Features

By Tracy Cabrera The appointment of Dr. Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health (DoH) has raised hopes that long-awaited reforms will finally improve access to quality healthcare for millions of Filipinos. A respected orthopedic surgeon and former executive director of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, Pujalte assumes office as the country’s health sector continues to grapple …

While a balanced diet and regular exercise have long been regarded as the cornerstones of a long and healthy life, health and wellness advocates say physical fitness is only part of the equation. Experts are increasingly highlighting the role of mental and emotional well-being in promoting longevity, with principles inspired by Stoic philosophy gaining renewed attention. They argue that staying …

Japanese biotechnology startup PorMedTec is moving closer to bringing pig-to-human kidney transplants into clinical practice, with plans to launch the country’s first human trials in 2028 and seek conditional regulatory approval the following year. The Kanagawa-based company said it expects the initial clinical studies to be conducted at Hokkaido University Hospital and Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, marking Japan’s first clinical …

Health authorities are aiming to vaccinate more than 437,000 children across the Negros Island Region (NIR) next month as part of a nationwide campaign to curb the continued spread of measles and rubella. The Department of Health (DOH)-NIR said 437,586 children aged six to 59 months are targeted under the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) scheduled from Aug. 10 to …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections in the Philippines have dropped by 70 percent so far this year, although health authorities continue to urge the public to remain vigilant against the virus and other respiratory illnesses. The Department of Health (DOH) said recently that the country recorded 1,532 confirmed COVID-19 cases from Jan. 4 to July 11, 2026, significantly lower than …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected the newly inaugurated Department of Health–Jose B. Lingad Children’s Medical Center in Clark, describing the facility as another milestone in the administration’s drive to bring specialized healthcare closer to Filipinos outside Metro Manila. Accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, the President toured the hospital’s pediatric ward, respiratory unit and laboratory before leading …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday completed the nationwide distribution of patient transport vehicles (PTVs) after leading the turnover of 34 units to local government units (LGUs) in Northern and Central Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The ceremonial turnover at the Pampanga Capitol marked the completion of the government’s provincial rollout of emergency medical transport vehicles. “We have …

DEEPAL officially opened its first flagship showroom in the Philippines along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City marking a major milestone in the brand’s continued expansion and a significant step forward in the country’s transition toward new energy and intelligent mobility. ​“Today is another very special day for the Autohub Group as we celebrate 27 years of serving our customers with passion, integrity, …

The sizzling hot summer not only affects human but also one of your prized possessions which is your vehicle. This is why one needs to be careful especially when your car is already five years old and above.  ​And according to Warren Lim Latoy and Joel Torres, the top honchos at the Master Garage Quezon City, as the temperatures this summer, “our vehicles become …

The 2-day Sailun Tire Festival was a big hit among the car enthusiasts who packed the very spacious Joe Drive recently at Daang Hari in Villar City. ​The organizing Sailun Tire, headed by its managing director Toby Mendoza, created a huge venue for all the participating cars and car enthusiasts joining the automotive celebration.Luxuriant Auto Group top honcho Ruben Tan was also present during the 2-day event. …