CEBU CITY – Labor groups here have opposed the proposed zero subsidy for PhilHealth. LABOR groups oppose the proposed zero subsidy for PhilHealth during rally in front of the State health insurer’s office in Cebu City on Thursday, Dec. 26. (MyTVCebu) About 150 members of Partido Manggagawa and...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (Rep. Acidre's Office) Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre said the long-standing inefficiencies in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) are not a new concern, but rather an enduring issue...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has warned the public to be wary of the disinformation supposedly being spread by a “fear-peddling” doctor, noting its threat to public health....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 20, clarified that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is a health insurance provider and not a pension program. DOH Secretary and PhilHealth Chairman of the Board Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN / file...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should use its surplus funs to expand benefit packages and resolve gaps in public healthcare access, Sen. Loren Legarda said. Legarda made the call even as she expressed belief the state health insurer can do this despite the removal of the...
Despite the proposed zero subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in the 2025 national budget, President Marcos assured on Thursday, Dec. 19, that the state insurer will continue expanding its services and provide excellent benefits for all. President Ferdinand...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) Speaker Martin Romualdez announced on Wednesday night, Dec. 18, that the House of Representatives will be pushing for a one-year suspension of the monthly premium contributions among members of the...
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Wednesday, Dec. 18, that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board has decided to cancel nearly P38 million worth of collaterals for the celebration of its 30th anniversary. (PhilHealth) “The PhilHealth Board of Directors reviews...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has vowed to the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability that it would reduce members’ contribution...
Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (PPAB) Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong insisted that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has more than enough reserve funds to cover the health needs of Filipinos....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Dec. 17, announced that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors has approved a P284-billion budget for 2025 and increased benefits, including case rates, by as much as 50 percent. (PhilHealth / Manila Bulletin)...
President Marcos has yet to identify items in the final version of the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 approved by the Bicameral Conference Committee that he could veto. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) “We're not yet there, we're not...
