Like many Filipinos managing long-term conditions, Rosemarie has had to balance her health needs with financial realities. For a long time, she relied on generic medicines, making practical decisions to stretch her budget while staying consistent with her treatment. Read more »
The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center has launched the country’s first Single-Port Robotic Surgical System, marking a major leap toward advanced, minimally invasive surgery. Using just a 2.5 cm incision, the Toumai system promises smaller scars, less pain, and faster recovery for patients. Read more »
A major step in advancing cancer care has been introduced in the Philippines as St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) partners with Germany-based ICPO Foundation to launch a global pilot program on theranostics. Read more »
A team of Filipino scientists is developing a medical device aimed at improving treatment for gastroschisis, a serious condition where a baby is born with internal organs protruding outside the body due to an incomplete abdominal wall. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced a significant expansion of maternity benefits under Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, aiming to ease the financial pressure on Filipino families and ensure safer and more dignified childbirth experiences. Read more »
A fourth-year electronics engineering student from Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC), who was the school’s sole delegate, secured a gold medal for the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 2026 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and the Arts Festival (NCAF). Read more »
