Filipinos can now get 75 types of medicines for free under the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) new Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) package, starting August 21. Read more »
A 60-day price freeze on 148 essential medicines is now in effect in areas declared under a state of calamity, the Department of Health (DOH) announced. Read more »
Filipinos managing long-term and costly illnesses can expect some relief as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed 10 additional medicines to be exempted from value-added tax (VAT). Read more »
Less than a month after the 2025 elections, a tragic shooting in Cavite leaves three officials dead—raising questions about local tensions, mental health, and community safety. Read more »
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy have developed an herbal tablet to help manage diabetes. Read more »
World Kidney Day (WKD), celebrated on March 14, serves as an important reminder for individuals around the globe to prioritize kidney health. Read more »
