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Beyond bloodlines: Why friends matter more than we realize
By Henrylito D. Tacio  “The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion,...
September 1, 2026

How to Survive the Sandwich Without Losing Yourself
By the H&L Editorial Team Replace “I must do everything” with “What actually requires me?” Some...
September 1, 2026

Who Cares for the Caregiver?
In medicine, we are trained to identify the patient. Sometimes that is not as straightforward as it seems. An...
August 31, 2026

CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
The Hidden Health and Financial Toll on the Sandwich Generation Who takes care of the caregiver...
August 31, 2026

From roadmap to relief: Making PhilHealth’s 16-month reform plan work
By Rafael R. Castillo The newly announced 16-month reform roadmap of PhilHealth (or the Philippine...
August 29, 2026

The Lamp in the Window
Some people spend years wondering whether they can still return—to God, to a relationship, to an old...
August 29, 2026

Achieving peace within yourself
By Henrylito D. Tacio  Once, there was a king who promised a reward to the artist who could...
August 28, 2026

Lake Superior: The World’s Largest Freshwater Lake
The author had this photo taken at the North Shore part of Lake Superior. Words and Photos by Henrylito...
August 28, 2026

The Payatas Primary Care and Ambulatory Surgical (same-day surgery) Center
By Dr. Juan “Jim” Sanchez Dear Friends, I am currently close to completing the construction of...
August 27, 2026

When the Water Is Gone, Don't Lower Your Guard
There is something deeply reassuring about seeing floodwater finally recede. After days of anxiety,...
August 26, 2026

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Beyond bloodlines: Why friends matter more than we realize
September 1, 2026
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September 1, 2026

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Who Cares for the Caregiver?
August 31, 2026
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When the Water Is Gone, Don't Lower Your Guard
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RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE:
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16 March 2026
Simple Habits to Protect Filipina Women’s Health
By Reuben Ricallo Filipina women often juggle multiple roles—professional, mother, caregiver, daughter,...
28 January 2026
Prescribed Lifestyle Practices for Patients With Diverticulosis
By Reuben Ricallo Diverticulosis is common and usually harmless. The goal of lifestyle care is not to “c...
24 January 2026
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Every Person With Diabetes Must Practice
By Reuben Ricallo Living with diabetes does not require extreme diets or punishing routines. What it re...
16 January 2026
Healthy Without the Hefty Price Tag: Simple Lifestyle Upgrades for 2026
Healthy living is often marketed as expensive and complicated—but in reality, the most powerful habits are s...
19 December 2025
Why singing is good for you this Christmas season
“Singing is of great interest to neuroscientists as it would seem that there is more of the brain...
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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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Financial Wellness: Living Well Within Your Means
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Expanding HIV Care in the Philippines: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Success
March 2, 2026
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A Life Changed in One Day
February 26, 2026

Real People, Real Stories

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22 June 2026
THE DOCTOR WHO CAME HOME
How Dr. Rollin P. Tabuena turned a childhood dream into a lifetime of healing, leadership, and service Where...
11 March 2026
The Quiet Power of the Pen
The Life and Work of Henrylito D. Tacio Great journalism does not always begin in large newsrooms...
14 January 2026
A Tribute to Aniceto “Chito” Sobrepeña
<p>Great Leader, Gentle Soul, Faithful Servant</p>
24 November 2025
A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR TREFOR MORGAN
Scientist, Leader, Mentor, Friend to the Philippine Society of Hypertension and Philippine Heart Association By Ra...
18 November 2025
When the Holidays Went Cold
Some families spend the holidays counting blessings; others count the miles that keep them apart. For t...
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THE DOCTOR WHO CAME HOME
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From roadmap to relief: Making PhilHealth’s 16-month reform plan work
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Philippine Health Policy Watch
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CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
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AFTER THE FLOOD: The Diseases That Strike When the Waters Recede
August 25, 2026

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04 August 2026
Why Sen. Pia Cayetano Should Consider Recusing Herself From The Impeachment Trial 
Senator-judge Pia Cayetano speaks during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.—PHOTO...
09 June 2026
When Institutions Discipline Their Critics
By Reuben Ricallo I have known Dr. Tony Leachon for many years. Like many people who spend a lifetime...
01 June 2026
Zero Budget, Zero Conscience? 
Health Advocates Press Supreme Court Action on Alleged Defunding of Universal Health Care By...
21 May 2026
PhilHealth Funding Row Returns to Supreme Court Spotlight
Dr. Anthony Leachon Seeks Urgent Oral Arguments on Continuing UHC Funding Crisis By&nbsp;Reuben...
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Political Crossroads: Reform, Stability, and the Limits of Street Pressure
By Rafael R. Castillo, on behalf of FAME Leaders Academy and H&amp;L Advisory Board Stepping back from...
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Why Sen. Pia Cayetano Should Consider Recusing Herself From The Impeachment Trial 
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When Institutions Discipline Their Critics
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