Doctor-owned pharma hit for ‘unethical practices’
A group of doctors who own a pharmaceutical company has been giving rebates of up to P2 million, luxury cars, travel and other perks to doctors who prescribe the firm’s medicines, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada disclosed yesterday......»»
DOH set to probe pharma firm
The Department of Health (DOH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) are set to conduct an investigation on the alleged unethical practices of a local pharmaceutical company owned by physicians......»»
Teacher who faked being a doctor to face usurpation rap in Dalaguete
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A 50-year-old licensed teacher, who is a native of Zamboanga City, will be facing a criminal charge after he was caught lying about being a professional doctor by authorities in Barangay Poblacion, Dalaguete town, southern Cebu. The ‘fake doctor,’ identified as Antonio Jabonillo Alpechi alias ‘Yang,’ 50, a licensed professional teacher, was.....»»
Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm
Hiniling ng isang health reform advocate kay Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa na siyasatin ang ulat na may mga doktor ang tumatanggap ng cash at malalaking insentibo kapalit ng pagreseta ng gamot ng pinapaborang pharmaceutical company. The post Mga dok kasabwat ng pharma firm first appeared on Abante......»»
Zuellig Pharma to distribute STADA products in Philippines
Healthcare solutions firm Zuellig Pharma has been appointed as the exclusive distribution partner of pharmaceutical supplier STADA Philippines Inc. effective Jan. 1......»»
Pharma CEO denies illegal marketing, unethical practices
The Bell-Kenz pharmaceutical company does not use the multi-level marketing scheme and sells medicines at a lower cost compared to other brands, cardiologist and chief executive officer Dr. Luis Raymond Go said......»»
Audit
A Senate hearing was called to look into allegations about a local pharmaceutical company employing multi-level marketing schemes to push its sales. The practice has been justly criticized as unethical – the company doing this being owned by doctors......»»
Ejercito files reso calling for probe into alleged doctor – pharma collusion
MANILA, Philippines — Senator JV Ejercito has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the alleged connivance of some physicians and pharmaceutical companies in prescribing medicine. “To maintain the honor and integrity of the medical profession, Congress may initiate reforms through legislative measures to protect the best interests of doctors and their patients from.....»»
CA affirms doctor’s conviction for rape
The Court of Appeals has affirmed celebrity doctor Joel Mendez’s conviction in January 2020 for attempted rape and two counts of rape through sexual assault......»»
Eating while working? Why it’s bad for your health – The Farm at San Benito doctor
According to doctor Michelle Domalaon of The Farm at San Benito, healthy food is not enough. To achieve one’s fitness goals, she said one should also change one’s attitude toward consuming food......»»
Nakaka-flatter : Carla Abellana reacts to Kris Aquino s offer to set her up with a doctor
Kapuso actress Carla Abellana reacted to Kris Aquino's offer to set her up with a doctor. .....»»
Training on ICC model for international sales contracts
The Center for Global Best Practices will host an in-person training on the International Chamber of Commerce model for international sales and contracts, its relevant rules, standards and practices, on April 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City......»»
Training program on construction law and contracts
The Center for Global Best Practices will host a two-session MCLE-accredited online training titled “Best Practices Guide to Construction Law and Crafting Contracts” on March 13 and 14 via Zoom......»»
DMW recognized for global sustainability practices
D.M. Wenceslao & Associates Inc. has proven its might when it comes to adopting global sustainability practices......»»
The Critical Role of LGUs in Streamlining Business Practices
The Critical Role of LGUs in Streamlining Business Practices.....»»
Karapatan to President Marcos: Cease deceptive practices
Rights group Karapatan yesterday urged the Marcos administration to cease deceptive practices regarding the human rights situation in the country......»»
Pharma firm denies pyramid scheme, admits doctor incentives
Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. Chief Executive Officer Luis Raymond Go described the claims as “misinformation” and said the firm, owned by a group of doctors, adhered to government allegations. .....»»
Regional growth centers eyed for pharma ecozones
Ecozone developers are looking at the provinces of Bulacan, Laguna, Tarlac and Cebu as areas for establishing pharmaceutical economic zones in the country, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority......»»
Marcos OKs pharma-zones for cheaper generics
To ensure the availability of affordable medicines, President Marcos is pushing for measures to encourage both local and foreign pharmaceutical firms to take part in drug manufacturing in the country......»»
PEZA crafting guidelines for pharma ecozones
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is finalizing a set of guidelines covering the registration of pharmaceutical economic zones in the country......»»
Dominic Roque s condo owned by male politician, alleged reason for breakup with Bea Alonzo — Cristy Fermin
Veteran showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin claimed that Dominic Roque's high-end condominium is owned by a male politician. .....»»