Education, Health & Science
PSAC seeks remote pharmacist supervision to expand access
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) has proposed allowing licensed pharmacists to remotely supervise multiple community pharmacies, a move that could expand access to essential medicines in underserved Philippine communities while easing staffing constraints.
UPS hub boosts Hub Clark’s bid for high-value cargo growth
Clark International Airport is seeking a larger share of high-value healthcare and manufacturing cargo as United Parcel Service (UPS) expands its logistics infrastructure, adding specialized cold-chain facilities and automated sorting capacity to the Philippine gateway.
Tobacco control groups urge probe on alleged nicotine products promos
Ten public health and tobacco control organizations have urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen enforcement of restrictions on nicotine product promotions, alleging repeated violations involving IQOS and ZYN sponsorships of entertainment and cultural events.
MediCard’s MedGo cuts eligible healthcare approvals to seconds
MediCard has launched MedGo, a digital healthcare platform designed to streamline member services, with automated processing reducing approval times for certain medical authorizations to less than three seconds.
PhilCare, Mercury Drug partner to bring preventive care and maintenance medicines closer to Filipinos
In a major step toward making healthcare more accessible and convenient for Filipinos, leading health maintenance organization PhilCare has joined forces with retail pharmacy titan Mercury Drug Corporation. The strategic partnership brings vital medical services and essential maintenance drugs directly to PhilCare members using Mercury Drug’s extensive store network across the country.
