Health

NNC launches 52nd National Nutrition Month; Calls for collective action to advance nutrition, food security, and environmental sustainability

The National Nutrition Council (NNC), in partnership with the City Government of Dumaguete, the official host of the 2026 National Nutrition Month Kick-off Activity, officially launched the 52nd National Nutrition Month...

Expanded PhilHealth coverage for leptospirosis to begin on July 15

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In time for the rainy season and the illnesses that come along with its onset, the government continues to reinforce its programs that look after the health and...

PBBM admin expedites construction of Southeast Asia’s biggest dialysis center

By Brian Campued Underscoring the need to improve access to quality dialysis treatment for Filipinos suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed the Department of Public...

PBBM orders probe into PhilHealth benefit denial claim —Palace

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a thorough probe into claims that a member of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was denied benefits as the state insurer...

CHED, DepEd launch scholarship program for school mental health experts

By Brian Campued As part of the Marcos Jr. administration’s broader efforts to advance mental health initiatives in the country, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Department of Education (DepEd) teamed...

Maxicare highlights importance of road readiness during monsoon season

As Road Safety Awareness Month puts the spotlight on safer streets and more responsible mobility, it also brings renewed attention to the real risks many Filipinos face on the road every...

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