Public Health on Duty

Yup! You’ve read that right. Lawyers in public health. They played a huge part in responding to the country’s biggest public health emergency thus far, along with other silent heroes in the public health field. In this episode, join us as we recount the early days of the pandemic with Atty. Faith Laperal, former Head Executive Assistant of the DOH Office of the Secretary, and Atty. Geneve Masahud, former Head Executive Staff of the PhilHealth Office of the Chairperson.

Show Notes

Yup! You’ve read that right. Lawyers in public health. They played a huge part in responding to the country’s biggest public health emergency thus far, along with other silent heroes in the public health field. In this episode, join us as we recount the early days of the pandemic with Atty. Faith Laperal, former Head Executive Assistant of the DOH Office of the Secretary, and Atty. Geneve Masahud, former Head Executive Staff of the PhilHealth Office of the Chairperson.

Get a preview of this episode's JQW Book Club book recommendations through the links below:
  1. The Cleveland Clinic Way: Lessons in Excellence from One of the World's Leading Health Care Organizations by Toby Cosgrove
  2. Prescription for the Future: The Twelve Transformational Practices of Highly Effective Medical Organizations by Ezekiel J. Emanuel 
  3. Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint by Lawrence O. Gostin
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This podcast was produced by Abigail Tan of EpiMetrics Inc and Antonette Mendoza of Big Baby Studios. It was edited and hosted by Angeli Magdaraog and Martha dela Paz of EpiMetrics Inc. It contains original theme music by Big Baby Studios’ Peavey Nicolas, who also engineered the episode. A special thanks to our executive producer, Dr. John Q. Wong.

What is Public Health on Duty?

We’re not all doctors! The Philippine public health system is a behemoth of networks, actors, policies, and programs. So, who is behind the wheel of this complex system? Listen to the stories of different Philippine public health workers thriving in their fields and learn how they serve their country through their expertise. In our first season, join Martha and Angeli, public health workers in their own right, as they interview key players in the Philippine public health system. Their guests will share about their advocacies, how they ended up working in the public health sector, significant learnings in dealing with the pandemic, and why they choose to stay and serve through public health.