Fund for indigent cancer patients reaches P1.25 billion
Senators and congressmen have approved a substantial increase in this year’s budget allocation for indigent cancer patients, or the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF), in the hope of helping more Filipinos to be healed from the killer disease......»»
Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131
Death toll from Chile’s wildfires reaches 131.....»»
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
Japan’s moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels.....»»
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis.....»»
Israel-Hamas war reaches 100-day mark
Israel-Hamas war reaches 100-day mark.....»»
A substantial boost for cancer care
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has announced the perfect gift for women when it increased the “Z-benefit” package for breast cancer from P100,000 to P1.4 million. .....»»
BoP reverts to surplus, reaches $3.7 billion last year
The country’s balance of payments position reverted to a surplus, hitting $3.67 billion last year and reversing the $7.26 billion deficit recorded in 2022, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
The Hospital at Maayo advocates for Colon Cancer Awareness
The Hospital at Maayo advocates for Colon Cancer Awareness.....»»
A blood test for colon cancer screening coming soo
The first blood test to screen for colorectal cancer could be approved this year, a breakthrough that could drastically increase the number of people diagnosed.....»»
DOH allots P55 million for cervical, breast cancer screening
The Department of Health has allocated P55 million to meet its target of screening three million women for cervical and breast cancer this year......»»
DOH ups measures for a cancer-free Central Luzon
DOH ups measures for a cancer-free Central Luzon.....»»
Philippines roadmap for cancer control out soon
The Philippine roadmap for cancer control is coming out soon......»»
As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throne
LONDON — As King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britain’s monarch and head of state. This is the order of succession to the throne: Prince William, the eldest son of Charles and the late Princess Diana. He is known as Prince of Wales and is married to Kate, Princess of Wales. Their.....»»
Ireland-based Negrense organizes ‘Hope for Kids with Cancer’ run
Ireland-based Negrense organizes ‘Hope for Kids with Cancer’ run.....»»
P8 billion medical aid OK’d for health workers, poor patients
An additional P8.005 billion for medical assistance has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management......»»
Villar pushes extension, higher budget for RCEF
Sen. Cynthia Villar wants to double the annual guaranteed allocation for the rice competitiveness enhancement fund to P20 billion as she seeks to extend the fund by another six years or until 2030......»»
There’s no ’one size fits all’ treatment for lung cancer
When it comes to lung cancer treatment, there’s no “one size fits all” approach, simply because “an individual’s tumor is as individual as they are.”.....»»
Key Indicators for Early Colonoscopy Screening
The Daily Guardian – Colorectal cancer rates on the rise in young Americans Recent data released by the American Cancer Society has shown a concerning.....»»
King Charles, leaders offer support to Princess of Wales after cancer announcement
LONDON — Britain’s King Charles, political leaders, and the US White House offered support to Kate, Princess of Wales, after she said tests following abdominal surgery showed cancer had been present and she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy. Buckingham Palace, on behalf of Britain’s King Charles “His Majesty (HM) is ‘so proud of Catherine for her.....»»
Full PhilHealth coverage for cancer treatment, major surgeries pushed
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should have full coverage of cancer treatments, heart bypass and other major operations, a party-list lawmaker said yesterday......»»
DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»