
What DOH and PhilHealth Must Consider Now
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 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

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