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Several organizations unite to accelerate universal health care through stronger local health systems

VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | November 5, 2026 — The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization...

Government agencies highlight innovative approach to HPV vaccination using geospatial maps and data visualization

MANILA, Philippines — National government agencies convened for a technical dialogue on the use of geospatial information and data visualization to strengthen health service delivery,...

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS — Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care...

DepEd, Jhpiego equip teachers with new resource on HPV vaccination, cervical cancer prevention

Pasig City, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently held a hybrid orientation and consultation with representatives from various Central Office bureaus and...

Why is universal healthcare so elusive in the Philippines?

For many Filipinos, illness doesn’t begin with a diagnosis. It begins with a question: How much will this cost us? At the latest Ateneo Breakthroughs...

FDA warns public against purchase of Luxe Skin

ADVISORY | HEALTH — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against purchasing and using the unregistered food supplement “LUXE SKIN...

Bicol youth tackle ASRH, GBV through creative campaigns amid rising adolescent health concerns

SORSOGON CITY, Philippines — Adolescents aged 10 to 19 from the province of Sorsogon are taking an active role in addressing adolescent sexual reproductive...

Roche brings world-class HPV DNA screening to Navotas

Dr. Christia S. Padolina, City Administrator, delivers closing remarks at the launch of Navotas City’s first  Manila, Philippines (February 2, 2026) — Navotas City, in...

mWell sets benchmark in wellness tech with the Philippines’ first ECG Ring

Pasig, Philippines, 2 December 2025 — mWell, the Philippines’ health and wellness mega app by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation, strengthens its leadership in...

UP Chemists synthesize new hybrid molecules that limit cancer cell spread

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Philippines recorded nearly 189,000 new cancer cases and more than 113,000 cancer-related deaths...