Health
Tuberculosis: How drones are transforming care in the Philippines | 101 East Documentary
Tuberculosis is a leading cause of death in the Philippines, killing an estimated 98 people each day.The infectious disease is particularly grave in remote communities, where medical services are limited and delayed diagnosis and treatment can be fatal. — July 25, 2026
Consuming Plastic In Indonesia, Malaysia & Philippines: What Microplastics Are Doing To Us
Southeast Asia has a huge problem with something tiny - Microplastics. Globally, Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia ingest the most microplastics. These particles, created from the breakdown of plastics, make their way into our water and food sources. — March 28, 2025
Philippines: HIV, the silent epidemic
While significant progress has been made globally in curbing the spread of HIV, the Philippines is facing one of the fastest-growing rates of infection in the world. In 2023, new infections reached 29,000 – up from just 4,400 in 2010 – marking a staggering increase. At the same time, annual AIDS-related deaths have surged by 500 percent over the same period. — January 24, 2025
Gen Z & Lonely In The Philippines: Why Do Filipino Youths Feel So Alone? | Insight | Full Episode
Last November, the World Health Organisation declared loneliness a ‘Global Public Health Concern’. Meanwhile, Gen Zs are emerging as the loneliest generation ever. Filipino youths are the loneliest in Southeast Asia. About 6 in 10 Filipinos say they are lonely, more than double the global average, and much higher than neighbouring countries in ASEAN. — July 30, 2024
HIV Rising - ABS-CBN News Full Documentary
Presented by DocuCentral, “HIV Rising” is a 2018 documentary by broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez-Roxas about the growing number of HIV cases in the Philippines. Through the documentary, Korina takes on the HIV advocacy to spread information about HIV that can help lessen the stigma on HIV and AIDS, and ultimately stop the spread of the disease. — May 25, 2024
The critical role of deworming programs in keeping our children healthy
- July 21, 2026
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[Neighbors] We can’t prevent youth vaping when nicotine is in your face
- May 28, 2026
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38 Filipinos on cruise ship face 42-day quarantine
- May 12, 2026
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globalnation.inquirer.net
What is Hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?
- May 5, 2026
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philstar.com
Nearly 4 in 10 Filipino adults are overweight or obese as inactivity rises
- April 8, 2026
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Unintended pregnancies, abortions persist in PH despite total ban
- April 9, 2026
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PH maternal mortality declines, but still short of SDG target
- April 1, 2026
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Desperate Filipinas seek abortions in online forums
- March 16, 2026
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Soaring healthcare costs in the Philippines: are doctors’ fees to blame?
- January 10, 2026
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Diabetes rising in PH: How culture and diet fuel the crisis
- November 12, 2025
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