Healthcare

9 hours ago

UCMed upgrades cardiac care with advanced medical technology

CEBU CITY — University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) is strengthening its cardiovascular services with the acquisition of two advanced medical technologies designed to help cardiologists make more accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions for patients with coronary artery disease.

4 days ago

Watsons expands diabetes care services across PH stores

Watsons Philippines is strengthening its community-based healthcare services through pharmacist training, preventive screening, and diabetes management support as demand for accessible long-term healthcare continues to grow.

4 days ago

28 million Filipinos seen to benefit from $12-M Korean health grant

About 28 million Filipinos in underserved communities across Luzon could gain better access to diagnostic and treatment services through a proposed $12-million (P724-million) grant from South Korea.

23 Oct 2026

4:13PM

Southstar Drug, DSWD move to ease financial barriers to healthcare

Filipinos relying on government medical assistance are gaining more convenient access to essential medicines as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) strengthens private-sector partnerships to reduce financial and logistical barriers to healthcare.

21 Oct 2026

8:13AM

MVP hospital performs first PhilHealth pediatric heart surgery

St. Elizabeth Hospital in General Santos City, part of businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan's (MVP) Metro Pacific Health network, has successfully performed its first pediatric open-heart surgery under PhilHealth's Z Benefit Package, marking a milestone in expanding access to specialized cardiac care in Mindanao.

20 Oct 2026

6:21AM

Security Bank expands wealth services with St. Luke's healthcare

Security Bank is extending its wealth management services beyond traditional financial products, partnering with St. Luke's Medical Center to offer concierge healthcare privileges to affluent clients.

15 Oct 2026

9:30AM

Watsons pushes beyond retail with free health screening program

Watsons Philippines is expanding access to preventive healthcare through free monthly health services at selected stores, strengthening its position as a community-based health and wellness retailer.

13 Oct 2026

2:53PM

KonsultaMD, Healthway expand healthcare support for LANDBANK

More than 12,000 Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) employees across over 600 locations nationwide will gain access to expanded healthcare services through a digital health program integrating annual medical examinations, doctor consultations and mental health support.

9 Oct 2026

3:18PM

BDO Insure offers affordable critical illness coverage to Pinoys

BDO Insure is offering Filipinos an affordable way to prepare for serious medical emergencies through Vital 3, a critical illness protection plan covering cancer, heart attack, and stroke.