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Combining the Young and the Experienced to Succeed 
By Dr. Juan “Jim” Sanchez At Hospital On Wheels (HOW), we believe that the best results come from bringing together the energy of the young and the wisdom of experience. The younger generation...
March 12, 2026

Words of advice to parents who are getting older
By Henrylito D. Tacio  In Wartime Writings 1939-1944, Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote (as translated from French by Norah Purcell) : “A man’s age is something impressive, it sums up his life: ...
March 12, 2026

Nutrition Education as a Pillar of Preventive Health Reform
By Dr. Tony Leachon  To teach. To heal. To lead. The health of nations is not built solely in hospitals but in classrooms, kitchens, and communities. Chronic diseases—cardiovascular illness,...
March 12, 2026

Women Who Care for Everyone – But Who Cares for You?
By Analyn Taganile Women are often the steady support system for everyone around them – family, friends, colleagues, and communities. Yet in the process of caring for others, their own well-being...
March 12, 2026

A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Compassion
By Serene Mountain Crest  Some visions are born not from ambition, but from compassion. Serene Mountain Crest began as a simple yet powerful mission: to create a place where care is given with sincerity,...
March 12, 2026

The Quiet Power of the Pen
The Life and Work of Henrylito D. Tacio Great journalism does not always begin in large newsrooms or bustling capital cities. Sometimes it begins in a quiet provincial town, with a borrowed typewriter...
March 11, 2026

Rising Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: A Call for Awareness
Colorectal cancer is no longer a disease confined to older adults. Across the world — and increasingly in the Philippines — doctors are seeing more patients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s diagnosed with this...
March 10, 2026

March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Begins with Awareness
very March, the global medical community observes Colon Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that one of the most common cancers is also among the most preventable. As physicians, we often encounter patients...
March 10, 2026

Colorectal Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Preventing the Disease, Saving Lives
Colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon and rectum — is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer deaths. Yet it is also among the most preventable. Most cases develop slowly...
March 10, 2026

The Beginning He Didn’t Force
The start of a new month often carries quiet expectations—new goals, renewed effort, stronger discipline. But this Sabbath story reminds us that not every beginning must be engineered. Some beginnings...
March 7, 2026

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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Preventing the Disease, Saving Lives
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Combining the Young and the Experienced to Succeed 
March 12, 2026
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Words of advice to parents who are getting older
March 12, 2026
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Doctor's Note

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10 March 2026
March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Begins with Awareness
very March, the global medical community observes Colon Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that one...
02 March 2026
When Youth Is No Longer a Shield
or years, we reassured younger patients: “You’re still young. Your heart is strong.” That reassurance...
24 February 2026
Prepared, Not Panicked — Understanding Nipah with Clarity 
henever a new infectious disease makes headlines, fear often spreads faster than the virus itself. As...
20 February 2026
The Courage to Begin CPR
here is a moment in every cardiac arrest when the outcome is still unwritten. It is the moment before...
12 February 2026
When the Heart Feels Too Much 
here are moments in clinical practice that remind us medicine is not purely mechanical. A woman loses...
05 February 2026
After the Stroke: The Brain’s Quiet Second Battle
or decades, stroke care has focused—rightly—on survival. We count minutes to thrombolysis, celebrate...
29 January 2026
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis: Common, Manageable, and Often Misunderstood
iverticulosis is one of the most common findings seen during colonoscopy, especially in adults over 50. I...
22 January 2026
Diabetes: The Disease We Diagnose Too Late
iabetes has become so common in the Philippines that it is often treated as inevitable—almost a rite of...
15 January 2026
When Infrastructure Isn’t Enough—The Real Illness Behind HFEP
he Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) was designed as a major therapeutic intervention for a hea...
08 January 2026
Kidney Disease Is a Preventable Tragedy
n this week’s issue, we highlight chronic kidney diseases, which is another silent but potentially life-...

Health & Wellness

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Women Who Care for Everyone – But Who Cares for You?
March 12, 2026
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Restarting the Soul in the City of Pines
March 6, 2026
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YOUTH-TARGETED AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
March 2, 2026
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What DOH and PhilHealth Must Consider Now
March 2, 2026
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
Prescribed Lifestyle Practices for Patients With Diverticulosis
January 28, 2026
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The Quiet Power of the Pen
March 11, 2026
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
A Tribute to Aniceto “Chito” Sobrepeña
January 14, 2026
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A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR TREFOR MORGAN
November 24, 2025
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
When the Holidays Went Cold
November 18, 2025
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Financial Health

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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
Better Than Last Year: A Practical Financial Goal for the Ordinary Worker in 2026
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Financial Wellness: Living Well Within Your Means
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Small Leaks, Big Losses: How Everyday Habits Drain Your Budget

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Combining the Young and the Experienced to Succeed 
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Words of advice to parents who are getting older
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Nutrition Education as a Pillar of Preventive Health Reform
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A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Compassion
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Living a Life with Purpose

Issues & Controversies

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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
Political Crossroads: Reform, Stability, and the Limits of Street Pressure
January 11, 2026
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
THE WRONG TARGET: WHY DOCTORS’ FEES ARE NOT THE MAIN DRIVER OF HOSPITALIZATION COSTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
January 10, 2026
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Filipinos Queue Overnight For Chance Of Getting First Vaccine Dose
ARE THE CURRENT RALLIES SUCCESSFUL?
November 21, 2025
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DOH/PhilHealth Updates

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31 January 2026
Philippine Health Policy Update (As of Jan. 26, 2026)
Key Developments from DOH, PhilHealth, and Congress — What Changed, What its implications are, What to Wa...
15 December 2025
192 DOH Specialty Centers Now Operational Nationwide
As the Department of Health expands its network of regional specialty centers, Filipino families now have...
26 November 2025
Progress Points: DOH and PhilHealth Strengthen Public Health Efforts
By the H&L Editorial team Here are recent updates and announcements from the Department of Health (DOH)...

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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Preventing the Disease, Saving Lives
March 10, 2026
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Heart Attacks Are Rising Among Younger Adults — And Young Women Are Dying More Often
March 2, 2026
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