Health & Science
Heart disease still top killer in Philippines
Ischaemic heart diseases remained the leading cause of death in the Philippines from January to November 2024, according to new data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
MPIC’s mWell rolls out digital health hub for the workplace
Metro Pacific Investments Corp.'s digital healthcare arm, mWell, has rolled out a new wellness platform aimed at human resources (HR) departments, marking a strategic push into the corporate sector. The platform offers HR teams a centralized dashboard to manage all facets of employee well-being—from physical activity to mental health—underscoring the growing commercial value of health-driven productivity.
Becton Dickinson targets onboarding 10 PH hospitals by year-end
Global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) is ramping up its Philippin presence, identifying the country as a key growth market in Southeast Asia amid rising demand for more efficient healthcare solutions.
SMFI reports gains in child nutrition through expanded health initiative
San Miguel Foods Inc. (SMFI) has reported marked improvements in child nutrition under its expanded mother-and-child health initiative, “Happy si Mommy, Malusog si Baby,” now supporting over 1,000 beneficiaries in 24 barangays across the Philippines.
New law paves way for inclusive early childhood services
The recently signed Republic Act 12199, also known as the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Systems Act, marks a pivotal step toward inclusive early childhood support in the Philippines, especially for children with disabilities.
