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"Walk the talk". A simple, powerful message that whatever you advocate, promote, and develop, it must be seen, embodied,...
06/05/2026

"Walk the talk".

A simple, powerful message that whatever you advocate, promote, and develop, it must be seen, embodied, and manifest in your words, actions, thoughts and beingness.

Many so-called advocates especially in health, fit and wellness industry are just so eloquent with their words, well-packaged in a brand, but lack of lived experience manifesting the core essence of the advocacy.

They know, appreciate, and understand its core values and principles, yet it can't be seen in their lives. It cannot be validated with their looks or appearance, lifestyle choices, aura and state of health!

In a world where information is widely available everywhere, where conflicting scientific studies and results are manipulated by lobbyists, only those who navigate with lived experience guided with bonafide mentors and experts, supported with reputable scientific knowledge will testify and validate the essence of an advocacy.

We don't need many people who know better, who can say better, who can write better.

We need practitioners who can impart the essence with realistic results, proven and practical safety interventions without the catch or fear.

Ultimately we need health workers and health practitioners who embody the advocacy, manifesting it in their own lives.

Because you don't only impart what you know, you are sharing a proven, safe, practical, and realistic health intervention tested by your lived experience, mastered through time with professional and ethical exposures.

So, please "walk the talk..."


Welcome to the SAMCH Family!Today’s New Employee Orientation was a wonderful opportunity to welcome our newest colleague...
04/05/2026

Welcome to the SAMCH Family!

Today’s New Employee Orientation was a wonderful opportunity to welcome our newest colleagues and introduce them to the heart of our workplace culture.

While our primary mission is to provide excellent care to our patients, we believe that excellence begins with how we care for our own.

During the session, we walked our new team members through the various services and privileges available through the Health and Wellness Unit (HWU), which are designed to support your physical and mental well-being throughout your career with us.

At SAMCH, we don’t only care for patients—we care for our people.

We recognize that your personal health and wellness directly affect your performance, the safety of your patients, and the strength of our institution as a whole.

The Health and Wellness Unit is here to be your dedicated partner, but remember that your active participation is what truly makes this system effective.

We encourage everyone to stay compliant with wellness checks, utilize the benefits available to you, and always prioritize living well.

We are so glad to have you on board!



BEWARE of UNRECOGNIZED "Acupuncture Training Providers" in our Country! This post is meant to EMPOWER you so you can SAV...
02/05/2026

BEWARE of UNRECOGNIZED "Acupuncture Training Providers" in our Country!

This post is meant to EMPOWER you so you can SAVE your TIME, EFFORT, and RESOURCES so you won't become a VICTIM of any so-called "training centers" or "training providers" which are NOT RECOGNIZED to operate in our country.

It is ALARMING that there are "pop-ups" training providers or a week long certifications roaming around, UNRECOGNIZED and UNAUTHORIZED to operate under our law or they overpass the local mandates. These training centers will compromise the "ethical and clinical standards" that could potentially DEMISE the QUALITY and EFFECTIVENESS of the practice and the SAFETY of the end-users--the public.

Acupuncture Training Centers must be:
1. A DOH-PITAHC Accredited Training Provider or Center.
2. The Trainor must be a DOH-PITAHC Board Accredited Acupuncturist or Medical Acupuncturist who supposedly trained as Teacher Trainor of the same institution.

These are the TWO important QUESTIONS you must ask to the training provider. They must be able to show you a PITAHC Accreditation Number or a Certification Copy under that modality both for training Center and the Trainor.

For example, a Training Center Accredited as "Naturopathy" provider technically IS NOT an Acupuncture Accredited Training Provider. They must secure a separate accreditation for that modality.

There is also an "Associate level of Acupuncturist" who pose as trainers. You have to verify with DOH-PITAHC if these people are allowed to conduct the training.

As of the moment, DOH-PITAHC is the government agency that has an ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER to oversee the implementation of ethical and clinical boundaries of the TCIM (Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine) practices.

The mandate of the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) regarding the practice of acupuncture is established under Republic Act No. 8423, also known as the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997.

