The cost of healthcare insurance in the Philippines is projected to further increase this year, surpassing the global average, due to “considerable volatility” caused by the prolonged pandemic, according to a survey of medical insurers. Based on the 2022 Global Medical Trends Survey conducted...
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said on Monday, Dec. 27, that it is hoping that the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) president will rethink its scheduled "PhilHealth Holiday" from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 next year. (PhilHealth / MANILA BULLETIN) "We...
Odette, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021, has dampened the Philippine government’s overall growth outlook for agriculture sector, which already lost over P3-billion worth due to the typhoon. "The growth outlook is dampened," said Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a...
The Insurance Commission (IC) has ordered the immediate processing of claims related to Typhoon Odette. Under Circular Letter No. 2021-71, the IC directed insurers to adopt and implement claims management policies that will facilitate immediate processing of insurance, reinsurance, mutual benefit...
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“If you’re not staying on top of your money, you’re putting your financial well-being at risk .” – Suze Orman The current pandemic has brought so many life-altering changes very quickly. Despite the major changes in the last two pandemic years, some things remain the same. We can expect...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched a loan program to aid members and their families purchase computer units for their remote work or online classes. Under the GSIS Computer Loan, members may borrow P30,000 to purchase a desktop or laptop computer. In a Laging Handa...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has directed the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Land Bank of the Philippines to assist the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) in managing the risks and enhancement of its investment portfolio. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the...
The Government Insurance System (GSIS) will release the 2021 Christmas Cash Gift amounting to a total of P3.2 billion to its old-age and disability pensioners starting Dec. 6. (NOEL PABALAE / MANILA BULLETIN) "Amid the challenges we're facing due to the pandemic, we still wish to provide a happy...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) said that its pensioners will start receiving their Christmas cash gifts by early next week. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund has allotted P3.2 billion for the 2021 Christmas...
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