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18 Jun 2026
9:37AM
Obesity threatens productivity as costs weigh on PH economy
A growing obesity crisis is emerging as a major business concern in the Philippines, with experts warning that its impact extends far beyond healthcare and into workplace productivity, employee well-being, and economic performance.
25 Apr 2026
11:15AM
Economic toll of obesity in PH drives care shift
Obesity and its related diseases are imposing a heavy economic toll on the Philippines, reshaping both health-care priorities and demand for new treatments such as semaglutide.
11 Sep 2025
5:17PM
Watsons, Novo Nordisk join forces to fight rising obesity in PH
Despite widespread misconceptions, obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that affects nearly 40 percent of the population
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