CoA questions P226-million worth of expired DOH medicine, supplies
The Commission on Audit (CoA) flags the Department of Health (DOH) for P226.16 million worth of expired medicine and supplies due to poor planning and…
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PHAP pushes wider access to innovative medicines
The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines is calling for stronger healthcare financing, expanded PhilHealth coverage and closer…
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Mercado urged to hold DOH execs liable over expired medicines
Health reform advocate Anthony Leachon urges Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to hold officials accountable over the alleged wastage of P217 million worth of…
Robotics powered surgery shaping next era of medicine
Beyond individual systems, the real transformation lies in the convergence of AI, robotics and data. These technologies are enabling precision medicine, where…
2,277 medicine now VAT-free; 1.2M more workers eyed for tax exemption — BIR
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded the list of VAT-free medicines to 2,277, adding drugs for cancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, hypertension, high…
VAT-free medicines expanded, includes 7 major diseases
Under the latest BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 87-2026, VAT exemptions now cover 708 medicines for cancer, 537 for hypertension, 331 for diabetes, 300…
DoH distributing HIV medicines nationwide
The Department of Health will begin nationwide distribution of newly arrived HIV antiretroviral medicines next week, restoring regular supplies, ending…
DOH begins rollout of newly arrived HIV medicines
The Department of Health has begun rolling out newly arrived HIV antiretroviral medicines, with 455,188 bottles of the first-line Lamivudine + Tenofovir +…
DSWD expands beneficiaries access to medicine with Mercury Drug partnership
The DSWD has renewed its partnership with Mercury Drug, allowing AICS beneficiaries to use guarantee letters in 262 branches starting June 22 for easier access…
German president backs speedy EU-Philippines free trade deal
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has backed a speedy conclusion of the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement, highlighting its potential to boost trade,…
Philippines, Paraguay seal visa-free travel deal
Discover how the Philippines and Paraguay sealed a landmark visa-free travel deal for ordinary passport holders, boosting tourism, business, and…
Philippines eyes Q3 signing of EU free trade deal
The Philippines targets a Q3 2026 signing of its landmark EU free trade agreement, seen as its most important economic deal of the year, aiming to boost…
Canada’s visa-free entry list includes the Philippines
Filipinos can travel to Canada visa-free starting 2026 by paying only $7 CAD via the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The move allows easier access for…
