The Common Cold: A Familiar Foe

Protect yourself and your loved ones. Prevent rhinovirus infections with these tips. Let's keep germs at bay! ...

Robotic Surgery and the New Frontiers of Medicine

Medicine has been advancing at an unprecedented speed. From stem cell therapies to AI diagnosis, there are so many ways in which medicine has evolved to provide better and faster treatments. ...

Leptospirosis: Early Signs, Prevention, and Prophylaxis During the Rainy Season in the Philippines

As we enter the rainy season in the Philippines, heavy rains are expected to bring flooding to many parts of the country. This can lead to an increased prevalence of flood-borne illnesses like leptospirosis. As such, it's important that we know about leptospirosis, its symptoms, and its prevention. ...

The Key to Better Sleep: Melatonin, a Wonderdrug?

Most people in the modern world, with our packed schedules and the importance of work, don't really get quality sleep. Many are distracted by their phones, social media, or work and are exposed to screens day in and day out. Melatonin, a studied and safe supplement, may be a way to alleviate this and get eight hours of high-quality sleep every night. ...

How Stem Cell Therapy Works

Stem cell therapy may not be all that it seems. Whether it's good or bad, we must be vigilant about finding out more about novel medical treatments, as this could mean the difference between life and death. ...

Fasting during Ramadan and Holy Week: Any health benefits?

Fasting, a practice observed during the recently concluded Holy Week and Ramadan, is done all around the world. While its spiritual value is obvious, does the practice hold up to scientific and medical scrutiny? ...

Spread awareness this World Tuberculosis Day!

Learn more about tuberculosis this World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, to educate and protect yourself and your family from the disease! ...

How Kissing Benefits Your Health

As we celebrate the month of love, let's look at how expressing your love can have a surprising effect on your health! ...

The Ultimate Convenience: How Telemedicine is Revolutionizing Healthcare in the Philippines

Telemedicine allows patients to access medical care remotely through the use of technology. It is a popular choice in the Philippines with providers like KonsultaMD because it is easy to use, accessible, and saves money. It is not a replacement for all in-person care but can be a useful tool in many situations. ...

Ho-ho-how to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

Stay healthy and happy this Christmas season with these tips. Happy holidays to all! ...

What can cause the price of your medical plan to go up?

Pacific Cross is committed to providing value for money medical plans to help you protect your health and financial well-being. Due to several factors, we are sometimes constrained to increase prices or premiums to ensure that we are able to consistently deliver quality services to our clients. ...

Let’s keep our kids safe and healthy this Child Health Day!

The world came together to celebrate Child Health Day last October 3, 2022. Integrate healthy habits for you and your family with these tips! ...

Things You Should Know about Pacific Cross FlexiShield

With the rising costs of hospitalization, your current HMO plan may not be enough. Now, more than ever, it is important to be prepared and get the medical protection you deserve especially when you need it most. Pacific Cross FlexiShield is perfect for Individuals and Families who are already covered with a first layer HMO plan and are looking into getting additional medical ...

Keeping yourself comfy as we approach the "brrr" months

The "ber" months are aptly named, because "brrrr" is most likely what you'll be saying during it. In this article, we'll show you a few tips and tricks to keep warm in this season of cold winds and even colder showers. ...

Things You Should Know about Pacific Cross FlexiShield

With the rising costs of hospitalization, your current HMO plan may not be enough. Now, more than ever, it is important to be prepared and get the medical protection you deserve, especially when you need it most. Pacific Cross FlexiShield is perfect for Individuals and Families who are already covered with a first layer HMO plan and are looking into getting additional medica ...

Inbound Travelers can enjoy worry-free adventures in the Philippines

Leading medical and travel insurance provider Pacific Cross enhances its inbound travel insurance plan with COVID-19 Coverage to keep clients traveling to the Philippines protected as travel restrictions ease. ...

Things You Should Know about Pacific Cross FlexiShield

With the rising costs of hospitalization, your current HMO plan may not be enough. Now, more than ever, it is important to be prepared and get the medical protection you deserve especially when you need it most. Pacific Cross FlexiShield is perfect for Individuals and Families who are already covered with a first layer HMO plan and are looking into getting additional medica ...

Pacific Cross Insurance, Inc. now ISO-certified for quality management system

Leading medical and travel insurance provider Pacific Cross Insurance, Inc. achieved the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard that specifies requirements for an organization’s quality management system. ...

Pacific Cross launches second layer health insurance with FlexiShield

Enjoy enhanced protection against life’s uncertainties with Pacific Cross! ...

Pacific Cross Amps Up Travel Insurance with COVID-19 Coverage

Vacationing soon? Make sure you're #COVID19 Covered with Pacific Cross. ...

Understanding Liver Cancer And Viral Hepatitis

This Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month, we can participate in celebrating by spreading awareness on how we can prevent them. ...

