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The stunning Blowing Rocks Preserve along Florida’s Atlantic coast
Words and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio The author has his picture taken as a souvenir It was a beautiful sunny day along Florida’s Atlantic coast. We were walking beneath a cool canopy of sea grape...
May 28, 2026

When Defenders Become Enablers
By Dr. Tony Leachon  In recent days, former Health Secretary Janette Garin has spoken ill of me following my testimony in the Dengvaxia case. I have chosen, for the most part, to ignore such...
May 27, 2026

When Every Minute Matters
Among all medical emergencies, stroke remains one of the most unforgiving. A heart attack threatens the heart. A stroke threatens the brain—the organ that holds memory, language, personality, movement,...
May 26, 2026

On Leadership: Nurturing a Successor
By Henrylito D. Tacio  “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.”—Douglas MacArthur *** As...
May 26, 2026

Stroke: The 5-Minute Emergency Filipinos Must Recognize
Why every minute matters when the brain begins to die Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among Filipinos. Yet despite modern advances in emergency treatment,...
May 25, 2026

The Healing Power of Song
Why Singing Is Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul In a world increasingly burdened by stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion, one of the simplest forms of therapy may already be within us: the...
May 25, 2026

The Pace He Was Never Meant to Keep
Modern life quietly teaches us that faster is better—that if we slow down, we will lose ground. But this Sabbath story reminds us that God never designed the human soul to live at the speed of constant...
May 23, 2026

The Heart of It All: Small Choices, Real Life, and the Habits We Keep
By Reinard Erick G. Dollente At the start of the year, I told myself I would finally get my health right – eat better, move more, be more disciplined. The intention was clear. The execution, not always. The...
May 22, 2026

PhilHealth Funding Row Returns to Supreme Court Spotlight
Dr. Anthony Leachon Seeks Urgent Oral Arguments on Continuing UHC Funding Crisis By Reuben Ricallo The long-running constitutional controversy surrounding government funding for the Philippine...
May 21, 2026

Service: Love in Action
By Henrylito D. Tacio  “Service is what prayer looks like when it gets up off its knees and walks around in the world.”— Michael J. Graham, S.J. *** Today’s generation may not be...
May 21, 2026

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Doctor's Note

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26 May 2026
When Every Minute Matters
Among all medical emergencies, stroke remains one of the most unforgiving. A heart attack threatens...
18 May 2026
The Conversation Many Men Avoid
In medicine, there are diseases that frighten people because of pain. Others because of disability. Prostate...
14 May 2026
When Pain Slowly Shrinks a Person’s World
Arthritis rarely arrives dramatically. It usually begins quietly—a stiff knee in the morning, aching...
26 April 2026
When Treatment Becomes Too Much
In medicine, we are trained to act—to diagnose, to treat, to prescribe. Every symptom calls for a response,...
20 April 2026
The Liver You Don’t Feel—Until It’s Too Late
In clinical practice, the most dangerous diseases are often the quietest. Fatty liver disease is one...
15 April 2026
The Habit That Quietly Takes Everything
In medicine, we often confront diseases at their most advanced stages—when breath is already short, arteries...
04 April 2026
Fasting: Discipline, Not Deprivation
In the clinic, I often meet patients who approach fasting with two extremes: enthusiasm or fear. Some...
30 March 2026
The Lifestyle Prescription We Often Underestimate
In medicine, we prescribe medications with precision. Yet the most powerful prescription remains lifestyle...
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...

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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
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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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Healthy Lifestyle Habits Every Person With Diabetes Must Practice
January 24, 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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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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“Heart Health and National Health: Addressing the Shortage of Cardiologists and the Long Overdue Promise of Universal Care”

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PhilHealth Funding Row Returns to Supreme Court Spotlight
May 21, 2026
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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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DOH/PhilHealth Updates

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16 April 2026
DOH & PhilHealth: Expanding Care, Closing Gaps
By Reuben Ricallo The promise of Universal Health Care in the Philippines has always been simple but...
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...
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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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