Two new surveys by Pulse Asia and the Social Weather Stations (SWS) show that more voters prefer candidates who will support a national family planning program.

According to the February 21-25 Pulse Asia survey, which was commissioned by the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Populatio...

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A report released by the non-government Center for Legislative Development (CLD) has shown that the price cuts being implemented by the Department of Health (DOH) on medicines benefit the upper and middle class, but is still not enough for those at the lowest socioeconomic levels.

“The ...

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Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral has accepted the proposal of certain Catholic Church bishops to debate on the effectiveness of condoms in preventing the spread of the human immunodeficiency virus - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS).

“So long as the terms and conditions of th...

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Lawyers of 43 health workers detained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) revealed to Inquirer.net their suspicions that three of the “Morong 43” are being forced by the military to turn against their fellow detainees. 

Julius Matibag, lawyer of the health workers, told Inquirer.... read more...

Tobacco-free and battery-powered electronic cigarettes are gaining popularity in the United States, where economic pressure – steep tax increases and the economic downturn - reduced the number of smokers by 10 percent in 2009.

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Newly-elected University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Director Dr. Enrique Domingo denied allegations that he is a “ Malacanang -backed appointee.”

In an interview with DZMM earlier today, Domingo said that he is “not affiliated” and “not related” with Glori...

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A rally in support of Department of Health (DOH) secretary Esperanza Cabral was scheduled for today at 10am in front of the Health Department’s office in Manila. Women’s groups, HIV-AIDS patients and other non-government organizations (NGOs) were set to attend to show support for the D...

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