Day program headed by the City Health Office and the Local AIDS Council of Puerto Princesa City The City Health Office, in collaboration with the Local AIDS Council of Puerto Princesa City,...
For individuals suffering from moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), the daily struggle with red, itchy, and inflamed skin can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Many patients try a variety of treatments—from moisturizers and steroid creams to antihistamines—yet the...
Cholesterol is not fat. It is a fat-like substance that is a component of our cells and is essential for the body to make hormones and other body functions. It is not bad unless you have an excess of it that causes it to build up in the blood vessels. Thus, impeding proper blood circulation,...
CLINICAL MATTERS The Christmas season in December also coincides with the start of the flu season in the Philippines. As the Amihan wind brings cooler temperatures, people tend to spend more time indoors and in close proximity to one another. This makes respiratory viruses much easier to transmit,...
Empowering Health and Sustainability Through Clean Water In a world increasingly confronted with water quality concerns, access to clean and safe drinking water has become a pressing health and environmental issue. Contaminated water sources can lead to a host of health problems, including...
President Marcos has signed into law the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act which institutionalizes mental health and well-being programs in schools. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos signed on Monday, Dec. 9, the Republic Act No. 12080, an...
The Philippines is ready to receive guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on how to move forward in the post-pandemic world, President Marcos assured on Friday, Dec. 6. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Saia Ma’u...
Every pharmacy student undergoes intensive study in various subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, and therapeutics in multiple medical fields. They are also trained to work in different settings including community, hospitals, institutions, and others. These extensive learning and...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has called on the Department of Health (DOH) and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to shoulder the unpaid bills of indigent and financially...
