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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
'Drowning' sensation while lying down may be symptom of heart failure
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
It is called orthopnea, when there is a need to use three or more pillows while lying down for easier breathing.... Read full article
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 31, 2026
Direct Cebu-Quanzhou flights seen to boost regional economy
by Ma. Cristina Arayata on March 31, 2026
The Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has welcomed the twice-weekly services between Cebu and Quanzhou, China, which will be offered by Xiamen Air every Tuesday and Saturday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
Monitor pulse, not just heart rate, advises cardiac expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) advised going beyond counting heartbeats and focus also on the regularity of the pulse to detect potential cardiac arrhythmias that could lead to life-threatening complications.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
DOH deploys 290 doctors to barrios to close healthcare gap in GIDAs
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Department of Health (DOH) has intensified its "Doctors to the Barrios" (DTTB) program with the deployment of 290 physicians to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) nationwide, the largest cohort since the program’s inception.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
PhilHealth, PSA to roll out unified ID-health services
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Thursday signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) to modernize systems, prevent fraudulent claims, and ensure benefits reach every Filipino.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 30, 2026
PPA expands online reservation system in time for Holy Week
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 30, 2026
In a message to reporters, PPA Spokesperson Eunice Samonte said the ORAS is a standardized reservation system that will allow passengers to book online, compared to having to arrive early, queue, and buy from a ticket window.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 26, 2026
Nearly P8-K TB treatment package available – PhilHealth
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 26, 2026
In an advisory on Wednesday, PhilHealth said it covers the Outpatient Anti-Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (TB-DOTS) package, which includes consultation, diagnostic examinations, medicines and patient education.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 25, 2026
DOH, partners launch women’s wellness center at Rizal Medical Center
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 25, 2026
The facility, known as the ISHA Women’s Health and Wellness Center, was inaugurated during the celebration of National Women’s Month, highlighting expanded efforts to improve maternal health services and early disease detection.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 25, 2026
DOT holds 1st cruise tourism meet
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 25, 2026
The DOT, in a news release on Monday, said the discussion held at the Hilton Manila in Pasay City aims to accelerate the growth of cruise tourism.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 21, 2026
Forced disclosure of HIV status at work unlawful, expert says
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 21, 2026
In a Facebook post on Thursday, the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) said HIV-related information is strictly confidential and may only be disclosed with the individual’s consent.... Read full article
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