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 »
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) officially began construction on its P675-million Pediatric and Adult Specialty Center during a groundbreaking ceremony held on June 26, 2025, at its Manila compound. Read more »
In a major move to strengthen the country’s public healthcare system, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12210, expanding the bed capacity of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) from 1,334 to 2,200. Read more »
To better serve Filipinos, particularly those with cancer, the University of the Philippines—Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) unveiled its latest cutting-edge facility and equipment which will be used by its Central Intensive Care Unit (CENICU). Read more »
Surgeons will now be able to undertake robotic-assisted procedures at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City courtesy of the upcoming acquisition of new robotic technology. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) just declared the first-ever instance of e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI)-related fatality in the country. Read more »
