Photo from Pixabay As Filipinos celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, festive feasts, and joyful reunions, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 23 reminded everyone to be mindful of their health. During the “Ligtas Christmas” hospital preparedness and response...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa announced on Monday, Dec. 23 that senior citizens will no longer need to present a purchase booklet to receive a 20 percent discount on medicines under Republic Act No. 9994, or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The decision was...
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 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...
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)...
AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee (Rep. Lee's Facebook page) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee is up in arms over the removal of government subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the P6.352-trillion 2025...
The Department of Health (DOH), as the supervising agency of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), on Friday, Dec. 13 assured that the health benefits of the national health insurance agency will continue “with or without” subsidy from the forthcoming General Appropriations...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Wednesday, December 11 questioned the memorandum of agreement (MOA) among the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Tingog Party-list supposedly for the Rural Financing Health Development Program. ...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Dec. 11, reported a "decline" in cases of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) nationwide and urged the public to continue practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of illnesses. (KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE) In a statement, the DOH said a...
Following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) has outlined its response plan to address the immediate health risks posed by the disaster. In a memorandum to DOH Regional Directors Razel Nikka M. Hao (Negros Island), Adriano P....
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) chief during the previous Duterte administration is to blame for the unutilized expired vaccines that cost billions of pesos. Thus, said...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, that it is seeking approval for the first-ever outpatient benefit package, which would cover the assessment of children for refractive errors, including the provision of prescription glasses if necessary. Unsplash In a statement, the DOH...