Tuesday, 16 June 2026
4 days ago
PhilHealth backs sustainable funding as UHC expansion widens reach
The Philippines’ push to expand Universal Health Care (UHC) is driving higher levels of healthcare support and coverage, but industry leaders and policymakers said sustaining these gains will require stronger financing strategies and institutional resilience.
4 Jun 2026
8:50AM
Watsons builds stronger frontline support for respiratory health
Watsons Philippines has strengthened its push for community-based healthcare through a respiratory care education initiative designed to enhance the capabilities of pharmacists in managing respiratory conditions and improving patient outcomes.
3 Jun 2026
3:37PM
1Life, Singapore Diagnostics expand free lab access nationwide
Philippine healthtech social enterprise 1Life Inc. has partnered with Singapore Diagnostics (SGD) to expand access to free preventive laboratory services for Filipinos enrolled in PhilHealth’s Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP).
2 Jun 2026
8:56AM
MediCard H.E.R.O. offers safety net for freelancers, riders
MediCard Philippines, the healthcare arm of AIA Philippines, has launched a new emergency healthcare product aimed at expanding access to affordable medical protection for Filipinos working in the gig economy and other underserved sectors.
31 May 2026
11:27AM
Ayala takes on pharmacy giants with a Japanese wellness bet
Ayala-backed AC Health is looking to stand out in a pharmacy market long dominated by Mercury Drug and Watsons, betting Filipino consumers will embrace a distinctly Japanese approach to health and wellness retail.
25 May 2026
3:59PM
Intellicare sees rising demand for HMO benefits among workers
Filipino employees are increasingly prioritizing healthcare benefits when choosing employers as rising medical costs continue to strain household finances, according to healthcare provider Intellicare.
20 May 2026
8:55AM
Maxicare expands healthcare access to boost productivity
Maxicare Group is strengthening its push for accessible healthcare as Filipino workers continue to face rising transportation costs, long commutes, and limited time for medical consultations.
8 May 2026
7:16PM
Maxicare PRIMA offers wellness gift for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, Maxicare is urging families to swap short-lived gifts for healthcare coverage that can support moms for the next 12 months.
6 May 2026
9:37AM
Workplace screening drive boosts women’s health access
A multi-sector effort is rolling out free cervical cancer screening in Quezon City and Taguig, bringing preventive care closer to where women live and work.
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