Before we go into any real depth on this subject, you should be informed that all medical services performed by any neighborhood Dr. Wak-wak are not covered by any medical insurance up to and including PhilHealth or Obamacare (If still in the US). Their services are strictly cash. So don’t bother filing any claim. Dr. […]
Early morning walk, safe?
For the past few months I’ve been walking fairly regularly (minimum of 5 days a week). Me and my daughter Jean, my niece Bebe, our helper Joy and once in awhile my son Chris goes walking. He doesn’t like waking up so early (4 am is our waking time). So he mostly played basketball or ride his […]
If accidentally burned in the Philippines!
I am writing about this subject for the awareness of some of our readers here. Not sure if everyone knows that there are not so many burn centers here in the Philippines. As far as I know only one burn center in Mindanao. Only here in Davao City (Davao Medical Center or DMC). Why do […]
It’s All About the Timing
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my toothache and blood pressure situation, my dentist extracted the offending tooth as per our deal, and I went to the hospital to see my Doctor about the “Letter of Clearance” my dentist wanted. Hey, fair is fair, he lived up to his side of the deal. […]
Health Insurance for Travelers
If you are coming to the Philippines to live here, having some kind of health insurance is a good idea. You need to be protected from the high cost of being sick. Getting sick can really bankrupt you these days. Fortunately, there are some advantages about the Philippines, though. Primarily, the cost of health care […]
That’s Really Odd
I awoke early Sunday morning with a toothache, not an irritating pain but a full blown, knock you down pain marathon. Waiting for sunrise it was just me, a lot of throbbing pain and my bottle of aspirins. Debating whether it would hurt less to reach in with a pair of properly sanitized vice grips […]