CLINICAL MATTERS Almost every December, I am the adult infectious diseases supervising consultant assigned to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at the Philippine General Hospital. I personally prefer doing charity MICU instead of the ward service because it means that I can concentrate on...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Sunday, December 15 he will call for an oversight committee hearing on the status of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law and check if it has achieved its goal of providing all Filipinos access to affordable and quality health care. Ejercito,...
Although the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) was "taught a lesson" with its zero-subsidy budget, Senator Pia Cayetano expressed her belief that that the action still violated the law. (Photo from the Office of Senator Pia Cayetano) "So siguro naturuan nga ng leksyon (So perhaps we...
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...
The PhilHealth Benefits Development Planning Protocol has been awarded with the “Continuous Improvement Recognition” during the recently concluded 41st ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) meetings. The Benefits Development Planning Protocol was acknowledged for its significant...
The SM Foundation, in partnership with the Quezon City Schools Division Office, inaugurated the Schools Division Office (SDO) Wellness Center for Teachers & Employees, a facility designed to promote the health and well-being of teachers and staff in the city. The foundation...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, December 12 stood pat on the decision of the bicameral conference committee to provide zero subsidy budget for Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) saying it should be a “wake-up call” for the state health insurer that has...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will get zero subsidy in the P6.352-trillion 2025 national budget. This was according to Senate Finance Committee Chair Senator Grace Poe, citing that they still have their P600 billion reserve fund. "Nakita natin PhilHealth, yung subsidiya na...
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....
The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomed the law expanding mental health programs in schools and creating school counselor positions on Monday, Dec. 9. (DepEd / Manila Bulletin) “This is a vital step forward in ensuring our learners are not only academically equipped but also mentally...
FACING A SILENT EPIDEMIC Students from the San Jose National High School participated in a World AIDS Day program headed by the City Health Office and the Local AIDS Council of Puerto Princesa City The City Health Office, in collaboration with the Local AIDS Council of Puerto Princesa City,...
