Taken aback by the lengthy list of medical conditions of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Sandiganbayan Second Division Chairperson Justice Geraldine Faith Econg could not help but ask: “Bakit ang dami? (Why so many?)” The remark came during the...
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan is currently confined at The Medical City and remains under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), his lawyer informed the Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division on Thursday, June 4. Bonoan...
Not too long ago, beauty treatments used to deliver the same results. Sharper features, tighter skin, fuller lips, with noses that followed the same proportions. People walked out of clinics looking noticeably different—and not always in a good way. “Now, many patients come in asking for...
By Dr. Carmina Charmaine Bernardo Head, Esketamine Center – Asian Brain Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Two weeks ago, you woke up sad, feeling heavy. You figured it was probably due to a little setback at work. The next day, the sadness remained. Seven days later, you were still sad....
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos emphasized the importance of providing accessible healthcare to Filipino soldiers and their families, highlighting the deployment of 11 mobile laboratory vans for the Philippine Army. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 23, the First Lady recognized the sacrifices...
The Quezon City government extended its condolences and provided assistance to the family of a 53-year-old woman who collapsed while waiting for her Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) payout at Quezon City Hall on Tuesday, May 19. In a statement, the city government said the...
Who says the government doesn 't have money to help aspiring doctors get through medical school? According to House Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan, the government has set aside P186 million this year for a national scholarship program aimed at helping...
Sometimes, people avoid getting check-ups in fear of going to the hospital. There are moments when we possibly feel the risks of catching a disease from the hospital just isn’t worth seeing a doctor. Others just find it’s not worth the trip at all, choosing instead to hold off on undergoing a...
Building a total of 349 specialty centers is among the goals of President Marcos before his term ends in 2028. Marcos revealed the plan during his visit to the Brain and Spine Center of the Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan on Friday, May 15. "As of now, we are...
Barangay officials and employees in San Juan City will receive free medical services through the “Bayanihan sa Kalusugan” program, a partnership between the city government and Alagang Unilab. The initiative is also part of the celebration of 80 years of Alagang Unilab and underscores the...
It was supposed to be an ordinary day. A Malaysian entrepreneur was on a routine business trip, traveling by air from Rizal to Quezon—just another monthly visit. The skies were clear. Nothing suggested what would come next. Mid-flight, something went wrong. In an instant, routine turned into...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has delivered a total of P18.2 million worth of medical equipment and financial assistance to the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro to boost public healthcare services in the province. In a statement, PCSO said the turnover aligns with the...
