Better gov’t hospital facilities sought

Manila, Philippines – Facilities in government hospitals must be improved, especially those in areas experiencing prolonged power shortages, to ensure uninterrupted operations, United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) Senate candidate Nancy Binay said yesterday. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Gov’t must shoulder health care

Manila, Philippines – The pre-bid conference conducted by the Department of Health late last month for the privatization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) attracted nine prospective bidders, including big names in the infrastructure and health care industries.  Read More »

Hospital CCTVs

Manila, Philippines – As deterrent to lawlessness, a Quezon 4th district Councilor Marvin Rillo wants closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) installed in strategic areas of private and government hospitals in the city. (Chito A. Chavez)  Read More »

Cynthia and Cristalle: Compassionate ladies

Manila, Philippines – CHILDHAUS VISIT – Had a great pleasure and honor of attending the visit of former Rep. Cynthia Villar (future senator?) at Childhaus halfway house for cancer-stricken children in Quezon City. Upon the invitation of beauty czarina Ricky Reyes, Mrs. Villar brought love and joy to the sick kids, giving them gifts and snacks. Incoming search terms:cristalle henares... 

Protest action

Manila, Philippines – In protest of the alleged plans to privatize some government hospitals in the country, human rights and militant groups waged a rally yesterday along East Avenue in Quezon City. Incoming search terms:rally on power crises (5) Read More »

DOH-NCR places all health facilities in MM under code blue alert

MANILA, Philippines (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) announced Tuesday that all government hospitals and health facilities in Manila Metro are placed under code blue alert amid continuing inclement weather brought about by southwest monsoon (habagat), causing severe floodings in the metropolis. Under a code blue alert, all medical personnel will be on a 24-hour duty, hospitals... 

Gov’t won’t privatize its hospitals

Manila, Philippines – The government has no plans to privatize State-run hospitals in the country as it moves to cover all Filipinos under its universal healthcare program.  Read More »

Privatization of public hospitals opposed

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The bill that seeks to convert 26 government hospitals in the country into corporations has met oppositions in Cebu, which holds the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), one of the 26 biggest public hospitals in the Philippines. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is joining some lawmakers in denouncing of the planned withdrawal of some P4.7 billion... 

Brain Drain

MANILA, Philippines – BRAIN drain, which resulted from the migration of many Filipino professionals, is one more reason for me to pursue the establishment of a national program to help cancer patients. Incoming search terms:pnp retirees pension increase for 2012 (18)brain drain in the philippines articles (15)brain drain in the philippines 2012 (2)brain drain in the philippines... 

Bringing healthcare closer to people

Manila, Philippines – The country’s poorest rural communities have the least access to healthcare services. Two perennial healthcare problems – shortage of doctors and concentration of health professionals in urban areas – significantly affect the quality of life in the regions.  Read More »