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Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso touted the free advanced heart care offered at Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory during the World Heart Day celebration at Manila High School in Intramuros. In his speech, Domagoso urged residents to go to the hospital at the first sign of chest pain, saying some […]
The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) strengthened their partnership with a ₱500-million financing agreement for the construction of the Governor Faustino N. Dy (GFNDy) Medical Center. Governor Rodito Albano and Lynette Ortiz, President and CEO of LandBank, signed the agreement during a ceremony at the Balai, Provincial […]
Senator Bong Go urged Filipinos to take extra precautions against the health effects of poor air quality as haze affected communities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, stressing anew the importance of accessible healthcare for those who may experience respiratory problems. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau has been closely monitoring elevated concentrations […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led the opening of a new Free Dialysis Center at the Gen. Cailles Memorial District Hospital in Pakil, expanding access to essential medical care for residents of the province, particularly those from the 4th District and nearby municipalities. Aragones personally visited the hospital to inaugurate the newly established dialysis center and […]
Laguna Governor Sol Aragones led in Los Baños the launch of the provincial government’s Free Flu Vaccine initiative. This is the first batch of thousands of Lagunenses who will receive the free flu vaccine in the province. This is part of the many healthcare and medical services that Aragones and the Provincial government aims to […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the full implementation of the law establishing the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines, following the government’s announcement during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that planning for the institute would begin. Go said the institute has long been part of his advocacy to strengthen the […]
The City Government of Makati, through the Makati Health Department, has launched the Makati City School-Based Influenza Vaccination Program, making Makati the first LGU in NCR to offer free flu vaccines to public school students. A total of 31, 537 eligible students across all Makati public schools are set to receive the free flu vaccine. […]
Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo challenged the statement of Department of Health (DOH) Environmental and Occupational Health Division Chief Dr. Gabriel Borlongan that foul-smelling landfills have no direct effect on people’s health. During the committee hearing, Tulfo asked Borlongan whether the DOH has data on diseases that may affect […]
The Philippines remains vulnerable to extreme heat, with risks heightened by climate variability and climate change. Preparedness and awareness must continue beyond the summer months. So even as the monsoon rains bring cooler temperatures, high humidity can intensify heat stress, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature and making it harder for our […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2133, or the proposed Students’ Guidance Counseling Act, a measure seeking to strengthen school-based mental health programs and expand access to guidance and psychosocial support services for Filipino students nationwide. Research published by Cambridge University Press earlier revealed the alarming rise in depressive symptoms among Filipino youth, showing […]