Richard Mata
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| Born | Richard Tesoro Mata February 5, 1972 Philippines | ||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||
| Alma mater | Davao Medical School Foundation (M.D.) | ||||||
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| Spouse | Erika Mata | ||||||
| Children | 3 | ||||||
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| Genre | Informative vlogging | ||||||
| Subscribers | 126k[1] | ||||||
| Total views | 4,798,226[1] | ||||||
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Last updated: October 12, 2024 | |||||||
Richard Tesoro Mata (February 5, 1972) is a Filipino pediatrician[2] and media personality.
Medical career
[edit]Mata graduated from Davao Medical School Foundation, which he got his M.D. degree in 1997. He also got his Diplomate American Board M.D. and Diplomate National Board in 2001 while at San Pedro Hospital.[3] He currently working as a physician for Good Shepherd Hospital of Panabo City, Inc.[4]
He is notable for an article called Solving Dengue Fever. In the said article, it was stating that in an Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic purpura or ITP case a patient remains normal even with 10K platelet count, if the patient is always hydrated.[5] Platelet transfusion may present a wrong picture of the water/fluid leak of the Dengue infected patient, hence it should be avoided and proper hydration should be maintained.[6]
In 2014, he was interviewed by SunStar about his development of a web-based application software for patients' safety, and to promote computerization of medical facilities and institution on handling files of the patients.[2] It was centered on Computerization of Prescriptions and Patient Records in a bid to address major concerns, but some doctors reluctant and still using the traditional writing method. The reasons for this according to him was: (1) Doctors think clinic computerization is difficult and may take more time than writing; (2) Software programming is expensive; (3) There is no government or medical society project that promotes computerization of prescriptions. He started the development of the software in 2004.[2]
Internet career
[edit]In 2008, he started his YouTube career by uploading videos about showing his web-based application software for safely storing patients' records and for prescriptions, and some seminars and interviews about dengue. But, after some years, he started to give medical advice in a Q-and-A type.[7] In TikTok, he started to create comedic skits with inserting some medical facts.[8] He is also giving some comments about some issues, and nicknamed as Pambansang Marites na Doktor.[9]
In 2024, amidst of family issues of Carlos Yulo and Milo's selection of EJ Obiena as its new brand ambassador, he jokingly answered questions of the netizen's Milo snub of Yulo saying: The one who buys Milo are mothers, not girlfriends. (Tagalog, original post: “Dahil alam ng Milo na ang bumibili ng Milo ay mga nanay, hindi mga girlfriends.”)[10]
Political career
[edit]In 2022, Mata was selected as one of the nominees of Kabayan Partylist.[11]
On October 7, 2024,[12] he filed certificate of candidacy for a senate seat for the 2025 elections.[13] He raised the issue of late diagnosis of children with disabilities like autism, blaming it on bureaucratic system in the government, and stating that lack of free and accessible medical needs can burden the parents of those children. He proposed a better coordination with the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, which facilitates the diagnosis of such disorders among children.[14] He is running as independent candidate.[15]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Erika Mata, who started a women's livelihood program and to young scholars. They have 3 children, named: Patricia, Amanda, and the youngest, Rich.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Dr. Richard and Erika Mata". YouTube.
- ^ a b c Arquiza, Yasmin (2014-02-21). "A software for patients' safety". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Dr. Richard Mata, Pediatrician, Davao, Davao City". HealthCareMagic. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "The Filipino Doctor - Doctor Information, Health Articles, Drug Knowledge". TheFilipinoDoctor.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Araneta, Tomas Gerardo (2013-09-24). "Water is best cure for dengue: Doctor". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Mandal MD, Dr. Ananya (2009-07-16). "Dengue Fever Treatment". News-Medical. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Dr. Richard and Erika Mata". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "richarderikamata - TikTok". www.tiktok.com. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "Road rage driver vs cyclist.Sabi nga ni Dr. Richard Mata - hindi pa pala tapos". r/Philippines. 2023-08-31. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Monserate, Glory Mae (2024-09-18). "Dr. Richard Mata,may sa hirit niya tungkol sa pagkilala ng MILO kay EJ Obiena". Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Rubrico, Jayson (2024-10-07). "Ika-7 araw ng COC filing, dagsa ng mga nais makakuha ng puwesto sa Senado, Kamara". SMNI NEWS CHANNEL. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ SERQUIÑA, CELINE (2024-10-07). "Ex-Defense chief Gonzales, ex-Rep. Sahidulla seek Senate seat in Eleksyon 2025". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ "LIST: Celebrities, personalities running for the 2025 elections". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Villaruel, Jauhn Etienne (October 8, 2024). "Aspiring 2025 lawmakers eye redefinition of the 'Filipino family'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ SERQUIÑA, MARIEL CELINE (2024-10-07). "Comelec: Day 7 sees filing of 49 senatorial aspirants, 50 party-lists". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
- ^ Llane, Jonathan (2015-05-20). "Weaving fashion and mission in a bag". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 2024-10-12.