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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
n 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

Simple Habits to Protect Filipina Women’s Health
By Reuben Ricallo Filipina women often juggle multiple roles—professional, mother, caregiver, daughter, community leader. In the process, many put their own health last. Yet the most common health...
March 16, 2026

The Health of Filipina Women
Understanding the Diseases That Claim the Most Lives—and How to Prevent Them March is Women’s Month in the Philippines—a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of Filipina women....
March 16, 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 uncertainty, but also the crushing weight of medical expenses. Chemotherapy sessions, laboratory tests,...
March 16, 2026

Beyond Roles, Toward Wholeness
By Marth Mora During Women’s Month, we often celebrate achievements and milestones. Yet beyond accomplishments lies a deeper journey – one that invites women to rediscover wholeness, where identity,...
March 14, 2026

Protecting Women’s Mental Health (in the World of Call Centers and Virtual Assistance)
By Arvin Esguerra Behind every calm voice on the phone or every task delivered seamlessly online is a woman managing far more than work alone. For many female call center agents and virtual assistants,...
March 14, 2026

The Gift of Presence
By Roshell She Travilla Birthdays are not just about marking another year – they are about honoring the people who make our lives meaningful. My mother’s birthday is a reminder of the love she has...
March 14, 2026

Her Strength, Her Sacrifice: Celebrating Women’s Month
By Cath Cabrera Women’s Month is more than a celebration—it is a recognition of the quiet strength, resilience, and sacrifices women carry every day. Behind every family, community, and success story...
March 14, 2026

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The Health of Filipina Women
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March 18, 2026
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Rethinking 2026 Corporate Strategy Amid the Iran Crisis
March 18, 2026
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17 March 2026
Why Women Must Learn to Care for Themselves First
n 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
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...

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Beyond Roles, Toward Wholeness
March 14, 2026
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Protecting Women’s Mental Health (in the World of Call Centers and Virtual Assistance)
March 14, 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
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When the Holidays Went Cold
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Expanding HIV Care in the Philippines: Challenges, Solutions, and the Road to Success
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People Power At 40: A Broken Promise, A Renewed Call
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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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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...
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192 DOH Specialty Centers Now Operational Nationwide
As the Department of Health expands its network of regional specialty centers, Filipino families now have...
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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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The Health of Filipina Women
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