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Fake doctor nabbed in San Juan

Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 08:27 PM

Authorities have arrested a suspect who allegedly pretended to be a doctor, medical technologist, and nurse in Barangay Addition Hills, San Juan after hiding for a year.  Read more »

'Utterly terrifying': 'Shining' sequel melds King, Kubrick

Andrew Marszal, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 14 06:46 AM

WEST HOLLYWOOD, United States - Almost 40 years on from "The Shining," the blood-soaked corridors of the Overlook Hotel are still the stuff of nightmares for generations of horror fans. Read more »

Paslit sa Palawan nakalunok ng P10; doktor may babala

Rex Ruta, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 03:35 PM

Nagbabala sa publiko ang isang doktor matapos isalba sa isang batang babae na nakalunok ng P10 barya sa bayan ng Cuyo.    Read more »

Pinoy scientists hailed for work in medicine, astronomy, other fields

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 01:26 AM

The Senate applauded the works of Dr. Gay Jane Perez and 8 Filipino scientists for "bringing pride and prestige to the country." Read more »

The next Flavier? Social media star admits tough time in Senate race

Isay Reyes, ABS CBN News
Updated as of May 10 11:35 AM

He has the highest number of social media followers among the present crop of senatorial candidates. Will God intervene and pull a miracle for Doc Willie Ong's bid for the Senate? Read more »

Doctor becomes lawyer to pursue dream of pushing health reforms in PH

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 06 07:45 PM

Like many medical students, interning at the Philippine General Hospital was a wake-up call for Lee Edson Yarcia. The hospital was always running short on supplies and beds as it accommodated as many patients as possible.  Read more »

'Puyat everyday': How doctor, soon-to-be lawyer juggled school, family life

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 08:40 PM

After finishing her medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 2010 and becoming a medical doctor in 2011, Jean Joan Polido admitted that she never really found a specialty.  Read more »

Mga dayuhang doktor sa Olongapo, pinaiimbestigahan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 12:57 AM

Ayon sa ospital, nag-oobserba lang at hindi empleyado ang mga doktor. Read more »

Pagbibigay ng work permit sa mga dayuhan, hinigpitan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 12:37 AM

Hinigpitan na ng gobyerno ang mga patakaran sa pagbibigay ng permit para sa mga dayuhang magtatrabaho sa bansa. Read more »

Why TB remains a major issue in the Philippines — and how we can put an end to it

Gideon Lasco, MD, PhD
Updated as of May 01 04:19 PM

Even with advancements to its treatment, tuberculosis continues to claim the lives of so many Filipinos. But as one doctor points out, there are a lot of factors that need to be addressed beyond technological limitations: public and private dissonance, faulty medical practices, and widespread stigma. Read more »

CA upholds celebrity doctor Joel Mendez’s conviction over unpaid SSS dues

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 23 03:30 AM

MANILA - The Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of celebrity dermatologist Joel Mendez over his failure to remit P1.8-million worth of monthly Social Security System contributions of his employees. Read more »

Dutch doctor 'fathered 49 children' in IVF scandal

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 13 05:29 AM

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - A Dutch doctor at the center of an IVF scandal fathered at least 49 children, an organization representing parents and children born through his now-closed clinic said Friday. Read more »

From patient to doctor: A cancer survivor’s journey to becoming a physician

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 05:10 PM

In 2008, Albien Emmanuel Gacias was only fighting to save his own life. Little did he know, he would soon be saving the life of others. Read more »

When diagnosing a patient's ills, there's strength in numbers

Linda Carroll, Reuters
Posted at Mar 02 04:48 PM

When multiple doctors are on the job, there’s a higher likelihood that a correct diagnosis will be made, a new study suggests. Read more »

DOH doctor, 6 iba pa huli sa buy-bust sa Mandaluyong

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 28 07:19 PM

Isang doktor ng Department of Health at anim na iba pa ang naaresto sa isinagawang buy-bust operation sa isang condominium sa Mandaluyong City. Read more »

DOH doctor, 6 others arrested in Mandaluyong drug bust

Angel Movido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 28 05:58 PM

Seven people, including a doctor, were arrested Wednesday dawn during a drug bust in a posh condominium in Mandaluyong City. Read more »

Batas para gawing abot-kaya ang pagpapagamot ng cancer, pirmado na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 01:23 AM

Pinirmahan na ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang National Integrated Cancer Control Act. Read more »

Driver na nakabangga sa barrio doctor sa Agusan del Norte, sumuko na

Richmond Hinayon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 13 07:47 PM

BUTUAN CITY - Kusang sumuko nitong Miyerkoles ang driver ng SUV na nakasagasa at nakapatay sa isang doktor sa Agusan del Norte noong nakaraang linggo.   Read more »

Police offer P50,000 reward for info on speeding vehicle that killed barrio doctor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 12 07:07 PM

BUTUAN CITY - Police on Tuesday announced a P50,000 reward to those who could provide information on the speeding vehicle that hit a volunteer doctor in Santiago, Agusan del Norte last Thursday Read more »

DOH seeks justice for barrio doctor killed in hit-and-run

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 08 09:59 PM

Dr. Zuriele Arambulo was serving under the "Doctor to the Barrios" initiative of DOH, a program which deploys physicians to far-flung and disadvantaged areas.   Read more »