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In this analysis, Ateneo researchers explain how the country must look beyond pandemics and emergency response.

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Filipinos know only too well that the country is suffering from an acute shortage of health professionals.

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Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City received multiple awards for their respective health programs and services during the 2026 Local Health Systems Awards organized by the Department of Health-Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD).

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When Merci Tobias' experience also altered the way she viewed her own health and future.

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The opening of a Super Health Center in Barangay Tibungco marked a milestone in bringing accessible healthcare closer to residents of Davao City, according to Sen. Bong Go.

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Kung nararamdaman mo na natutuyo ang iyong mata, kumain ng isda kagaya ng salmon, mackerel, etc. Ang isda ay may omega-3 fatty acids na nagiging sanhi para magkaroon ng luha ang iyong mata. Ang taong mahilig kumain ng isdang mayaman sa omega-3 ay hindi nakararanas ng dry eyes.

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Personal nang umapela kay Health Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado si Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan na tugunan ang pagsisikip sa Calbayog District Hospital at Samar Provincial Hospital dahil sa dami ng pasyenteng kanilang tinatanggap. Sa liham na ipinadala noong Oktubre 26, hiniling ni Tan ang pagpapalawak ng mga pasilidad, pagdaragdag ng mga kama at kagamitang medikal, at pagkuha ng karagdagang mga doktor at nars.

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In the Philippines, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults has continued to rise.

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A first-of-its-kind collaboration for Singlife that could change how Filipinos experience insurance and healthcare.

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For 13 years, Watsons has partnered with Operation Smile to help children access the cleft care they need.

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Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City received multiple awards for their respective health programs and services during the 2026 Local Health Systems Awards organized by the Department of Health-Central Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-CVCHD).

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When Merci Tobias' experience also altered the way she viewed her own health and future.

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The opening of a Super Health Center in Barangay Tibungco marked a milestone in bringing accessible healthcare closer to residents of Davao City, according to Sen. Bong Go.

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Kung nararamdaman mo na natutuyo ang iyong mata, kumain ng isda kagaya ng salmon, mackerel, etc. Ang isda ay may omega-3 fatty acids na nagiging sanhi para magkaroon ng luha ang iyong mata. Ang taong mahilig kumain ng isdang mayaman sa omega-3 ay hindi nakararanas ng dry eyes.

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Personal nang umapela kay Health Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado si Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan na tugunan ang pagsisikip sa Calbayog District Hospital at Samar Provincial Hospital dahil sa dami ng pasyenteng kanilang tinatanggap. Sa liham na ipinadala noong Oktubre 26, hiniling ni Tan ang pagpapalawak ng mga pasilidad, pagdaragdag ng mga kama at kagamitang medikal, at pagkuha ng karagdagang mga doktor at nars.

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In the Philippines, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults has continued to rise.

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A first-of-its-kind collaboration for Singlife that could change how Filipinos experience insurance and healthcare.

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For 13 years, Watsons has partnered with Operation Smile to help children access the cleft care they need.

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