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Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the blessing and inauguration of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City. Lacson said the new center underscores the Provincial Government’s commitment to providing responsive, modern, and life-saving healthcare services to every Negrense. “This gives even greater […]
Senator Bong Go appealed to Filipinos to remain cautious as the traditional Christmas rush fills malls, transport hubs, and public venues. Go reminded the public that the excitement of celebrations should not overshadow basic health practices that safeguard families and communities. The veteran legislator emphasized that the holidays—while a time for gatherings—often bring increased risk […]
Senate President Tito Sotto led the formal turnover of a fully equipped Senate Mobile Clinic on Wednesday at the Senate Grounds, marking a significant step toward bringing healthcare closer to people. Also present during the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Senate of the Philippines and the Department of Health were Department of […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, strongly urged government agencies to channel more resources toward sports infrastructure and related facilities instead of infrastructure projects that he described as having little to no direct benefit to the public and often becoming opportunities for corruption. Speaking during the public hearing of the Senate […]
The City Government of Manila successfully performed its first-ever angiogram procedure for free, a milestone for the local government’s push to expand free public healthcare services.Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said the procedure was conducted at around 1:00 p.m. on September 15 at the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center. The mayor […]
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that the construction of the Manila Cancer Center (MCC), the first local government–run cancer facility in the Philippines, will push through—marking a milestone as the city’s first dedicated center for cancer care.Domagoso made the announcement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Manila Sacramento Library and Multi-Purpose Building held at […]
Senator Loren Legarda manifested her full support for the privilege speech of Senator Pia Cayetano recently, reaffirming her stance on the continuing need to protect and promote breastfeeding in the Philippines. “Breastfeeding is a proven life-saving intervention. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend initiating it within the first hour after birth, exclusively breastfeeding for […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the Philippines Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for its newly launched enhanced Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (PhilHealth GAMOT). “Bawat piso sa budget na nakalaan para sa kalusugan ay mahalaga para ma-protektahan ang kalusugan ng ating kababayan. Kaya dapat hindi ito naka-tengga at magamit ito para makaligtas ng buhay ng […]
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. launched his Mobile Clinic Program during the relief operations in Barangay Tabun, Mabalacat City. Via the Mobile Clinic, Lazatin personally delivered medical assistance to 40 evacuated families staying at the Barangay Tabun Covered Court. Aside from medicines, the Mobile Clinic also has an in-house Medical Technologist conducting […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a bill seeking to establish 24/7 Super Health Centers in every city and municipality in the country. Refiled in the current Congress, the proposed “Super Health Centers in All Cities and Municipalities Act” (Senate Bill No. 420), aims to strengthen the country’s primary health care system and ensure that no […]