Heart disease still No. 1 killer of Filipinos in 2025, PSA reports
MANILA (June 30) — Nearly one out of every five deaths recorded in the Philippines this year was caused by heart disease, as cardiovascular...
Beyond Insurance: PhilHealth-CHR Partnership Pushes Health as a Human Right
MANILA (June 26) — The partnership between the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) signals a significant shift...
More Than Daycare: New Child Development Centers Signal Investment in Cagayan de Oro’s Youngest Learners
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (June 18) — For many families, access to quality early childhood education remains one of the biggest challenges in preparing...
Fighting a Growing Threat: Tawi-Tawi Health Workers Bring Anti-Smoking Campaign to Students
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi (June 18) — As vaping and smoking continue to attract young people across the country, health officials in Tawi-Tawi are stepping up...
1 Filipino Develops Chronic Kidney Disease Every Hour, Says Health Expert; Concern Grows Over Access Gaps in Mindanao’s Remote Communities
MANILA (June 3) — With an alarming statistic of one Filipino developing chronic kidney failure every single hour, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute...
Inflation’s Cruel Return: Mindanao’s Poor Brace for Another Round of Hunger
DAVAO CITY (May 31) — For many poor families across Mindanao, inflation is no longer an economic indicator. It is one less kilo of...
