In line with National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week held every last week of September under Republic Act 10786, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is reminding Filipinos to stay alert to symptoms and seek medical advice right away. Read more »
As Metro Manila reels from corruption controversies in flood control projects, the Las Piñas–Parañaque Wetland Park stands as proof that nature’s defenses—if protected—can safeguard lives more effectively than mismanaged infrastructure. Read more »
Good news for every Filipino as PhilHealth’s YAKAP ng Pamahalaan program is now open for registration, offering free consultations, laboratory tests, and medicines worth up to P20,000 per year. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) has officially implemented zero billing in all 87 DOH-run hospitals nationwide, ensuring no out-of-pocket payment for patients admitted under basic accommodations. 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 »
A team of researchers from the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Philippine Genome Center has developed a promising new mathematical model that may help detect early signs of breast cancer metastasis—even before surgery. Read more »