Pacific Cross | Company Updates

We bring you updates on our new office and COVID-19 medical coverage. ...

Pacific Cross Philippines Partners with KonsultaMD for Telehealth Services

Pacific Cross Philippines has partnered with telemedicine provider, KonsultaMD, to provide 24/7 unlimited teleconsultations for all active Pacific Cross clients. ...

Keeping Our Eyes Healthy | Sight Saving Month

As one of our most important senses, we shouldn't take our vision for granted. Find out how to protect the eyes as we celebrate Sight Saving Month this August. ...

Planning Towards Healthier Families | Family Planning Month

This August, let's take a closer look at the importance of family planning, some of the effective methods, and how it can contribute to healthier, happier families as we celebrate Family Planning Month. ...

Watch Your Blood Sugar | Diabetes Awareness Week

This July, let's find out more about diabetes — its symptoms, types, and causes, as well as what we can do to reduce the risk of getting this disease. ...

The three P’s that help Christopher de Leon power through the pandemic

As mobility restrictions and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 continue in the Philippines, keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle can be challenging, especially for adults over 60. ...

What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer

As we celebrate Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this June, let’s learn more about this disease, its causes, risk factors, and symptoms — as well as what we can do to prevent it. ...

Ways to Keep Our Kidneys Healthy | National Kidney Month

Because our kidneys play a crucial part in our physical well-being, we should never take them for granted. Find out what you can do for your kidney health as we celebrate National Kidney Month this June. ...

Understanding High Blood Pressure | Hypertension Awareness Month

As we observe Hypertension Awareness Month, let us learn more about high blood pressure and what we can do to prevent it. ...

The Coronavirus Mutations and What It Means for You

While the COVID-19 vaccination programs are still in progress all over the world, news of these new coronavirus variants can be quite concerning. ...

Vaccines for All | World Immunization Week

As we celebrate World Immunization Week, we recognize the role of vaccines in society and learn what we can do to spread the right information about them. ...

Pacific Cross Philippines Introduces Telehealth Services

Get faster and easier quality healthcare access in the comfort of your own homes. ...

The Year in Quarantine | The Developments in the Coronavirus Pandemic

A year after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic, what are the important developments in the world and in our country so far? ...

Empowering Women to Make a Change | National Women's Month

Join in on the celebrations and be part of the advocacy for women empowerment as we celebrate National Women’s Month this March. ...

Food Safety and Alternatives in the Age of Swine Flu

With the high prices of pork and poultry meat in the market, what are the other options to try? ...

Celebrating Philippine Heart Month | Taking Care of Our Heart Health

Celebrate the month of love with these healthy reminders for your heart health. ...

A Way Out of COVID-19 | What to Expect Next with the Vaccines

Now that several countries have approved COVID-19 vaccines for their citizens and distribution is underway, is the pandemic almost over? ...

A Look Into Different COVID-19 Vaccines

Learn more about the various COVID-19 vaccines that are set to end the coronavirus pandemic this new year. ...

Pacific Cross Philippines proves it is #HereForYou amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Pacific Cross Philippines (PCPH), a market specialist in medical insurance and HMO, strengthens its commitment to serve clients and the Filipino people as it heeds the call to provide reliable and comprehensive medical coverage amidst the COVID-19 health crisis. ...

Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating

Select healthier options as you indulge in hearty feasts with your loved ones this holiday season. ...

Celebrating Safely This Holiday Season

With COVID-19 pandemic posing risks to gatherings of family and friends, can you still celebrate safely during this holiday season? ...

Pacific Cross Philippines Welcomes Christopher de Leon as Its Newest Brand Ambassador

Mr. Christopher de Leon joins Pacific Cross in a virtual Ceremonial Contract Signing. He joins the Company as an ally in helping people protect what is most precious. ...

Lung Cancer Awareness for Early Prevention and Cure

May we all strive to improve our lung health as we celebrate Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November. ...

Understanding Down Syndrome

The month of October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month. ...

Mental Health Awareness in the Philippines

Our mental health is key to our overall well-being. Let us know more about the status and awareness campaign in the Philippines. ...

World Alzheimer's Month | Moving Away from the Stigma

Alzheimer’s may be associated with aging, but it is not merely a disease of old age. Learn more about the most common type of dementia as we celebrate World Alzheimer's Month. ...

Keeping Kids Active During Pandemic

Exercise and movement are vital to a child’s development, so it's necessary that parents pay attention to the time their children spend on physical activities. ...

The Benefits of Breastfeeding | National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

By knowing the valuable contribution of breastfeeding to our nation’s health, we give due respect to breastfeeding mothers for their decision to give their infants what they need. ...

World Hepatitis Day | Awareness About The Viral Disease

As the world commemorates World Hepatitis Day, get involved and be enlightened of the facts about hepatitis. Let's be informed and help raise awareness in our locality on how to stop the spread of viral hepatitis. ...