THE province of Ilocos Norte led by Gov. Matthew Manotoc (seventh from left) receives five fully-equipped ambulances from the Department of Health. The turnover was witnessed by Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos (eighth from left). (Photo via Freddie Lazaro) LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The...
SYDNEY, Australia -- Australia's drugs watchdog on Friday announced that psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin -- more commonly known as ecstasy and magic mushrooms -- will soon be used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress. Psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the two...
The Caloocan City government announced on Monday, Jan. 30, that 970 residents benefitted from the week-long medical mission in the city last Jan. 23 to 27, as part of the city’s 61st founding anniversary celebration. The medical mission, in collaboration with the Caloocan City Medical Center...
Parañaque City 1st District Rep. Edwin Olivarez distributed guarantee letters for medical assistance to six constituents on Thursday, Jan. 26. Olivarez said the six city constituents who are in dire need of medical and financial assistance are currently confined at three hospitals in Metro Manila....
SM Group throws massive support behind Dinagyang, the mother of Philippine festivals MERRYMAKING ON CALLE REAL Contingents from different tribes of various barangays in Iloilo City presenting their dance in the Dinagyang Festival 2023 celebration at the Freedom Grandstand (Juan Carlo de Vela) Over...
Over 100 emergency medical services personnel were deployed by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to assist the attendees of the Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu City. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross Seventy-five on-foot patrols, 15 first aid stations with welfare desks, and four ambulances from PRC were...
Ninety-three attendees of Sinulog Festival 2023 in Cebu have received medical assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) so far. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross As per PRC's update on Friday, Jan. 13, 42 persons had their blood pressure monitored, 46 persons experienced dizziness, abdominal...
TINGOG party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (center) leads the launching of ‘Project Tambal’ at the Eastern Visayas Medical Center in Tacloban City on Wednesday, Jan. 11. (EVMC FB) TACLOBAN CITY – The Tingog party-list group on Wednesday, Jan. 11, launched ‘’Project Tambal’’ or Take-Home...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has provided medical assistance to over 600 devotees who joined the different activities for this year's Feast of the Black Nazarene. In an advisory, the DOH said that from Jan. 8 to 9, a total of 642 "consultations were reported, managed, and addressed from the...
(PRC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) More than 400 individuals were given medical attention by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) amid the activities related to the Feast of the Black Nazarene. In a statement, the PRC said that "461 devotees received medical assistance from PRC ambulance teams, volunteer...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday, January 8 welcomed the Department of Health’s (DOH) report indicating that over seven million Filipinos have become beneficiaries of the Malasakit Centers scattered around the country since it’s first center was established in February 2018. The...
Sara Duterte knows the challenge of being Rodrigo Duterte’s offspring better than anyone else. Vice President Sara Duterte delivers her inaugural address at San Pedro Square in her hometown of Davao City on June 19, 2022. (OVP photo) Sara, the former Davao City mayor and the current Vice...
