“Hindi naman sigarilyo to” “Mas healthy daw ito kaysa sigarilyo” Are common excuses that the tobacco industry wants young Filipinos to believe. The Philippines is in the middle of what health advocates are now calling a "vapedemic," and the numbers are impossible to ignore. The number of Filipino teenagers who vape exploded from just 37,513 in 2021 to 423,185 in 2023. That’s more than an 11 times the increase in just two years (Manila Bulletin, 2026). Data from the Global

Alam mo yung feeling sobrang init ngayon, tapos biglang bumuhos ang ulan sumunod na araw? That is the Filipino experience of June, and while that first cool breeze is genuinely satisfying, the sudden shift in weather is actually one of the biggest health triggers of the year. Every time the season changes, our bodies go through a lot of adjustments. Mosquitoes breed. Floodwaters rise. Humidity spikes. And knowing what to watch for can make the difference between staying well

Living with Floods in the Philippines Floods during the rainy season have become almost normal, especially today. From June to...

This January, the Philippines observes Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Month —a time to shed light on two major health...

Every December, the Philippines observes National Pharmacy Week to celebrate and recognize the crucial role pharmacists play in our...

December 12 is Universal Health Care (UHC) Day - a reminder of our country’s commitment to providing quality healthcare for every...

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide, affecting millions of people. While it can develop at any age, its impact...

November is National Children’s Month—a perfect reminder of the importance of prioritizing our children's health and well-being. At...