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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...

UP Alumnus Leads Digital Health Initiative for PH Marginalized Communities

Remote communities in the Philippines face challenges that hinder their access to quality healthcare services. In response, Dr. Romulo De Castro and his team...

6 out of 10 Filipino Adults Are at Risk of Osteoporosis

Anlene Sounds the Alarm on the Silent Health Crisis Manila, Philippines, October 2025—Alarming new data from bone scans conducted by Anlene between 2024 and 2025...

PFV and GSK Call for Stronger Action to Defeat Meningitis in the Philippines

The Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV), together with GSK Philippines, marked World Meningitis Day 2025 by calling for swift, coordinated action to align the...