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QUEZON CITY OPENS 2ND DIALYSIS FACILITY AT RMBGH

Residents of Quezon City battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) now have greater access to life-saving treatment with the opening of the city’s second dialysis facility, located at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH). “Chronic kidney disease is a growing public concern in the country,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said. “We hope that by […]

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BONG GO: MAKE BREAST CANCER TREATMENT ACCESSIBLE

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his ongoing efforts to make breast cancer treatments more accessible for all Filipinos, especially those in underserved areas. “Marami po sa mga mahihirap na pamilya ang hirap sa pagpapagamot ng cancer, kabilang na ang breast cancer. Kaya dapat lang na magtulungan ang pamahalaan, pribadong sektor, at lahat sa lipunan para masiguro […]

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BONG GO CALLS FOR VIGILANCE VS DENGUE

As dengue cases continue to surge nationwide, Senator Bong Go emphasized the urgency of community-based prevention efforts and sustained public vigilance, aligning his call with the observance of National Dengue Awareness Month this June. Go, who serves as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, stressed that early detection, coordinated barangay action, and public education […]

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BIR INTENSIFIES DRIVE VS ILLICIT VAPE PRODUCTS

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), led by Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., in coordination with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-Organized and Transnational Crimes Division, has cracked down on an online-enabled illicit vape operation fronting as a legitimate business, seizing 18,811 vape products and counterfeit tax stamps in Guiguinto, Bulacan. The enforcement operation, conducted on […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR MATERNAL DEATH INTERVENTION

Senator Bong Go expressed deep concern over the recent increase in maternal deaths in Northern Mindanao, following the Department of Health’s (DOH) warning that more women–many of them young or first-time mothers–are dying from preventable childbirth complications. He called for urgent and sustained interventions to strengthen prenatal and postnatal care services, especially in rural and […]

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BONG GO: BE PROACTIVE VS NEW COVID-19 VARIANT

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, called on health authorities to take proactive steps in response to the emerging global spread of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1.  While encouraging public vigilance, Go emphasized the importance of a calm, science-based approach guided by facts and readiness amid the evolving situation. […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR PHILHEALTH ID FOR ALL

Senator Bong Go reiterated his call for stronger efforts from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure that every Filipino is fully aware of their membership status and benefits due to them under the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go emphasized the need for […]

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SAN MIGUEL FOODS EXPANDS MOTHER, CHILD HEALTH AID

From maternal medical needs to proper nutrition and baby care, San Miguel Foods Inc. and San Miguel Foundation are expanding the benefits package and reach of the First 1,000 Days program. San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) has reported a significant reduction in malnutrition among children covered by its expanded mother-and-child health program, “Happy si Mommy, […]

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BONG GO VISITS CAPIZ SUPER HEALTH CENTER

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reaffirmed his commitment to bringing accessible and quality healthcare services closer to the grassroots during the inauguration of a Super Health Center in President Roxas, Capiz recently. The newly inaugurated Super Health Center in President Roxas is one of 12 Super Health Centers […]

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PH RED CROSS WARNS PUBLIC VS HEAT STROKE

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warns the public against heat-related emergencies such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which are very common with high heat indices.  According to the PRC, heat-related emergencies are heat-induced emergencies that can happen when prolonged exposure to high temperatures affects the body’s natural temperature control system.  When the body cannot […]