FACT CHECK: Ortho doc used in FAKE ad for joint pain cure
An impostor page of the Philippine Orthopedic Center digitally altered an existing video of a licensed orthopedic surgeon to advertise a supposed remedy to joint pain.
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Health workers, patients bear the cost of orthopedic center privatization
Text, photos and video by MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL EDDIE, 61, used to be family chauffeur in Manila. One day last month, he was held and beaten up by a group of young men on Recto Avenue. He lost his legs and has since could barely transport anyone, including himself. Eddie no longer sits on the
Treatment at Orthopedic costlier with privatization
By PATRICIA ISABEL GLORIA FACTORY worker Rodelio Naval was waiting in line for a check-up at the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) in Quezon City when he was told he could not use his PhilHealth Insurance membership to have his legs treated. Naval, who is from San Pedro Laguna and worked for Esycon Industrial Trading, was
