Lawmakers and public health experts are pushing for the urgent passage of measures that will require warning labels and restrict the marketing of unhealthy food to children, amid projections that obesity among Filipino youth will continue to rise.... Read full article
In a statement Wednesday, the FDA said the controlled destruction of recovered products began on March 9 and will be carried out over several days.... Read full article
In an exclusive interview with the Philippine News Agency in Makati City, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Philippines stands out within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).... Read full article
In a press briefing, PCEDM vice president Dr. Elaine Cunanan said the medication’s generic component, semaglutide, was originally developed as a treatment for diabetes and has been proven effective in lowering blood sugar levels.... Read full article
Medical societies on Tuesday warned that delayed treatment of obesity is contributing to the increasing number of Filipinos developing heart, kidney and metabolic diseases.... Read full article
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer affecting Filipino men and women nationwide.... Read full article
Speaking at the ASEAN Business Environment Forum in Taguig City, Roque said the deals form part of the Marcos administration’s target of about 20 FTAs by 2028.... Read full article