Good Friday Reflections: The Healer’s Calling By Dr. Tony Leachon On this Good Friday, after a morning workout and family breakfast, I returned to the hospital—reminded once again that doctors and healthcare workers have no off time, no off days. Our calling is 24/7, a vocation

In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross. In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating

Rice, Nutrition, and Preventive Health Education in the Philippines - Dr. Tony Leachon The Philippines is not poor. We have fertile lands, abundant rice, and resilient farmers. What we lack is judicious stewardship of resources. Funds must never be stolen; they must be used

📢 The Middle Class: The New Poor in the Philippines By Dr. Tony Leachon The middle class—our nation’s backbone—is being squeezed into poverty. They pay the largest share of taxes, yet face stagnant incomes, rising costs, and crushing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. One

Prayer to St. John Baptist de La Salle: O God, You chose your blessed confessor Jean-Baptiste to give Christian education to the poor and to confirm young people in the way of truth, and through him, You established a new religious congregation in your Church. Grant that through

✨ Education: The Greatest Equalizer ✨ - by Dr. Tony Leachon I woke at 3 a.m. to meet the dawn, traveling to Batangas to join humble, competent, and engaging DEPED NCR leaders. In their presence, I found motivation and support to keep chasing the vision of Universal Health

🚨 The Pentagon summoned the Pope’s ambassador to a closed-door meeting and threatened him. Named official. On record. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby called Cardinal Christophe Pierre to the Pentagon and delivered this message: “The United States has the military

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐑𝐎𝐗𝐀𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 The Gerry Roxas Leadership Award, consisting of a medallion, is a distinguished honor 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 by the 𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙭𝙖𝙨 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 to outstanding high school students from both public and private

👮‍♂️💙 At Manila Doctors Hospital, healing is never just about doctors and nurses—it’s about everyone who makes care possible. Our security staff are part of the medical team. With their vigilance, kindness, and collaborative spirit, they ensure safety, order, and compassion in

As a Catholic, I find it abhorrent that the President of the United States would publicly attack the Successor of St. Peter. Donald Trump is flailing. His war in Iran has led to the death and injury of American servicemembers and the death of Iranian children. He will attack

RETWEET if you stand with Pope Leo against Donald Trump!

Retweet if you stand with the pope . True Catholics defend the Pope.🤨.

Just like his predecessor, he makes me proud to be Catholic. And I stand with him in his call for peace and an end to war and hate. #ProudCatholic #PopeLeoXIV

A Humble Reflection on Fuel Taxes and Leadership ~ Dr. Tony Leachon As a physician and advocate, I have always believed that governance must be measured not only by fiscal discipline but by its capacity to ease the daily struggles of ordinary citizens. When I raised the

The National Union of Peoples' Lawyers will receive the Kennedy Human Rights Award this year! From the Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Absolutely proud to have started here in the fight against injustice, wherever in the world. Tuloy ang laban!

The Middle Class is the New Poor 🇵🇭💔 In the Philippines, a single hospital bill worth ₱10,000 forces 64% of families to borrow money. The middle class has become the new poor. The old poor are now the dirt poor—reduced to taong grasa. This crisis is not accidental. It was

🎥 #ICC judges confirmed all charges against Rodrigo Roa #Duterte and committed him to trial. Your questions answered. #AskTheCourt 📄 icc-cpi.int/news/icc-pre-t…

The Duty of Intellectuals: Awakening a Nation - Dr. Tony Leachon In every society, thinkers, writers, and educators carry a sacred responsibility: not to echo power, but to question it. True intellectual courage is not found in comfort or conformity, but in the willingness to

Measuring Life Beyond Titles Authored by Dr. Tony Leachon Monday mornings remind me of the quiet rituals that anchor my day: half a liter of water, a jog and walk that burns 200 calories, and the steady rhythm of reflection. From the immobility and stress of the pandemic, I