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ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ, November 30, 2025—The newly established Philippine Heart Association (PHA) Capiz–Aklan Chapter is placing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (A...

 By Gynna Gagelonia & Liszt Abello

Why do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trainers, who are gurus in life-saving, need to go through re-training every two years? 

“Because we believe that you should...

 After the cancellation, due to the threat of the recent typhoon,

the PHA World Heart Day 2025 celebration goes on!
 
Mark the date:
October 26, 2025
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 NN
at Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa Multi...

✨❤️ PHA is Coming to CDO! ❤️✨
 
Get ready for the PHA–PCC Midyear Convention 2026, happening on January 30–31, 2026 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City — proudly hosted by the PHA Northwest...

 Tagbilaran’s first cardiologist

Dr. Jane Regner-Ramiro, the heart doctor who shaped cardiology in the province of Bohol, was elected as the pioneering president of the Philippine Heart Association (P...

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PHA calls on nat’l gov’t to implement CPR Act 

 

MARIKINA CITY, METRO MANILA, JULY 17, 2025 - Nine years after its passage, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) called on the national and local gover...

The Jan-June 2025 issue of the PJC is out.

Click here to view the issue.

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“3D imaging and better heart scans can help doctors spot heart problems earlier and treat patients more effectively.”

One of the tools Dr. Alex PW Lee highlighted is TEE, short for Transesophageal Echo...

People with congenital heart diseases (CHD) need lifelong care from specially trained heart doctors to manage their illness and watch for heart conditions that can develop later in life. 

“Over 60% of ...

Dr. Mariano M. Alimurung Memorial lecturer, Dr. Eugenio Reyes, delivered a timely and thought-provoking talk on the art and evolution of Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) assessment. 

It all started with t...

“People who vape or smoke have a higher chance of getting sick.”

Philippine Heart Association – Philippine College of Cardiology (PHA-PCC) Director III Dr. Lourdes Ella Santos, made the warning during ...

Electrocardiogram (ECG) remains the cornerstone of cardiovascular assessment, offering an inexpensive yet powerful tool for analyzing the heart's electrical activity. 

This summarizes the key insights ...

He says yes. He shows up. He sings. He delivers.

These four things—more than any job title—might best describe Dr. Rodney Jimenez, president of the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) and a standout voi...

In a country where cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for nearly one in every three deaths, the urgency to deliver timely, affordable, and quality cardiac care leaves to be desired. 

In 2021, ische...

A groundbreaking advancement in newborn care is revolutionizing the early detection of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). Pulse oximetry screening (POS), a simple, non-invasive test, is proving...

The shift toward precision medicine could dramatically change how heart problems are identified and treated in the country. 

This was the general consensus among health experts during the 55th Annual C...

If someone in your family died suddenly in their sleep—especially at a young age—you could be at risk too.

The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) urged Filipino families to take “bangungut”—medically  ...

Lifestyle modifications and proper medication are two essential interventions for healthy aging, according to Dr. Antonio Sibulo, Jr., a past PHA president. 

Sibulo, a noted cardiologist, discussed thi...

Artificial intelligence (AI) exploded onto the medical scene, making incredible strides in the last three years. Its impact on cardiology is particularly significant, offering new tools for faster, mo...

“Preventive and Promotive Cardiology”, the theme of the Philippine Heart Association 

(PHA) 55th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting, is short but sweet but conveys the strong message that amid an...

Did you know that genetic testing plays a vital role in the prevention and management of  cardiovascular medicine?

The test analyses an individual's DNA to identify specific gene variants associated wi...

Heart failure (HF)  is rising fast, and without early, aggressive treatment, thousands of Filipinos remain at risk.

This was how a group of  HF experts opened the PHA National HF Network session during...

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Nurses are not just caregivers—they are educators, advocates, and pillars of hope. 

“When we educate, we empower,” said Dr. Marietta Velasco, one of the speakers at  the 55th Philip...

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To keep track with the latest techniques in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the Philippine Heart Association and to elevate life-saving skills, the Philippine Heart Asso...

The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) 55th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting opened this year’s Advocacy Hour with a call to push for stronger, policy-backed efforts in heart health after refl...

Congratulations to our outstanding PCP leaders!

We are proud to recognize the following exemplary cardiologists for their achievements:

Dr. Rodney M. Jimenez - Elected as PCP Secretary

Dr. Patricio P. Pa...

2025 PHA Report for PCP 76 x 16 in 1
 
 The Philippine Journal of Cardiology announces the Top 10 most accessed articles as of today, May 8, 2025.

To access the latest articles and updates, you can visit the PJC's official website at  http...

The Bicol Regional Hospital Medical Center (BRHMC) has made it to the short list of eight National Cardiovascular Disease Registry Sites in the country.

Now into its seventh month of existence, the Phi...

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The ASEAN Federation of Cardiology (AFC) is now accepting nominations for the Fellowship of AFC (FAsCC) 2025.

The convocation ceremony will be held on July 18, 2025, during the 29th ASEAN Federation of...

Beaming with pride, the top 3 winners of the Heart Month 2025 On-the-Spot Heart Poster-making Contest flexed their obra maestra.  

Bernard Alcayde of Anislag National High School won the first place, w...

The fight vs. the global CVD scourge starts in the community level  

A monumental success was the Philippine Heart Association (PHA)-led commemoration of Philippine Heart Month (HM) 2025 in Legazpi Cit...

Despite a rainy Friday morning, the PHA Bicol Chapter warmly welcomes the PHA National Board of Directors, with their big smiles, while 6 Ibalong dancers perform at the Bicol International Airport in ...

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Philippine General Hospital celebrates Heart Week 2025!
In support of the Philippine Heart Association, we will be having the following activities: BP screening,...

On February 14, 2025, we danced our way to better heart health with a free Zumba session at VSMMC Grounds! ⯑⯑ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in raising awareness and promoting cardiovascul...

On February 14, 2025, we marked the 31st Anniversary of PSH-CVL with a day full of health-focused activities, including Zumba, medical consultations, blood donation, ECG tests, and more. Thank you to ...

On February 14, 2025, Chong Hua Medical Mall celebrated Heart Health Celebration, inspiring a heart-healthy lifestyle through Zumba, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a lay forum. Participants danced the...

PHILIPPINE HEART ASSOCIATION (PHA) 

Guidelines for SUBMISSION of abstract and manuscript Responsibilities of Authors

A. Submit all abstracts and manuscripts electronically.

  1. The abstract and manuscript...

We are excited to invite you to the PHA Midyear Convention 2025, set for January 31-February 1 at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo City. This event will offer valuable insights into recent devel...

The Philippine Journal of Cardiology (PJC) is now included in the Western Pacific Region Index Medicus (WPRIM) of the WHO Global Index Medicus, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Marcellus Ramirez and the e...

The Heart Institute at Chinese General Hospital invites everyone to its 5th Post Graduate Course entitled Entering its Renaissance and Advancement (ERA) on November 20 and 21, 2024 at Novotel Hotel.

Lo...

SEPTEMBER IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AWARENESS MONTH! ⯑

The St. Luke’s Heart Institute, Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology proudly invites you to the Atrial Fibrillation Symposium 2024: “Current Treatmen...

The Thomasian Heart Specialists Alumni Association, Inc. will be having its 14th THESAA Postgraduate Course entitled MARVEL: Mastering Advances in Cardiovascular health, Across the Cardioverse. The ev...

We, the officers and members of the Philippine Heart Association (PHA), share the same values of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and our mother society, the Philippine College of Physicians (...
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