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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is stepping up its campaign for the early detection of breast cancer this October, in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen healthcare access across the country. PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado urged women to take advantage of the agency’s …

Pneumonia, a disease that can be easily prevented through vaccination, has emerged as the Philippines’ fourth leading cause of death, claiming more than 46,000 lives from January to July this year, health experts warned on Thursday. “As a highly preventable disease, pneumonia should not be claiming this many lives anymore,” said Dr. Rontgene Solante, an infectious disease specialist at San …

Rivals on the basketball court but allies in nation-building, the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM), Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), and De La Salle University (DLSU) have joined forces to strengthen healthcare and health education across Southeast Asia. In a news release on Thursday, UPM said the three universities—each holding identical 4-3 standings in the first round of UAAP …

The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 25-percent decline in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases nationwide over the past two weeks, even as the country continues to experience its seasonal rise in flu infections. In an advisory posted Monday, the DOH said its latest surveillance data recorded 6,457 ILI cases from September 28 to October 11, 2025—significantly lower than the 8,628 …

Simple dietary changes—such as adding kiwis, rye bread, and mineral-rich water to one’s diet—may help relieve chronic constipation, according to new international guidelines published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Neurogastroenterology & Motility. The study noted that about one in every six to seven people worldwide suffers from chronic constipation. In the United States alone, an estimated 9 to 20 …

Japan’s health ministry has approved the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of the emergency contraceptive pill Norlevo, marking the first time such a drug can be purchased without a prescription in the country. The pill, manufactured by Aska Pharmaceutical Co., is expected to become available as early as this fiscal year, according to a person familiar with the matter. Norlevo is effective in preventing …

Among VinFast’s broad lineup in the Philippines are two entry-level electric compact SUVs, the VF 3 and the VF 5. Both bring real benefits in comfort, cost, warranty, and usability. At this test-drive event, you’ll see how each model could fit into daily life. VF 3: Style, Compact Size, and Urban Appeal The VF 3, often nicknamed the “tiny titan,” …

As the global industrial landscape undergoes profound restructuring, technological innovation is being endowed with a new mission—its core value has transcended individual product breakthroughs to focus on building a systematic ecosystem that integrates technology with users, scenarios, and society. On October 19, the 2025 AIMOGA Global Launch was held in Wuhu, marking a milestone moment as AIMOGA—incubated by the parent …

In October 2025, the OMODA&JAECOO International User Summit was grandly held to worldwide attention, with the International Technology Night becoming the highlight of the event. During this segment, OMODA&JAECOO’s parent company showcased its comprehensive strength in smart mobility, hybrid powertrains, engines, and solid-state battery technology, demonstrating a deep integration of technology and user experience. As a long-term technology runner, OMODA&JAECOO’s …

Wuhu, China — October 19, 2025 — At the OMODA & JAECOO International User Summit held in Wuhu, China, the world witnessed the debut of the revolutionary OMODA 5 SHS-H and JAECOO 5 SHS-H hybrid models—dubbed the Hybrid Twin Stars. Under the summit’s forward-looking theme, “CO-CREATE · CO-DEFINE”, and vision of “Enter Super Next,” these vehicles deliver a seamless fusion …