Education

Lend a Hand: Helping Someone with Mental Illness

By Francis Felix Falgui - PTV News “Help is finally here” - Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Philippine Mental Health Law author For far too long mental illness has plagued the lives of many individuals, some...

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Living with a rare spine disease

MANILA — Clark Ferrer, 33, seems to be living up to a comic book superhero with his first name as he juggles his duties as an engineer, a father, and an advocacy...

Boost immune system as low temp lingers, doc tells Baguio folks

BAGUIO CITY – The city’s top health officer has urged residents to boost their immune system as the extreme change in weather – hot during midday but cold in the evening –...

DOH gears up for more comprehensive mental health program

ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) is now preparing for a “more comprehensive and extensive implementation of the National Mental Health program” next year following the passage of Republic Act...

Inclusive sex education to solve early pregnancy, HIV in teens

MANILA -- A women's health and rights advocacy group has been pushing for a comprehensive sex education to combat the prevalence of teen pregnancy and HIV among Filipino adolescents. "We observed that our...

Cordillera records 97% hike in dengue, 31% in leptospirosis cases

BAGUIO CITY-- Dengue cases in the Cordillera Region recorded from January 1 to Oct. 6 this year rose to 5,921 cases, which is 97 percent higher than the 2,999 cases during...

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