June 25, 2025
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TBpeople Philippines Expands “TB in the Workplace” Series to Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 4A. Supported by KBP and PAPI Leadership · Aligned with DOLE Dept. Order No. 73-05  

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TBpeople Philippines, in partnership with Ayala Malls and with the full support of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), is proud to roll out a three-venue “TB in the Workplace” series this June:    • June 17, 2025 | Ayala Malls Feliz, Pasig City |…

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TBpeople Philippines Expands TB in the Workplace Awareness Campaign to Legazpi

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Following successful Tuberculosis in the Workplace Orientations at Ayala Malls By the Bay and Ayala Malls Trinoma, TBpeople Philippines continues its advocacy with another session on June 10, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Ayala Malls – Legazpi at Legazpi City, Bicol Region. Aligned with DOLE Department Order No. 73-05, which mandates TB prevention and control programs in workplaces, this initiative educates…

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Hospitals told to observe lifting of 45-day PhilHealth benefit limit

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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reminded healthcare facilities that implementation of the lifting of the 45-day benefit limit starts on Friday. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, PhilHealth Senior Vice President for Health and Finance Policy Sector, Israel Francis Pargas said the move allows members to use their benefits for the whole year…

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DOH finds funds for HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria amid global fund transition

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By Ma. Teresa Montemayor MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has assured it constantly tries to identify various sources of domestic financing to address the overall projected funding gap in human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), malaria, and tuberculosis programs. The DOH, in partnership with the Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund (PCCM-GF),…

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Women urged to monitor heart health during midlife to reduce CVD risks

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By Perla Lena ILOILO CITY – A medical expert has urged women to monitor their heart health during midlife, a crucial period for early intervention to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In her discussion on cardiovascular issues during menopause, during the midyear convention of the Philippine Heart Association – Philippine College of Cardiology (PHA-PCC)…

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Medical expert: Watch your food intake to avoid heart issues

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By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – A cardiologist at the Department of Health (DOH)-run Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) recently said food intake contributes more than 50% to a person’s heart health, thus the need to watch what one eats.  BGHMC’s Department of Internal Medicine expert, Dr. Karla Rhea Rillera-Posadas said at a recent “Kapihan” forum,…

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DOH heightens efforts to curb HIV cases in Calabarzon

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CALAMBA CITY, Laguna– The Department of Health (DOH) continues to strengthen its efforts to curb the rise of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections. Dr. Felices Emerita P. Perez, DOH Calabarzon’s medical officer, said that the DOH has started implementing the 85-85-85 target under the National HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and STI Prevention and Control Program…

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