There’ll be no argument when I say that 2020 was a very extraordinary year. Extraordinary for the wrong reasons; but insofar as it’s being unusual, I’m certain most will agree with me. For hospitals, medical centers, and the health care professionals and workers; they were the battlefront,...
Limited face-to-face classes for medical and allied health programs may resume following the green light given by President Duterte so the country won't run out of doctors, Malacañang announced Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / MANILA BULLETIN) According to Presidential...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has waived P156 million toll fees for doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, and other medical workers using its expressways in the past 10 months. Now, the toll operator will allow 10,400 medical frontliners to use the newly-opened Skyway 3 for free indefinitely,...
There are a lot of people who use cotton swabs, from mothers who use them to clean their babies to adults using them to wipe dirt off their faces or hard-to-reach areas. It might be a simple product that we all use on a daily basis, and it may look like all cotton swabs are the same, but the Food...
Fostering the tradition of excellence has always a priority of Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC)—from investing in homegrown talents to their readiness to adopt technology trends. "We continuously improve on our ways as we remain determined to be top of mind for our patients," CSMC chief...
San Miguel Corporation (SMC)'s waived toll fees for medical front liners totalled over P138 million as of Sunday, December 20, nine months after implementing the “no toll fees” policy at all its operating expressways and pledged to extend it "indefinitely". The program, which continued non-stop...
The medical devices market manufacturing industry in the country is expected to expand up to $744.7 million, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez. In a speech at the virtual “Make it Happen Philippines Campaign” soft launch, Lopez highlighted the prospects for this growing...
As part of the frontliners himself, Rocco Nacino couldn't help but get extra sentimental whenever someone would show their love and support to hospital staff and crew members. In his recent post, Rocco who is an actor, medical practitioner, or Navy reservist walked down memory lane as he shared...
As a new member of the Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG), actor Rocco Nacino was ecstatic that he was able to join the recent activity of the group. On Instagram, he shared that the activity was the "highlight" of his weekend. Rocco Nacino (in military garb) distributing goods during the...
The Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) has called on local companies to participate in the government-wide purchase of medical supplies for the COVID-19 response. As part of government’s effort to help local enterprises during the pandemic, the PS-DBM said it...
Tasan Health and Medical TECH donated to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, through Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, one million face masks that could be used in the country’s ongoing fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Tasan Health...
Photo from The Medical City/Facebook The Medical City co-founder and chairman Dr. Augusto Sarmiento , or Tico as he was fondly called, passed away on Sept. 12, his family announced. He was 96. “With deep sorrow, we regret to announce that our beloved father, friend, and colleague peacefully...
