For millions of people, brewing a cup of tea is a comforting daily ritual. But few realize that what seems like a simple paper tea bag may actually contain plastic. From traditional paper sachets to silky pyramid-shaped bags, many commercially available tea bags are made with petroleum-based plastics that can linger in the environment for centuries after they are thrown away.
Category: Health
Cayetano binigyang diin ang ‘year-round’ na kahandaan sa sakuna
Sa gitna ng banta ng Bagyong Inday, binigyang diin ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ang kahalagahan ng buong taong kahandaan sa anumang kalamidad. […]
Hope Comes Closer to Home as Santa Maria Chemotherapy Center Opens in Bulacan
SANTA MARIA, BULACAN — A new chapter in community-based cancer care has begun in Bulacan with the blessing and opening of the Santa Maria Chemotherapy Center, a specialized facility established to bring quality, accessible, and compassionate cancer treatment closer to patients and families in Santa Maria and nearby communities.
We Hope Medical groups expands in Rizal and Laguna with 2 new Free Chemo centers
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines, Health advocates emphasize the urgent need for expanded oncology infrastructure in the Philippines, including more cancer centers, trained specialists, and accessible diagnostic services.
CANCER PATIENTS IN SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY CAN NOW AVAIL FREE CHEMOTHERAPY AT LIFELINE CHEMOTHERAPY CENTER
Recent data from the Department of Health reveals a growing incidence of cancer in Bulacan, with breast, lung, and colorectal cancers leading the statistics. Bulacan, part of Region III (Central Luzon), continues to face challenges in providing adequate oncology services to its residents.
We Hope Medical Group expands Free Chemotherapy services in Caloocan
Cancer continues to be a leading cause of illness and death nationwide. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, Cancer ranked as the second leading cause of death in 2025, accounting for 58,656 deaths, or 11.5% of all recorded deaths from January to October 2025.
PBBM prioritizes learners’ mental health through launch of DepEd TeleSafe Helpline
Malacañang on Tuesday underscored President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to protecting the welfare and mental well-being of Filipino learners following the launch of the […]
𝐏𝐁𝐁𝐌 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐝𝐞-𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧
PASIG CITY — Pinangunahan ni 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗝𝗿. ang pagsusulong ng mas malawak na access ng mga Pilipino sa de-kalidad na serbisyong pangkalusugan sa pamamagitan ng pinalawak na suporta ng PhilHealth sa mga pribadong ospital, sa kanyang pagbisita sa The Medical City (TMC) sa Ortigas, Pasig nitong Lunes.
PBBM checks expanded PhilHealth benefits at the Medical City
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday visited The Medical City in Ortigas, Pasig City, to personally assess hospital services and the implementation of expanded […]
60B ibinalik na sa PhilHealth ayon sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos Jr, Ipinalalakas ang Serbisyong Pangkalusugan
Opisyal nang naibalik sa PhilHealth ang ₱60 bilyon mula sa National Treasury alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
PhilHealth, Philippine College of Surgeons Seal Partnership to Strengthen Quality Assurance and Standards for Surgical Care
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on, April 17, 2026, strengthening the systems that will make quality surgical care more accessible to Filipinos.
She Matters: Merck’s Women’s Health Summit Champions Health, Economy, and Planet
Manila – Merck, a leading science and technology company, hosted its second She Matters: Women’s Health Summit at Conrad Manila, bringing together doctors, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and advocates in a shared declaration and call-to-action to improve women’s health across every stage of life and planetary health.
Gandang Lola Year 3 Medical Mission Naghatid ng Pagaling, Saya, at Dignidad sa Elderly Community
Nagsama-sama ang malasakit, pag-aaruga, at selebrasyon sa Little Sisters of the Elderly habang matagumpay na isinagawa ang Gandang Lola Year 3 Medical Mission, na naghatid ng libreng healthcare services at mga di-malilimutang sandali para sa kanilang minamahal na mga Lola.
PBBM orders immunization drive to protect children in Mindanao from measles, rubella
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Health (DOH) has intensified its “Ligtas Tigdas” vaccination campaign to protect […]
FDA KINASTIGO NG SENADO SA KABAGALAN SA PAGPAPAKULONG SA MGA NAGBEBENTA NG MGA PEKE AT HINDI REHISTRADONG GAMOT, SUPPLEMENTS
KINASTIGO na senado ang Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) dahil sa kabagalan nitong magbigay ng sample na makulong ang mga nagbebenta ng peke at hindi […]
DBP boosts cancer care with donation to top government hospital
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is stepping up efforts to bolster the country’s healthcare system through the donation of a device designed to provide radiation oncology services for cancer treatment to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), a top official said.
