The Medical City (TMC) has earned a spot in Newsweek and Statista’s 2025 list of top-performing hospitals across the Asia Pacific region. Recognized for its excellence in specialized care, TMC stands among world-class institutions from ten countries, including Australia, Japan, and Singapore. In...
After almost two months, a 68-year-old midwife linked to the fatal circumcision of a 10-year-old boy in Tondo, Manila, was arrested on Thursday, July 10. The Manila Police District (MPD) identified the suspect as “Teresita,” a resident of Balut, Tondo. She was also listed as the No. 5 most...
DAGUPAN CITY – A 55-year-old man who had a health emergency was saved due to the swift response of the police in Sison, Pangasinan. Citing a report from the Sison police station, Police Regional Office-1 Director Police Brig. Gen. Dindo Reyes, in a press conference on Thursday, said the 911...
Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has renewed his push for the bill prescribing marijuana for medical purposes and expanding access to medical cannabis as a medical treatment. Padilla refiled the bill on Monday, June 30 as senators rush to file their first 10 priority measures for the 20th...
The Medical City (TMC) officially launched its newly expanded Emergency Care Unit on Monday, June 30, 2025. The milestone event was attended by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, who toured the upgraded facility and witnessed firsthand how the hospital is reshaping emergency...
In a landmark demonstration of the close and friendly relations between Israel and the Philippines, and in an effort to promote women’s health, the Governments of Israel and the Philippines launched the ISHA Women’s Health Initiative—a pioneering project that establishes a One-Stop-Shop...
When used responsibly, social media has the power to inspire positive change and amplify support for meaningful causes. Christopher Diwata, widely recognized for his standout performance on a popular noontime show where he portrayed Taylor Lautner’s Twilight character Jacob, became a viral...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development assured budget for medical and burial assistance in Western Visayas region. The agency made the assurance after reports claimed that the DSWD-6 has stopped Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), particularly medical...
As part of the healthcare institutions’ ongoing efforts to prevent cardiovascular diseases, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, in partnership with the Department of Health, has launched a public health campaign against atherosclerosis, smoking, and vaping—leading contributors to heart attacks,...
Twenty-seven out of every 1,000 deaths in the Philippines are attributed to liver diseases, a silent but deadly health crisis in the country. While liver diseases are often linked to adults and lifestyle-related factors, many Filipino children also suffer from congenital and hereditary liver...
By Dr. Jaymee Fernandez-Ramos Radiation oncologist, Asian Cancer Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center A diagnosis of a brain tumor is sure to send anyone to a state of fear. This is very understandable as we all know how the brain pretty much controls everything about our being. Tumors, i.e....
Amid continued delays in the enrollment of public school teachers into the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) program, a group of teachers on Saturday, May 17, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to release a cash medical allowance to help cover urgent healthcare expenses. The Teachers...
