By Dr. Tony Leachon Vision Statement for Cabinet-Level Reform The Philippines stands at a turning point. Our worsening shortage of healthcare workers—an estimated 290,000 professionals
By the H&L Advocacy Team Campaign Title: “Heart at 30” Core Message: “Heart attacks are not just for seniors. Protect your heart now.” Campaign Rationale
By H&L Advisory Board The findings on rising heart attack deaths among adults under 55 have major implications for Philippine health policy. Cardiovascular disease already
By Dr. Tony Leachon The HIV epidemic in the Philippines remains one of the fastest-growing in Asia, with daily new infections reported among vulnerable populations,
By Dr. Juan “Jim” Sanchez A 66-year-old man from a distant province, diagnosed with skin cancer, came to our clinic today for consultation. After evaluation,
By Dr. Tony Leachon I remember EDSA. On February 25, 1986, as a postgraduate intern at Manila Doctors Hospital, I was summoned by Sister Philip
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital for good health, and if abused it can be deadly.” — Frank Sonnenberg *** A woman traveling on
By Henrylito D. Tacio A solitary figure against the backdrop of the evening sky appeared more like a work of art than a part of reality. His deliberate
By Dr. Tony Leachon Background On February 4, the Philippine Heart Association reported a critical shortage of cardiologists. At present, only about 2,500 cardiologists serve more than
By Dr. Juan “Jim” Sanchez In many parts of the Philippines, quality healthcare remains out of reach for thousands of families. Distance, poverty, and lack of medical
