President Marcos has encouraged Filipinos to make use of the eGov Super app in order to easily gain access to various healthcare services, including consultation. "[I]-download niyo na po yung eGov Super App dahil pagna-download po ninyo, lahat po ito – halos lahat kasi kailangan magpatingin sa...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s subsidiary mWell has decided not to remain just a digital platform and has officially launched its first Primary Care Facility (PCF) in Main Square Mall, Bacoor City. “While a fully integrated digital platform, mWell built the PCF to showcase its Digital...
TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 7883 or the Barangay Health Workers’ Benefits and Incentives Act 1995. Ongchuan said House Bill No. 1785 aims to require all local government units to provide mandatory sponsorship of...
After receiving zero subsidies this year, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhillHealth) will be getting ₱53.3 billion in government support next year, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto told...
The government-ordered revamp of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), which aims to address inefficiencies and operational challenges within the state health insurer, will last up to three years before services see substantial improvements. Last month, the Governance Commission for...
President Marcos bared his plan to eventually remove the out-of-pocket expenses of patients, who are Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, if the country 's economy improves further. Citing other country 's healthcare systems, the President said it is his aspiration to expand...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has filed a bill proposing a ₱74.4-billion additional budget for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to strengthen its programs and uphold its mandate of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. Ejercito, principal sponsor of the UHC law, emphasized...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, June 25, expressed full support for the Governance Commission for GOCCs’ (GCG) approval of the long-anticipated reorganization of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). In a statement, DOH Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa said the move...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Sunday, June 15 expressed strong support for calls to uphold the mandatory allocation of sin tax revenues to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) following the agency’s zero budget in the 2025 national appropriations. Cayetano joined the call after a petition...
Senators on Tuesday, June 3, called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to increase its coverage for anti-rabies vaccinations in light of rabies cases, as reported by the Department of Health (DOH). During a Senate Committee on Health and Demography hearing, Senator Raffy...
A vibrant 300-meter mural titled “Payong ng Kapanatagan” now adorns the southbound lane of EDSA. It was unveiled by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Boysen Philippines. The mural commemorates...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who emerged as the top candidate in the 2025 senatorial race based on partial and unofficial results, said he is thankful for the result of the May 2025 midterm elections. Go thanked his supporters and former president Rodrigo Duterte, whom he credited for his...
