One in three Filipino adults aged 30 to 79 is living with hypertension, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest Global Hypertension Report. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared that the Philippines is now 80 percent closer to realizing universal health care for all citizens, highlighting recent progress in expanding access to affordable and quality medical services. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for improved implementation of his “zero billing” policy in all Department of Health (DOH)-run hospitals, ensuring that patients admitted to basic wards no longer need to pay out of pocket. Read more »
Sagip CPR is a nationwide campaign led by Bell-Kenz Pharma that aims to train a million Filipinos in hands-only CPR and AED use, creating a network of everyday heroes ready to respond during cardiac emergencies. Read more »
Online gambling sites are shifting to new platforms in the Philippines as operators adapt to tighter government regulations despite efforts by the BSP and e-wallet providers to curb access. Read more »
A recent controversy involving broadcaster and Senator Raffy Tulfo has brought to light the growing trend of public attacks and harassment directed at medical professionals in the Philippines. Read more »
