PRESIDENT Aquino was asked on Saturday to allocate a good portion of the pork barrel to expand the country’s health-promotions programs and strengthen the preventive component […]
By Sheila Crisostomo MANILA, Philippines – An anti-tobacco group yesterday warned that children up to the third generation could suffer the consequences if the […]
By Philip C. Tubeza MANILA, Philippines—Women who smoke during pregnancy endanger the health not just of the child they are bearing but also that of […]
The tobacco industry targets the Philippines for their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities by claiming to provide donations to hospitals, government bodies, and scholarship programs for […]
In order to address the growing concern of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the world, there is a need to establish long-term and sustainable financial mechanisms for […]
POOR children are more likely to smoke cigarettes than rich children, a non-government organization says citing a new study by researchers from the Duke University School […]
Written by Leony R. Garcia THE New Vois Association of the Philippines (NVAP) on Tuesday sought the support of President Aquino to give priority to […]
By Macon Ramos-Araneta Former Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral said six out of 10 deaths are due to non-communicable diseases, a situation requiring preventive health care. […]
Written by Jonathan L. Mayuga HEALTH advocates on Sunday urged President Aquino to put premium on the people’s health by investing in preventive health care […]