Health & Science
Ischemic heart diseases leading cause of death among Filipinos in 2023
Ischemic heart diseases, or heart problems caused by narrowed arteries, remain the primary cause of deaths among Filipinos in 2023 as it was in 2022, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed.
Budget chief commits full payment of emergency allowance in two years
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday committed to pay all outstanding health emergency allowance (HEA) obligations owed an army of healthcare workers by end-2025.
Telco helps deliver public welfare services
Globe Group has teamed up with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to bridge the gap between the various government social programs and private telecommunications, mobile wallets, and financial technology companies.
No law vs doctors investing in hospitals, pharma firms – legal medicine expert
A professor of legal medicine on Monday said there is no law prohibiting physicians from owning or investing in private ventures like pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospitals and diagnostic centers.
PLDT Group reinforcing efforts in combating online child abuse
PLDT Group reiterated its commitment to protecting Filipino children online by strengthening current efforts and collaborating on new initiatives.
