As Filipinos, we naturally have an emotional connection to food. We love to celebrate occasions and have a feast. Even during difficult times, for instance, at a wake, food has never been absent. We share food during joyful times, as well as sorrowful moments. These instances, however, do not...
I recently sat through a case study on Moderna—yes, that Moderna, the Covid-19 vaccine—and walked away thinking less about mRNA and more about how we look after our own bodies. Stay with me here. Moderna’s CEO once described his company this way: “We’re a technology company that happens...
“Spot sa baga, mahina ang lungs.” These are just two of the euphemisms Filipinos use to refer to tuberculosis (TB), the disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Historically, a lot of shame and stigma have been associated with a diagnosis of tuberculosis. It is still seen as a disease of...
Local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines are spending far below what is needed to deliver basic primary health care (PHC) services, according to state-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). A PIDS discussion paper t itled “Are Philippine Local...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, March 29, called on authorities to intensify the rollout of comprehensive mental health programs to protect vulnerable Filipinos and prevent further loss of life. Gatchalian made the call amid the alarming rise in suicide cases in Metro Manila, followed by a...
Wilcon just released great news for runners, corporate partners and the general fitness community on March 26, 2026 with the launch of the Wilcon 10-Miler Run 2026. Set on June 21, 2026, the Wilcon 10-Miler Run 2026 will take over in Parañaque City, gathering thousands of runners for a day that...
Recognizing the unique health needs of women, Unilab and Mercury Drug have joined forces to give free bone density and anemia screening sessions, as well as doctor consultations, in various drug stores in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna. Screening results will be released on the same day...
By Dr. Ernest Roberto H. Manas Consultant, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryAsian ENT CenterAsian Hospital and Medical Center When whispers become harder to hear, noise becomes too difficult to tolerate, and you weirdly feel “off,” these are often signals that there may be something wrong...
Health advocates on Friday, March 26, launched the ACCEPT Drug Education Modules in Quezon City, promoting a shift away from fear-based approaches to drug education in the Philippines. The modules, developed under the ACCEPT Project (Advancing Compassionate, Evidence-informed, Practical, and...
CABATUAN, Isabela – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected a newly constructed super health center during his brief visit to this town on Thursday. Accompanying the President were House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, Gov. Rodolfo T. Albano III, and Vice Gov. Francis Faustino “Kiko”...
Critical illnesses are no longer what they used to be. Cancer, stroke, and heart disease are evolving—becoming more aggressive and affecting more Filipinos than ever before. In Southeast Asia alone, cancer cases have surged by 32% in just five years, according to the World Health Organization ....
Across all SM Supermalls in the country, one message rang clear: SM is All for Down. In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), SM mounted a unified, nationwide activation through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares. The activation reaffirms SM’s long-standing commitment...
