Dr. Paulita Añover-Villegas

12/08/2025

A meal not just for the tummy, but also for the brain and the heart. Liquid gold indeed!

More benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding itself are outlined in this with MakatiMed Pediatric Specialist & Lactation Consultant Catherine Onghanseng, MD, available in the comments section.

11/08/2025

For first-time mothers: are you nervous about getting an ultrasound?

Don't worry—we're here to guide you on your journey to motherhood.

Here's a list of ultrasound services and when to get them.

01/08/2025

Not all helmets are the same.

It may feel like saving a lot of money when you buy the cheaper option, but you are actually compromising on your safety.

As mentioned by MakatiMed Emergency Medicine Specialist Mark Austine F. Gawaran, MD, hospital bills when you figure in an accident are more expensive.

Read more road safety tips in the in the comments section!

31/07/2025

Do you know what your blood type is?

Knowing which blood types are compatible with yours can save you during emergency situations.

For those who are interested in donating blood, you may visit the MakatiMed Blood Bank, which is open from Monday to Sunday (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM) at the 2nd Floor, Tower 2.

23/07/2025

Joint pain, fatigue, and yellowing of the skin/eyes are signs of hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver.

If you experience any of these symptoms, be sure to consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Learn more about as Infectious Diseases Specialist Ma. Tarcela S. Gler, MD discusses the topic in-depth on Lunas Extension tomorrow (July 24).

09/07/2025

Increased instances of flooding are to be expected with the rainy season. And with flooding comes the higher risk of leptospirosis.

When a person is infected with leptospirosis, his kidneys become the most vulnerable target.

Since it can't always be helped to walk in the flood, here's a reminder on what to do to prevent contracting the disease—directly from MakatiMed Nephrology Specialist Eladio Miguel Peñaranda Jr., MD.

10/06/2025

In need of blood donors 🙏🏼

07/06/2025

As cases of HIV continue to rise, most recently among young adults, knowing how to protect oneself and the community becomes all the more crucial.

In light of this, here’s a piece of from MakatiMed Infectious Diseases Specialist Joseph Adrian L. Buensalido, MD.

03/06/2025

57 A DAY

They are young, often broke, sometimes in love. They come in quietly. Walk-in clinics, anonymous forms. Every day, 57 more of them.

The virus isn’t new. Its targets are. Fifteen. Seventeen. Twenty-two. Their blood is telling the truth faster than their government can listen.

Congress remains unmoved. The halls are preoccupied with ceremonies of allegiance.

There'll be indignant speeches. A task force. A ribbon. And another 57 tomorrow.

26/05/2025

01/03/2025

Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) receives its 5th Gold Seal from the Joint Commision International (JCI)—the latest of which under its 8th Edition Accreditation Standards, becoming the FIRST PHILIPPINE HOSPITAL to do so!

This new edition of accreditation sets a higher benchmark for organization-wide improvement in daily performance and in the outcomes of patient care, a feat that speaks of MakatiMed's continuous dedication to elevating its quality of care and service.

08/02/2025

Heavy lifting strains the heart, reminds MakatiMed Cardiology Specialist Clavel Macalintal, MD.

For your heart’s sake, go for lighter weights and do aerobic exercises instead!

More heart health tips are discussed in the available in the comments section.