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A Game Plan for the Department of Health
By Dr. Tony Leachon  Mr. President, the health of a nation is inseparable from the strength of its social institutions and the clarity of its leadership. In the Philippines, the Department of...
March 24, 2026

Nerve Blocks Made Simple
By Dr. Juan “Jim” Sanchez We are pleased to share the release of the 4th Edition of Nerve Blocks Made Simple. What’s new in this edition: • Updated emergency management measures • QR-coded...
March 24, 2026

Compassion: Mercy in action
By Henrylito D. Tacio  “I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness.” – Mother Teresa in A Gift for God: Prayers and Meditations As...
March 24, 2026

The Belly That Speaks Before the Heart Fails
In the clinic, we often rely on numbers — weight, BMI, cholesterol levels — to assess cardiovascular risk. But increasingly, one of the most important indicators is something far simpler: the waistline. Many...
March 24, 2026

Love in a Different Form: Understanding Elderly Homecare in Filipino Culture
By Princess Lhean Yape-Arriola  In the Philippines, family has always been at the heart of our culture. Caring for our parents and grandparents is deeply rooted in love, respect, and gratitude. Yet for...
March 24, 2026

Belly Fat and the Hidden Risk: Why Waist Size Matters More Than Weight
For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the standard measure of health and weight. But emerging research suggests that what truly matters may not be how heavy we are — but where we carry that weight....
March 24, 2026

The Day He Noticed Enough
We often wait for extraordinary moments before we allow ourselves to feel grateful. But this Sabbath story reminds us that some of life’s richest blessings are already present—quietly waiting to be noticed. By...
March 21, 2026

All about winning and losing
By Henrylito D. Tacio  Life revolves around competition. Envision a life devoid of competition; it would certainly be a dull existence. When we were growing up, we engaged in competition...
March 18, 2026

Rethinking 2026 Corporate Strategy Amid the Iran Crisis
By Hudson Pelayo Why geopolitical shocks demand smarter cost discipline, sharper marketing, and stronger digital execution The sudden escalation of conflict in Iran has sent waves of uncertainty...
March 18, 2026

Why Women Must Learn to Care for Themselves First
In the clinic, I have noticed something remarkable about Filipino women. They are often the strongest people in the room. They are the mothers who wake up before sunrise to prepare meals for the family....
March 17, 2026

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Belly Fat and the Hidden Risk: Why Waist Size Matters More Than Weight
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A Game Plan for the Department of Health
March 24, 2026
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Nerve Blocks Made Simple
March 24, 2026
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24 March 2026
The Belly That Speaks Before the Heart Fails
In the clinic, we often rely on numbers — weight, BMI, cholesterol levels — to assess cardiovascular...
17 March 2026
Why Women Must Learn to Care for Themselves First
In the clinic, I have noticed something remarkable about Filipino women. They are often the strongest...
10 March 2026
March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention Begins with Awareness
Every 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...

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Listening First: Understanding Women’s Wellness Through a Marketer’s Lens
March 13, 2026
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Women Who Care for Everyone – But Who Cares for You?
March 12, 2026
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Simple Habits to Protect Filipina Women’s Health
March 16, 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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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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When the Holidays Went Cold
November 18, 2025
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Financial Health

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Better Than Last Year: A Practical Financial Goal for the Ordinary Worker in 2026
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Expanding HIV Care in the Philippines: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Success
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A Life Changed in One Day
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People Power At 40: A Broken Promise, A Renewed Call
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Trust: Why does it matter? 
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No one is perfect: Beyond a person’s flaws  

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

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16 March 2026
Cancer Care Within Reach: DOH Expands Cancer Assistance Fund Access Sites to 36 Nationwide
By H&L Editorial Team For many Filipino families, a cancer diagnosis brings not only fear and...
13 March 2026
Department of Health (DOH)/Legislative  Key Updates
1. DOH Supports Proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers • On 7–8 March 2026, the...
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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Belly Fat and the Hidden Risk: Why Waist Size Matters More Than Weight
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The Health of Filipina Women
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