Improving healthcare access for individuals deprived of liberty
The Philippines is confronted with the stark reality of being ranked third in terms of prison overcrowding globally, highlighting a pressing concern: individuals deprived of liberty face dire living conditions that imperil their health and well-being......»»
40 mln Filipinos have no access to potable water: gov t
MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- At least 40 million people in the Philippines have no access to fresh or potable water, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Tuesday. Responding to the dire situation, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos ordered the government agencies to come up with concrete solutions to provide sufficient water supply to Filipinos deprived of potable water on Tuesday......»»
Elderly, PWD inmates moved to new Quezon City jail
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and the Quezon City government have begun the transfer of persons deprived of liberty to a new jail facility in Payatas......»»
Marcos grants clemency to 22 PDLs
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to 22 persons deprived of liberty (PDL), the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Saturday. BuCor said while 20 PDLs were granted commutations of sentences, two were given conditional pardon. They are brothers Alfredo and Leopold Bongcawel. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said they would.....»»
SC rules: Red-tagging is threat to life, liberty
For almost six years, red-tagging has been a major component of the bloody counterinsurgency campaign – initiated and implemented by the Duterte regime and sustained by the Marcos Jr. administration – through the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The post SC rules: Red-tagging is threat to life, liberty appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
CHR lauds SC decision calling red-tagging threat to life, liberty and security
The Commission on Human Rights welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring red-tagging, vilification, labelling and guilt by association as threatening to one’s right to life, liberty, or security......»»
SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security
In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023, the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»
Worker shortage, rising costs to slow healthcare growth
The expansion of the country’s healthcare industry may slow this year on rising costs and shortage of medical practitioners even as the demand for health services among Filipinos is on an uptrend......»»
The Wellness Hub at Maayo, your one-stop shop for healthcare in Cebu IT Park
The Wellness Hub at Maayo officially opens to the public, affirming its mission to provide the people in Cebu with quality and convenient healthcare during a ribbon cutting ceremony on February, 28, 2024, at the ground floor of the i2 Building, IT Park, Cebu City. Maayo Health Group executives led the ceremony, including Medical Director.....»»
Bridging healthcare gaps with Borcelas Med
Bridging healthcare gaps with Borcelas Med.....»»
Government moves vs counterfeit pharma, healthcare products
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines has teamed up with the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines for an anti-counterfeiting drive and to promote healthcare innovations......»»
P91.3B gipagawas na sa DBM para sa emergency healthcare workers
P91.3B gipagawas na sa DBM para sa emergency healthcare workers.....»»
Super health center brings healthcare services closer to far-flung barangays of Nueva Valencia
Super health center brings healthcare services closer to far-flung barangays of Nueva Valencia.....»»
KonsultaMD selected by Forticare as key healthcare provider
KonsultaMD selected by Forticare as key healthcare provider.....»»
KonsultaMD mipili sa Forticare isip iyang healthcare provider
KonsultaMD mipili sa Forticare isip iyang healthcare provider.....»»
Airspeed expands operations with the opening of a new healthcare facility
Airspeed expands operations with the opening of a new healthcare facility.....»»
The Hospital at Maayo joins Sinulog 2024 in spreading festivity and accessible healthcare
The Hospital at Maayo joins Sinulog 2024 in spreading festivity and accessible healthcare.....»»
GT Capital confirms move to diversify into healthcare and renewable energy
GT Capital confirmed a report that it was planning to “expand beyond its current portfolio” into healthcare, renewable energy, and data centers......»»
PhilHealth conducts healthcare summit
PhilHealth conducts healthcare summit.....»»
Prescription Protocol: Why it is essential for certain drug purchases
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Accessing medication through pharmacies is a common practice for many individuals seeking relief from various health conditions. However, amid the convenience of over-the-counter purchases, it is important to recognize the role of prescriptions in protecting patient health. These formal documents, issued by licensed healthcare providers, not only authorize the procurement of.....»»
Fish pen owners in Mandaue say dredging deprived them of their livelihood
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Housing Urban and Development Office (HUDO) in Mandaue City has started clearing the fish pens in Barangay Banilad to make way for dredging activity in the area. The fish pens are part of the wetland in Barangay Banilad and Cabancalan area that the city government wants to dredge. The wetland,.....»»