Health & Wellness

February 11, 2026

The Month of Sweets: A Reminder for PH Heart Month

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

February reminds us to find the balance between enjoying sweet treats and taking care of our physical health. Read more »

Local

February 05, 2026

Who Will Care For Lolo and Lola? Senate Bill Offers A National Solution

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Filipinos have long been known for their strong family ties and respect for elders. In many homes, lolo and lola are lovingly cared for by children and grandchildren, reflecting the Filipino value of pagmamalasakit and utang na loob. Read more »

Local

February 02, 2026

PhilHealth To Broaden Benefits Coverage For Middle-Income Workers

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Saturday plans to enhance the benefits, which include improved room accommodations and cheaper medical bill charges available to middle-income contributors. Read more »

World

January 29, 2026

Nipah Virus: What Filipinos Need To Know As DOH Steps Up Monitoring

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Wednesday, January 28, that it is ready to respond to potential cases of the Nipah virus (NiV), following confirmed infections in West Bengal, India. The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is actively monitoring airports and seaports to prevent the virus from entering the country. Read more »

Local

January 28, 2026

DOH Weighs Mandatory HIV Testing For Tourists Amid Rising Cases

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The Department of Health (DOH) has raised the possibility of requiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for foreign visitors to the Philippines, citing a sharp increase in new infections nationwide. Read more »

Health & Wellness

January 28, 2026

Superflu, A Stark Reminder of the Lessons from COVID

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The rise of the "superflu" is a timely reminder that the simple health habits we learned during COVID are lessons worth keeping, not forgetting. Read more »