DAVAO CITY – Nearly 400 residents from the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Montawal and Pagalungan in Maguindanao del Sur benefited from a recent free surgical mission. The surgical mission dubbed ‘’Oplan: Serbisyong Alay sa...
ILOILO CITY – A recent surgical mission benefited 22 children from low-income families in the city and province of Iloilo. The World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) partnered with power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) to bridge the gap of children from low-income...
The era of preventive aesthetics has arrived, powered by breakthrough technologies that deliver surgical-level results without downtime. For discerning Filipino women entering their prime decades, seven FDA-cleared treatments now offer sophisticated solutions that work at the cellular level to...
The Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has become one of the institutions in the Philippines to embrace the latest “da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system,” pioneering a transformative shift in the landscape of surgical care in the country. Photo from Makati Medical Center X account During the...
Iloilo-based electric distribution utility, More Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), has formed a partnership with the World Surgical Foundation Phils. (WSFP) Inc. to address healthcare disparities in underserved areas. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 9, MORE Power said the collaboration aims to...
Let’s talk about a non-surgical alternative ON POINT From left Tinkerbell Tip Lift before and after (Luminisce) Wearing makeup, posing in angles, or getting a nose job—we work to make the nose pretty, as part of achieving balance and facial symmetry. This is why when it comes to cosmetic...
60715 The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public to wear two masks to better protect themselves against the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “To further prevent virus transmission and mutation, choose the right mask for additional protection. Double masking is encouraged to...
Photo: World Surgical Foundation Philippines The World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) recently conducted free surgical operations that benefitted over 100 patients in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. A total of 155 patients received "life-changing" surgeries as the WSFP conducted a three-day surgical...
The top US health authority now says fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks in most indoor settings (JOEL SAGET / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) is recommending the use of surgical masks, especially in areas that are experiencing an increase in coronavirus disease...
The Surgical Innovation and Biotechnology (SIBOL) program being implemented by the College of Medicine of the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila-Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has secured funding support from the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Health Research...
First, to be effective, a mask must sit over your nose and under your chin, and against your cheeks without any gaps . Second, a mask should be made of ‘densely woven cotton fabrics,’ or ‘tight-weave 100 percent cotton.’ To test the fabric, hold it up to a light source. If light passes...
With COVID-19 cases going up again, it is best to be reminded of the precautionary measures we've been doing when it first arrived in our country. There's also nothing wrong in adding more preventive ways to keep the virus at bay. The Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Leopoldo "Bong"...
