The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) have intensified their partnership in order to improve coordination and resolve the nation's healthcare challenges in emergencies, disasters, and mass casualty incidents. (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) PRC and PMA...
It’s that time of the year when people all over the world celebrate Father’s Day with their father and father figures in their lives. Every third Sunday of June, families gather and make time to appreciate the sacrifices, hard work, and unconditional love of fathers who stand as the solid...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday, June 13, urged the Department of Health (DOH) to study the possibility of allowing foreign doctors to practice in the country for a limited period. In his weekly radio program, Tolentino explained that the local medical industry would definitely benefit from...
(From L-R): Director of Marketing and Patient Experience Hennesy Lou E. Miranda, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jose M. Acuin, Asian Hospital and Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Beaver R, Tamesis, and radio and TV host Mon Gualvez. Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) ended the month of May...
Choosing a healthcare provider can be challenging, but it becomes even more difficult when you need to find one you can trust to care for your children. Typically, parents consider the following factors when selecting the best hospital for their kids — expertise, patient and family-centered...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) on Thursday, May 25, announced their strengthened collaboration to serve the country together in case of mass casualty incidents (MCIs). (Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) In an intensification of the partnership...
The Taguig City government and St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City signed a memorandum of agreement to provide additional medical assistance to residents. Under the multi-year agreement signed by Mayor Lani Cayetano and SLMC president and CEO Dennis Serrano, individuals in crisis situations...
House Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (left), and Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez (Facebook) Two former House Speakers are now seeking the legalization of medical cannabis or marijuana in the current 19th Congress. This, after Senior...
It is undeniable that the Covid-19 pandemic opened our eyes on the importance of investing in our health, and this realization even applied for some businesses and companies. The very reason why Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AC Health) launched the Healthway Medical Network (HMN)—marking the...
To make its services more accessible to Filipinos, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Monday, May 8, opened its second extension office in Tondo, Manila. (Photo from the Office of the Vice President) Vice President Sara Duterte was present to lead the opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of...
The Medical City (TMC) Ortigas welcomed its new Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Ruben G. Kasala, during its first general assembly on May 3, 2023, at the TMC Augusto M. Barcelon Auditorium. With an impressive educational background and a wealth of experience in...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday, May 4, that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was an eye-opener for the country’s public health system. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the opening ceremony of the 49th Midyear Convention of the Philippine College of Surgeons held at SMX...
