Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) A veteran congressman is hopeful that the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs' (CND) official recognition of the medicinal value of cannabis oil (cannabidiol...
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), one of the country’s premier healthcare institutions, marked its 50th anniversary on Aug. 15, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a historic gathering of all three living Filipino Cardinals, and some of the country’s leading figures in government,...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of mortality in the Philippines, claiming thousands of lives each year. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), ischemic heart diseases have consistently ranked as the top cause of death in the country, accounting for 19 percent of total...
Good vision is more than just being able to see, it’s about fully experiencing and enjoying life in all its vibrancy. Our sense of sight is the most utilized of our senses, from the moment we wake up to the end of the day, that is why it deserves every bit of care it...
At least 1,500 patients in Rizal province have benefitted from the free medical services under the Lab for All program of First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. Lab for All program (Photo courtesy of Liza Marcos) The First Lady brought the free medical services program to Rizal province on Thursday, Aug....
Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) backed the Pampanga Electric Cooperative Inc. II (PELCO) Cares Program, a medical mission organized by PELCO II for Barangay Jose Abad Santos, Guagua, Pampanga recently. A RESIDENT avails of services during a medical mission in Guagua, Pampanga supported by...
In a historic feat, hospitals and medical institutions are breaking new ground and collaborating with each other, including Manila Med, Asian Hospital, Manila Doctors, Ospital Ng Maynila, Seamen's Hospital, and Capitol Med Center, for a healthier tomorrow. Manila Med COO Dr. Anthony Dolor,...
Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (Facebook) Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez lauded on Wednesday, July 31, the “good news” that was the passage of the measure seeking the legalization of medical marijuana or...
From the data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) , the most common cancer among women is breast cancer. It is a disease where abnormal breast cells grow uncontrollably and form tumors in the breast. Globally, there are 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer, while in the...
More medical professionals will be deployed to Romblon in a bid to address the healthcare situation in the province, President Marcos said. The Department of Health (DOH), Marcos said, is working with the local government of Romblon to improve and modernize its healthcare system. "Ukol naman sa...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a resolution urging the Department of Health (DOH) to foster and strengthen international collaboration with its foreign counterparts for medical cannabis. Padilla said that this is to harness expertise and expand research and development in a bid...
(Photo: PCG) (Updated) China has again tried to intercept a medical evacuation of a Philippine Navy (PN) personnel near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), it was revealed on Tuesday, July 9. Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for WPS, said...
