Patients and physicians urge national action on excess sodium, kidney disease
Organized by SLMC-QC Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN), and ImagineLaw, the forum brought together medical experts and patient leaders to spotlight the urgent need for kidney disease prevention—primarily, by reducing consumption of high-sodium products.
LGUs gear up for Healthy Public Food Procurement
With technical assistance and upcoming training for food suppliers, LGUs are gearing up to fully implement the policy and set an example for healthier procurement nationwide.
Close to 100 lawmakers push for healthier food environments
Newly filed bills include House Bill (HB) no. 9080 by Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay and HB 9429 by Rep. Jeffrey Soriano. Additional co-authors have strengthened existing measures: Rep. Ruth Sakaluran for HB 130, Rep. Carl Nicolas Cari for HB 6507, and Representatives Lolita Javier, Wilton Kho, Jan Franz Chan, and Edwin Ongchuan for HB 819.
Clear labels, honest marketing: solons target hypertension’s silent toll
As of May 2026, a total of 22 versions of the HFE Bill and 4 versions of the FOPWL Bill have been filed, supported by more than 80 legislators—signaling that legislation for food environment reform is closer than ever to becoming law.
Communities lead the fight against excess sodium
Patients and communities are stepping up against excessive sodium intake with the founding of the Patient CARE Network (Patients and Communities Advocating for the Reduction of Excess Sodium).