While the Act provides a broad mandate for all traditional and alternative modalities, the specific authority for PITAHC to regulate and promote acupuncture is derived from the following sections:

STATUTORY Mandate

Section 3:Objectives

This section outlines the general responsibility of PITAHC to:

"...encourage scientific research on and develop traditional and alternative health care systems that have a direct impact on public health care."

Section 12: Powers and Functions of the Institute

This is the core legal basis for PITAHC’s regulatory and developmental role.

Specifically:

Section 12 (c).
Mandates the institute

"to formulate a code of ethics and standards for the practice of traditional and alternative health care modalities for approval and adoption by the appropriate professional regulatory bodies."

Section 12 (d):
Authorizes the institute

"to formulate standards and guidelines for the manufacture, quality control and marketing of traditional and alternative health care materials and products."

Administrative Implementation
To operationalize the TAMA Law specifically for acupuncture, PITAHC issued

Administrative Order "No. 1, Series of 2001" (and its subsequent updates), which established the "Guidelines on the Certification of Acupuncturists and Accreditation of Acupuncture Training Centers and Clinics".

Under these guidelines,
PITAHC is mandated to:
1. Certify Practitioners:
Evaluate and certify that an individual has met the required competency standards to practice acupuncture in the Philippines.

2. Accredit Facilities:
Ensure that clinics and training centers providing acupuncture services maintain safety and quality standards.

3. Monitor Compliance:
Conducts regular inspections to ensure that the practice remains within the ethical and clinical boundaries set by the law.

In summary, while RA 8423 (Section 12) provides the high-level legal authority to set standards and codes of ethics, the specific "mandate" to regulate acupuncture is executed through PITAHC’s role as the national certifying body for TCIM medicine practitioners.






01/05/2026

"The more you eat junk foods, the less likely you'll eat healthy foods and vice versa. So, introduce small eating healthy foods regularly until you start disliking eating craps!"

In today's sociopolitical landscape where abuse of political power is utilized to oust an opponent for political surviva...
01/05/2026

In today's sociopolitical landscape where abuse of political power is utilized to oust an opponent for political survival and grandstanding, it is demoralizing to accept that the so-called leaders or representatives are swaying their representations for personal interests.

To condemn a strong political rival with selective persecution in the name of accountability raises the questions of partiality, equality, and justice.

Is there any hope that our political system will function as expected to be?
Is democracy still prevalent or is it diverted towards power-tripping utilisation of the leader in power?

A nation built by the people, for the people and of the people must be re-established.

Only a leader with genuine political will and strong moral authenticity can deliver it without any string attached, hidden motives or personal revenge.

We can't afford to lose our nation at the hands of abusive and greedy leaders backed by elites and oligarchs who for millennia have been enriching themselves at the cost of every Filipino's sweat and blood.

Let the new nation stand against the massive forces of immorality, injustice, and inequality.

Now is the moment of reckoning...

Let us hope, be resilient, and become optimistic that in due time, everything will fall right on its place, where every Filipino will be proud to stand with pride, honor, and dignity all around the world.

Where the massive progress from thoughtful nation-building is realized for the betterment and comfort of all.

Where immoralities subsided with proper education of culture and values.

Where the countries economy can withstand any disruptions of economic turmoil.

Where every Juan will live a life full of abundance, happiness, and security.

This all are possible..
Just believe, be proactive, and never be afraid to raise your voice for change!

All your Labor is worth celebrating when the government is supportive in giving back the privilege, protection, and services that every Juan deserves.


30/04/2026

"We don't need fad, artificial, and trending chemicals to look nice, better and healthy.

Naturally, our body has its own intelligence to balance itself given the right food or nutrition, movements, good lifestyle choices, and healthy-supportive environments.

All it takes is discipline, dedication, and wisdom-cultivation to build long lasting habits, consistency and change of positive mindsets.

The recent incidence of a woman dying from a famous weight loss peptides injections from non-legit suppliers and the craze online about a charlatan aesthetic doctor, are few examples how the beauty and wellness industry is massively spreading in the market without proper legal guidelines, statutory standards and regulations, and rigid policy implementation in our country.

