Jailed doc firm on his innocence in negligence case till the very end

Kathleen de Villa 11/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — As the medical community mourns the loss of one of the country’s top orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Benigno Agbayani Jr.’s sudden death last month was also deeply felt by his fellow inmates at Manila City…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Doctor dies in road accident in Argao, Cebu

CDN Digital 09/05/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, September 5. Doctor dies in road accident in Argao, Cebu A road accident in Argao…

Cebu officials mourn loss of community dentist

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local officials in southern Cebu province mourned the loss of Dr. Annie Irene Rufo, a dentist who dedicated her career to serving communities there before her life was cut tragically in a fatal…

Artificial chat

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 07/10/2023

Good morning, doctor!” The harassed-looking resident immediately looked up and nervously returned the greeting. She was typing away on her cell phone while navigating the hospital hallway. I was worried that she would get into a minor…

‘Think thank’     

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 05/29/2023

When I grow up … Do you remember how old you were when this question was first asked about what you wanted to become? I was 5 years old when I said I wanted to be a…

Full tank

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 03/27/2023

“I am leaving because with such a privileged role comes responsibility. … The responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not. I know what this job takes and…

David Foster, Katharine McPhee serenade Vicki Belo in her home

Hannah Mallorca 03/26/2023

Celebrity cosmetic doctor Vicki Belo had the privilege of having renowned musician David Foster and his wife, American singer-songwriter Katharine McPhee give an impromptu performance for her in the comfort of her own house. In an Instagram…

Doctor who denied help to hazing victim hunted

Marlon Ramos 03/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police have been asked to identify and find the doctor who allegedly refused to help Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig as he was fighting…

Safe travels

Fatima Ignacio Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 03/20/2023

“Il dolce far niente,“ translated in English, means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” Now that is my idea of a perfect vacation! My sister had just booked herself for a trip and was asking me to be…

Just two words

Fatima Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 07/25/2022

Duktora, ako na po.“ He was a bagger who was offering to help unload my groceries at the counter. Wondering how he knew I was a doctor, I forgot that I was still wearing my white coat.…

Rx for living

Fatima Gimenez - @inquirerdotnet 07/18/2022

GUSTO KO MAGING DOKTOR.” Hearing these words fueled instant waterworks. It was not because it reminded me of how difficult but fulfilling being a doctor can be, but because it came from a balding, brave, three-year-old who…

A doctor is Gwen’s runningmate for 2022

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With four hours left before the filing of candidacy in the 2022 elections will close, a doctor will be the runningmate of incumbent Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia. One Cebu on Friday, October 8,…

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