The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare access for Filipinos. The campaign, titled “Pinalawak at mga Bagong Benepisyo para sa Mamamayan, damang-dama ng bawat Pilipino,” seeks to ensure that every Filipino can access...
Former Alaminos, Pangasinan mayor and Agrarian Reform secretary Hernani Braganza is attempting to make a political comeback as the first nominee of the Aksyon Dapat Party-list. Braganza, who was a former peace negotiator under four different presidents, said that their initial plan was to create a...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (PPAB) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte says solo parents are now entitled to free health services under the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) after the release of...
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (Rep. Herrera's office) "A monumental step forward in providing comprehensive healthcare to solo parents and their dependents." That's how House Deputy Minority Leader and Bagong...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (Facebook) The office of AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee trumpeted on Friday, Oct. 4 the support that his newfound advocacy for improved healthcare services had gained in an out of Philippine...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) can afford to lower its members' mandatory contribution thanks to the huge chunk of unutilized funds that it has accumulated over the years. Citing figures from the Department of Finance (DOF)...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Sept. 24, confirmed that the Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recommended a new policy to remove the single period of confinement rule. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin) In a special meeting chaired by...
(Unsplash) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will shoulder the prescription glasses, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs of its members beginning January 2025, House Deputy Majority Leader ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo bared on...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reassured the public that it provides coverage for hospitalizations related to leptospirosis and dengue which are both prevalent among Filipinos during the rainy season. (PhilHealth) In a statement, PhilHealth said the benefit packages...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor appealed before the city council, local government, and concerned sectors on Tuesday, September 17, to advocate for the speedy removal of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s controversial single period of confinement policy. BRAGA (FB) The single period of...
(Unsplash) A neophyte congressman wants future meetings of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) Benefits Committee (BenCom) to be livestreamed for the sake of public access. For this purpose, AGRI Party-list Rep....
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (PPAB) Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo is urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to assign personnel to Philippine embassies abroad in order to provide for the healthcare needs of overseas...