Though some local associations are advocating it to be institutionalised, it will take time, resources, and political influence to make it into reality, knowing the nature of the current landscape of our sociopolitical system.

The general public must understand the health risk and hazards of any artificially-produced chemicals, products, and aesthetic services administered into the body.
It must be safe, effective, and scientifically-proven, regulated with institutionalised policies and statutory standards.

Let us be vigilant, be mindful, be skeptic (if necessary) and be empowered whatever we put on our bodies beyond its natural bio-operating capacity.

Approach the bonafide experts or recognized medical-aesthetic practitioners to properly guide, treat, and assist you if you want to navigate those options.

A Well-informed decisions must be established for safety and confidence to attain better health outcomes.

Above all, our personal health choices and beauty validation should not anchored on the hype, trends, and external influence.

Whatever health interventions, aesthetic services or modalities we take, it must be validated with scientific studies, board-recognized health experts or licensed healthcare professionals, and implemented with established statutory standards and legal policies.

We should not wait to become a victim of another falsified "beauty and wellness" propaganda or become another guinea pig in that booming multi-billion industry.

Choose safety, stay mindful, and be well-informed.







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"Renewal is the art of choosing what you already have, all over again."Shots during my renewal being a DOH Pitahc Board-...
30/04/2026

"Renewal is the art of choosing what you already have, all over again."

Shots during my renewal being a DOH Pitahc Board-Certified Acupuncturist at the PITAHC Office with Sir Earl Jude Agana of SATD-GAD and MS. PIA ROSE A. BELARMINO, the Chief Science Research Specialist, Research and Development Division.

It was an honor and a profound professional privilege to represent my institution at the TCIM Coordinators Meeting 2026,...
30/04/2026

It was an honor and a profound professional privilege to represent my institution at the TCIM Coordinators Meeting 2026, held yesterday, April 29th, at Harold's Hotel in Quezon City.

This pivotal assembly was organized by the Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC).
​The meeting’s theme, as captured beautifully by the event’s opening presentation, focused on the crucial question: "WHY ARE WE HERE?"

This gathering underscored the vital role we play as TCIM (Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine) coordinators.

As highlighted during the sessions, our mission is to move beyond abstract policy and focus on real health services on the ground—in hospitals, DATRCs (Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers), and local communities.

​Key takeaways from the discussion that will guide my work moving forward include:

​Connecting PITAHC programs directly to on-the-ground implementation to ensure services are safe, coordinated, and accessible to all.

Aligning directions across different coordinators and institutions.

Sharing valuable experiences and lessons learned.

Strengthening collaboration to improve the integration of TCIM within the Philippine health system.

I am feeling energized and re-committed to this mission. It is inspiring to see a unified effort to elevate the role of traditional and complementary medicine in our country's health landscape.

Thank you, PITAHC, for organizing such a significant and impactful meeting.

I look forward to putting these aligned directions into action.

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With Director Mar Wyn Bello of the Bureau of Local Health Systems and Developments.
30/04/2026

With Director Mar Wyn Bello of the Bureau of Local Health Systems and Developments.

Kudos to PITAHC for another milestone in advancing TCIM implementation and developments in Government Healthcare units a...
30/04/2026

Kudos to PITAHC for another milestone in advancing TCIM implementation and developments in Government Healthcare units and facilities during the TCIM Coordinators Meeting 2026!

The "Visayas Hospital Group" during the deliberation and amendment of DOH Department Order formation regarding the Creat...
29/04/2026

The "Visayas Hospital Group" during the deliberation and amendment of DOH Department Order formation regarding the Creation of TCIM units, DOH centers for CHDs, DOH Hospitals and DOH Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers (DATRC's).
To my right is Dr. Randy Saavedra of EVRMC, To my left is Dr. Laica Regidor, Dr. Anro Begontes of VSMMC, and Dr. Carla Jaducana of Eversly CS and Gen Hospital.

"Represent by bringing your best—where proven results outweigh speculation."
29/04/2026

"Represent by bringing your best—where proven results outweigh speculation."

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