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Living in the city, and having been raised here, a lot of how I view myself and my value is based on what I can do and what I can offer. There’s huge pressure on being able to prove myself worthy and back that up with achievements and visible proofs of success. We’re pressured to […]
We have been moving for as long as we can remember. To move is one of the things that make us human, movement, a physical and visual reminder that we exist — that we are alive. Movement also keeps the body healthy and ensures its capacity to function, not just physically. The body also plays […]
Senator Sonny Angara said that all Filipinos, regardless of social status, should be able to avail of annual medical check-ups as a way to catch potential critical ailments at an early stage. As one of the authors of Republic Act 11223 or the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, Angara noted that many Filipinos still do […]
In less than two weeks, the Philippines will be hosting the 4th Asia Harm Reduction Forum, June 28. This year’s event rises to the challenges posed by the global pandemic as its set a virtual stage that will invite participants from different parts of the globe to join the discussions on public health. As an annual gathering, […]
Why do we need to increase our fluid intake? The answer is simple but tricky. It is simple in a way that you are 60% water, but tricky because some drinks do not necessarily contribute to your daily intake. Some sugary beverages can even inhibit your body from absorbing sufficient fluid. On average, an adult […]
A measure providing for a free annual medical check-up for Filipinos hurdled second reading approval at the House of Representatives. During plenary session, the chamber passed through voice voting House Bill 9072, otherwise known as the “Free Annual Medical Check-up Act”, which aims to enhance programs focusing on preventive and curative medicine that advance the […]
Turn your mindless YouTube viewing habits into something productive by following either one or all of these recommended channels. To celebrate this year’s World Health Day, we have selected five of the best web series on YouTube from real-life doctors and healthcare providers that are worth subscribing to. We have chosen these channels not because […]
A baby boom is expected this year, with an estimated 214,000 unplanned babies to be born according to projections by the University of the Philippines Population Institute and the United Nations Population Fund. With many still wary of going to hospitals over fears of contracting Covid-19, the solution offered by Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel […]
While the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) expects the uptick of lockdown babies to peak in the first half of 2021, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the urgency of providing health and nutrition interventions for vulnerable infants and mothers, especially those in far-flung and poverty-stricken areas. Gatchalian explained that these interventions and programs are provided […]
Senator Grace Poe called for an intensified support mechanism for vulnerable mothers amidst the pandemic, with the doubling of domestic burden lodged on them as they need to simultaneously perform household and familial duties while working. “Ang mga nag-aaruga ay kailangan din ng pag-aaruga natin,” Poe said at a webinar organized by the Philippine Federation […]