MANILA, PHILIPPINES – For more than three years, Sun Life Philippines, in cooperation with the Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. and global sport for social change foundation Beyond Sport, has been championing healthier, more active lifestyles among Filipino youth through its Hoops + Health program – using the power of basketball to drive long-term well-being.
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Manila, Philippines Hypertension affects one in three adults in the Philippines, or about 16.8 million people[1], yet many cases remain undetected due to limited screening and low awareness of warning signs.[2]
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The Philippines continues to face excessively hot weather, with dozens of areas logging heat indices past 40ºC. As temperatures remain elevated, many Filipinos are taking advantage of the season to travel, enjoy outdoor activities, and spend time with family and friends. However, the warm months bring increased health risks, including heat-related illnesses, making it important to stay mindful of both physical well-being and personal safety.
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Twelve Filipinas die from cervical cancer every day, despite a disease that experts say is now largely preventable through vaccination, screening, and early intervention.
MANILA, Philippines — As the world marks World Blood Cancer Day this May, health experts are urging greater awareness of persistent fatigue, frequent infections and other symptoms that are too often dismissed as normal signs of aging. These overlooked warning signs can point to Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) — now more accurately known as Myelodysplastic Neoplasms — a form of blood cancer in which the bone marrow produces abnormal, cancer-like cells. Despite advances in medical understanding, MDS remains largely under-recognized, delaying diagnosis and treatment for many patients.
