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PRC pushes inclusive, accessible medical education
The Philippine Red Cross is pushing for a more inclusive and accessible medical education as it expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in the country......»»
Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Filipino villager plans to be nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he said he would devote to pray for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea. Ruben Enaje, a 63-year-old carpenter and sign.....»»
DOH chief unaware of pyramiding schemes, gifts to doctors
MANILA, Philippines — No less than the country’s health chief had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes in the medical industry until the issue was raised before the Senate. Facing the Senate probe on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he only heard of some of the perks that.....»»
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. .....»»
EDITORIAL - Doctors doing business
A public health advocate first sounded the alarm recently, saying several doctors were prescribing medicines from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for expensive gifts including luxury vehicles......»»
Isang irehan lang! Misis nanganak ng 6 sanggol
It's a Miracle! Ito ang sinabi ng mga Obstetrician Gynecologists (OB/GYNE) doctors na nagpaanak sa isang 27-anyos na ina na kung saan apat na lalaki at dalawang babaeng sanggol ang iniluwal sa pagitan ng mahigit isang oras na panganganak sa isang District Headquarters Hospital sa Pakistan. The post Isang irehan lang! Misis nanganak ng 6 sanggol first appeared on Abante......»»
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.....»»
Pyramid
I shuddered going through a thick pile of documents detailing the operation of a pharmaceutical company incorporated by doctors......»»
Coast Guard trainee dies after joining Aurora sports fest
In a statement on Monday, the PCG said that the PCG trainee was declared dead by doctors on Sunday afternoon......»»
Just seven of 116 SUCs offer medicine programs — lawmaker
House Minority Leader Rep. Marcelino Libanan (4PS Partylist) said that Congress should allot more funding to support "highly advanced" SUCs in establishing their own medical schools to subsidize the schooling of aspiring doctors......»»
OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»
Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says
Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»
Speaker wants bigger PhilHealth share in private hospitalization
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should bear more of the costs of hospitalization, including the medical bills and doctors’ fees incurred by patients admitted in private hospitals, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday......»»
Gabby Concepcion advises to consult doctor if you experience pamamanhid, tusok-tusok
Actor Gabby Concepcion advised his audience at the Watsons Health Expo in SM Megamall last week to consult their doctors if they experience “pamamanhid” and “tusok-tusok.”.....»»
Mandaue City Health Office plans to hire more health professionals
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO) is planning to hire additional doctors, nurses and midwives who will especially be deployed in health centers and clinics in the 27 barangays here. Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, the MCHO head, said that having more health professionals is expected to improve the delivery of health.....»»
Southwestern University PHINMA’s Recognition of Topnotchers and Homecoming of Newly Licensed Optometrists
Southwestern University PHINMA has reaffirmed its position as the best optometry school in the country by producing 32 newly licensed optometrists and 5 topnotchers in the October 2023 Optometrists Licensure Examination. The university welcomed back these newly-licensed doctors of Optometry in a memorable ceremony on December 12, 2023 at the SWU PHINMA Campus, right after.....»»
Should doctors be apolitical?
A lot of times, I hear certain people say that they would never want to be political. They abhor political discourses even if the issue at hand affects them. But of course, they would definitely welcome the benefits when issues are won......»»
Sereno: Choose to do good, fight for what is right
Sereno: Choose to do good, fight for what is right.....»»
PHINMA, DLSU champion business as ‘force for good’ in new research center
PHINMA, DLSU champion business as ‘force for good’ in new research center.....»»
Davao City gets Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping for 2023
THE City Government of Davao is among the local government units (LGUs) that passed the Good Financial Housekeeping assessment conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government for the year 2023......»»