Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Wednesday, October 30 reminded executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) that they are not operating as a private corporation that needs to yearly acquire huge savings and earn profit. As the state health insurance agency,...
Senators on Tuesday, October 29 lauded the Supreme Court for issuing a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the transfer of P89.9-billion funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the National Treasury. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate...
By DERCO ROSAL Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said that the Department of Finance (DOF) will abide by the Supreme Court’s (SC) temporary restraining order (TRO) that halts the utilization of Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) idle, unused, and excess funds. On Tuesday, Oct. 29,...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has called on the Supreme Court (SC) to immediately issue a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the remaining transfer...
(Unsplash) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) must expedite the implementation of the "long-delayed" health benefits for coconut farmers. Thus, said AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T....
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) have commenced efforts to finalize the coverage guidelines for optometric services and prescription eyeglasses, aiming for completion by the end of November this year. (Photo from...
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar filed two measures in the House of Representatives aimed at addressing the worsening mental health...
After two consecutive increases in its hemodialysis benefit package within a three-month period in 2024, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced that total financial assistance has now reached nearly one million pesos per patient annually. (PhilHealth) In a...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Facebook) Amending the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law should take precedence over any proposed leadership change at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Thus, said...
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...
