Our Editorial Team
Every article, guide, and tool on KidSafe PH is reviewed by board-certified Filipino pediatricians before publication. Here's the team behind the content.
Our Editorial Principles
The rules we hold ourselves to on every piece of content we publish
Evidence-Based Only
We cite DOH guidelines, WHO recommendations, and Philippine peer-reviewed medical literature — not personal opinion.
Philippines-Specific
Every piece of content is vetted for relevance to Filipino families — climate, local medications, DOH schedules, and Philippine hospital access.
No Fear-Mongering
We do not exaggerate risks to drive traffic. We prioritize calm, proportional, evidence-based guidance that helps parents make good decisions.
Regularly Updated
Major health articles are reviewed at minimum every 12 months. When the DOH or WHO updates guidelines, we update within 30 days.
Independent Editorial
Advertisers have no influence over article content. The editorial team operates independently from the commercial side of KidSafe PH.
Transparent Authorship
Every article shows the writer, the medical reviewer, and the last review date so readers know exactly who checked the information.
How We Review Content
Every article goes through a 5-step review before it reaches Filipino parents
Writer Drafts Article
All articles begin with medical guidelines — DOH, WHO, or peer-reviewed Philippine studies. Writers follow a strict evidence template.
Medical Reviewer Assigned
A board-certified pediatrician with expertise in the relevant condition reviews every factual claim, dosage, and recommendation.
Philippines Localization Check
Content is verified for Philippine context — available medications, DOH guidelines, local hospital resources, and Filipino dietary practices.
Managing Editor Review
Rosa Villareal and the editing team check readability, accuracy of parent-facing language, and cultural appropriateness.
Published & Dated
Articles are published with the reviewer's name, review date, and medical disclaimer. Articles are reviewed for accuracy every 12 months or when guidelines change.
Meet the Editorial & Medical Team
The people who review, write, and ensure every article is trustworthy
Dr. Maria Santos, MD, FPPS
Editor-in-Chief / Medical Director
Pediatric Infectious Disease
Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
Dr. Santos leads KidSafe PH's medical content strategy. With 18 years of practice at PGH and a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease from UP Manila, she oversees all dengue, fever, and infectious illness content. She is a member of the Philippine Pediatric Society and the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines.
Credentials
- MD – UP Manila
- FPPS – Philippine Pediatric Society
- Dengue Subspecialty Training
Dr. Jose Reyes, MD, FPPS
Chief Medical Reviewer
General Pediatrics & Ambulatory Care
UERM Medical Center
Dr. Reyes reviews all age-guide content and emergency protocols. With 14 years at UERM and a background in community pediatrics, he ensures KidSafe PH content is practical for both Metro Manila and provincial families. He contributed to the DOH Child Health Program 2024-2026 guidelines.
Credentials
- MD – UST Faculty of Medicine
- FPPS – Philippine Pediatric Society
- DOH Child Health Program Contributor
Dr. Ana Cruz, MD, FPPS
Vaccine & Immunization Lead
Pediatric Immunology & Allergy
St. Luke's Medical Center
Dr. Cruz is KidSafe PH's primary authority on all vaccine content. She trained at SLMC and completed subspecialty work in pediatric allergy and immunology. She personally reviews every vaccine article and ensures alignment with the DOH Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) schedule.
Credentials
- MD – Ateneo School of Medicine
- FPPS
- Subspecialty: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Dr. Carlos Mendoza, MD, FPPS
Neonatology & Newborn Care Lead
Neonatology
National Children's Hospital
Dr. Mendoza heads all newborn and NICU-related content at KidSafe PH. His 20-year career at the National Children's Hospital includes fellowship training in neonatology and subspecialty experience in jaundice, G6PD, and preterm infant management. He is a regular speaker at Philippine neonatal nursing conferences.
Credentials
- MD – FEU Institute of Medicine
- FPPS
- Subspecialty: Neonatology & Perinatology
Dr. Liza Domingo, MD, FPPS
Nutrition & Development Reviewer
Pediatric Nutrition & Developmental Pediatrics
The Medical City, Pasig
Dr. Domingo reviews all nutrition, growth, and developmental milestones content. She specializes in pediatric malnutrition management and conducts nutrition advocacy in partnership with the DOH. She co-authored the "Filipino Child Nutrition Handbook" distributed by the Department of Social Welfare.
Credentials
- MD – DLSUMC
- FPPS
- Subspecialty: Pediatric Nutrition
Rosa Villareal
Managing Editor
Health & Science Journalism
KidSafe PH Editorial
Rosa leads the day-to-day editorial operations at KidSafe PH. A former health journalist at Rappler and BusinessMirror, she brings 12 years of science communication experience. She ensures all non-medical content is accurate, readable, and culturally relevant for Filipino working mothers.
Credentials
- BA Communications – UP Diliman
- Certificate: Science Journalism, Ateneo
- Former: Rappler Health Editor
Questions About Our Editorial Process?
If you have questions about a specific article, want to suggest a correction, or are a healthcare professional interested in contributing, please reach out.
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