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
By the H&L Editorial Team Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally. Public health strategies traditionally focus on cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and diet. These remain essential.
By Henrylito D. Tacio In 100 Love Sonnets, Pablo Neruda wrote: “I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems
By Dr. Tony Leachon Illness is a deeply personal matter. For most of us, the Data Privacy Act protects our medical information, affirming the dignity
By Dr. Tony Leachon The Senate Health Committee hearing led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros and the Tulfo brothers has laid bare the dangerous proliferation of
By Dr. Tony Leachon The Philippine healthcare system today stands at a dangerous crossroads—while nations across Asia, Europe, and Oceania strengthen universal health coverage, the
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Be thankful for the smallest blessing and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are
By Dr. Tony Leachon The proposed Medical Assistance for indigent and financially incapacitated Program (MAIFIP) of the Department
