A substance called “magic sugar” which is being widely used as an artificial sweetener is not safe for consumption. Because of this, the government of the City of Manila is taking measures to prohibit the use of this substance.
Dr. Loraine Sanchez of the city health office said that the authorities are closely coordinating with police [...]

Two overseas Filipino workers (OFW) families were recognized for their efforts in helping residents in their community gain employment or livelihood through promotion of entrepreneurship. The first OFW was from Lipa, Batangas, and the second one was from Baleno, Masbate. They were named this year’s Model OFW families.
The Model OFW Family of the Year Awards [...]

A new hospital tower which boast of a more efficient, patient-friendly design and ambiance that would address the needs of its growing clientele for more services and better facilities, is set to begin construction soon by the Asian Hospital and Medical Center.

The government of Davao City is taking serious steps in its effective solid waste management, and this is more evident with the completions of a 3.8 hectare sanitary landfill project. The P268-million facility which opened last Friday boasts of a highly-engineered solid waste disposal facility which is touted as the first of its kind in [...]

The Department of Health (DOH) reported that more and more Filipinos are buying generics drugs. The news was reported by DOH secretary Francisco Duque III who said that 6 out of 10 Filipinos are now opting for generic medicines over the more expensive branded counterparts.

The Philippines’ Supreme Court (SC) reversed its earlier decision and said that health care agreements of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are exempt from documentary stamp taxes (DST).
HMOs are the companies that provide various forms of medical insurance. Their health care agreements cover prepaid medical services, including medical check-ups. What they are not are contracts are [...]

To promote a healthier citizenry and a more empowered sector and an environment-friendly atmosphere, a lawmaker is pushing for organic farming, or a chemical-free agricultural method. A bill called Organic Farming Act of 2008 has been filed by Quezon Rep. Proceso Alcala.
The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive organic farming program and designate a dedicated [...]

Filipino scientists can now share their knowledge to the world as the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) invites them to post their publication in the web through a global medical search engine.
Dr. Jose Ma. Avila of Acta Medica Philippina said that the PNHRS new online library will include publication of researches done by Filipinos.
Avila [...]

GREEN- it took decade for this market to come up. It has rooted from almost everything from water to energy and to food. Like in the case of water which has fixed amount in our planet but other people think that it is abundant and doesn’t have to be protected. But in reality, with the [...]

Glutathione is substance present in almost all living organisms. It has many known health benefits including its ability to regulate the action of “lesser antioxidant.” It is also known to give a fairer and whiter skin. That is why, health, beauty and wellness industry use glutathione as agent to achieve this long aspiration of both [...]

The Department of Health has issued revised guidelines for schools regarding the suspension of classes due to the Influenza A(H1N1). The DOH said that schools officials should suspend only the specific classes and offices attended by students or personnel who have were found positive with the virus.
Doctor Asuncion Maderazo-Anden, director of the National Center of [...]

Textured or texturized vegetable protein (TVP) use is one way to save ingredients cost. Known as textured soy protein (TSP) for others, it is high in protein, low in fat and is quick to cook. TVP is made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of making soy bean oil. It is used as a meat [...]

The Department of Health is continuously finding ways on how to provide good help to everybody even the less fortunate ones. With the continuous increase in prices of almost everything nowadays including the locally available medicines, DOH is advocating the use of herbal medicines. Several herbs and plants in the Philippine backyards and fields were [...]

The Department of Health has finally issued a maximum retail price (MRP) for 22 essential medicines in the country, although it only came one year after the Cheaper Medicines Law has been passed.  The list, which was presented during the Senate hearing on the implementation of the Cheaper Medicines Law, is still waiting for the [...]

A virus called the Porcine Reproductive Syndrome (PRRS) was said to have spread among hogs and piglets in Apalit, Mexico, San Luis, Bacolor, and the in the City of San Fernando. The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) said the spread has reached an alarming proportion.
Just recently, more than 200 swine in San Simon town were found [...]

While the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) refused to budge before and heed the call for the suspension of classes opening on Monday, the two agencies are now putting up a new alert system, which will serve as a guide for the cancellation of classes due to the rising number [...]

More lawmakers are clamoring anew for the postponement of the scheduled opening of classes on June 1 in order to prevent the spread of A (H1N1) virus in the country, commonly known as the swine flu virus.
Among those who joined in the call is Marikina 1st  District Rep. Marcelino R. Teodoro who said that he [...]

The second case of Influenza A (H1N1) in the country has been confirmed by the Department of Health (DOH) last Sunday. And it is 50-year old Chicago-based Filipino woman who traveled alone from the US and arrived in the country last May 20.
Secretary Francisco T. Duque III of DOH said that the woman experienced mild [...]

The start of classes on June 1 will definitely push through, and the Department of Education (DepEd) will not suspend nor move it to a later date even with the first confirmed case of Influenza A(H1N1) in the country. Education Secretary Jesli Lapus has received assurance from Health Secretary Francisco Duque III that there is [...]

Just this week, the Department of Health has announced that the first case of the existence of the swine flu virus has been confirmed, and it was a 10-year old Filipino girl. The girl, whose identity was held in anonymity by the health department, was tested positive for the A/H1N1 virus causes swine flu. She [...]