Bell-Kenz Pharma and DOTr-SAICT Scale Up Sagip CPR Advocacy to Protect Millions of Filipino Commuters
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Following the successful launch of its national advocacy last year, Bell-Kenz Pharma is intensifying its mission to train one million Filipinos in life-saving skills by entering a strategic partnership with the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT).
Pondo ng mga Feeding Program Itataas sa 2026
Nagdagdag ang Senate Committee on Finance ng pondo para palawakin pa ang School Based-Feeding Program ng Department of Education (DepEd) at ang Supplementary Feeding Program ng Department of Social Welfare and Development, ayon kay Senador Win Gatchalian.
Alagang Cocolife at Manny Pacquiao’s Half Marathon 2025 Event
Thousands of participants joined Manny Pacquiao’s Half Marathon event last Nov 29 at Paraol, Aseana City in Paranaque City.
Mahigit ₱217B, inilabas ng PhilHealth para sa claims ng pasyente
Nagpalabas ang Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ng mahigit ₱217.93 bilyon bilang kabuuang bayad sa mga claim ng mga ospital at health facilities sa buong bansa mula Enero hanggang Setyembre 2025 — halos doble (94.18% na pagtaas) kumpara sa parehong panahon noong nakaraang taon.
MHD chief orders earthquake preparedness drills in city-run hospitals, health centers
MANILA Health Department (MHD) head Dr. Grace Padilla has directed all authorities running the six city-run hospitals in the city to conduct awareness trainings and drills among their personnel on what they should do in case of an earthquake.
Psoriasis Philippines Marks 20 Years with World Psoriasis Day 2025 Celebration
Manila, Philippines – Psoriasis Philippines (PsorPhil), the leading patient organization advocating for people living with psoriatic disease, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the country’s largest observance of World Psoriasis Day this year
A Milestone of Hope: Join the 20th World Psoriasis Day Celebration in Manila!
For 20 years, we have turned pain into purpose and isolation into an unbreakable community. This 2025, we mark a monumental milestone—the 20th Anniversary of Psoriasis Philippines (PsorPhil).
PhilHealth YAKAP Program, Inilunsad sa Sektor ng Manggagawa
Ang mga manggagawang Pilipino ay nagsusumikap araw-araw para sa ikabubuti ng kanilang pamilya at kinabukasan
PhilHealth Delivers: GAMOT Claims Paid Before 15-Day Commitment
PhilHealth has recently turned over its first payment under the GAMOT (Guaranteed Access to Medicines and Outpatient Treatment) program to CGD Medical Depot Inc., a PhilHealth GAMOT accredited retail pharmaceutical outlet located at Ayala Malls-Vertis North in Quezon City.
President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital, Pormal nang Binuksan sa Baseco
PORMAL nang binuksan ang President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital, kilala rin bilang Baseco Hospital — ang ika-pitong pampublikong ospital na pinatatakbo ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Maynila, na pinangunahan ni Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso kasama sina Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, 5th District Congressman Irwin Tieng, Manila Health Department Director Dra. Grace Padilla, at mga konsehal, na ginanap nitong Biyernes, Setyembre 5, sa Baseco Tondo, Maynila.
Members may avail up to Php 20,000 worth of outpatient medicines under PhilHealth GAMOT
PhilHealth announces the nationwide launch of the enhanced PhilHealth Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (PhilHealth GAMOT), a comprehensive outpatient drug benefit package that covers essential medicines.
Mental Health Caravan Inilunsad ni Gatchalian
INILUNSAD kamakailan ni Senador Win Gatchalian ang isang Mental Health Caravan na naglalayong itaguyod ang kamalayan sa mental health ng mga mag-aaral.
SAMBACUR PLUS Wins Gold at the Silicon Valley International Inventions Festival
Filipino Inventors shine bright in the recently concluded 4th Silicon Valley International Inventions Festival, held from August 8 to 10, 2025, at the Silicon Valley Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.
PhilHealth Rolls Out Outpatient Cancer Screening Tests
To help reduce cancer-related deaths and ease the financial burden on Filipino families, PhilHealth will begin covering selected outpatient cancer screening tests under its new YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) starting August 14, 2025.
