Between Oath and Overdraft: The true cost of short-term healthcare decisions
Despite promises of universal coverage, Filipinos still pay nearly half their healthcare expenses out-of-pocket — among Asia’s highest rates.
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Despite promises of universal coverage, Filipinos still pay nearly half their healthcare expenses out-of-pocket — among Asia’s highest rates.
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Millions of Filipinos now have improved access to physical medicine, rehabilitation services, and assistive mobility devices through new benefit packages…
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This drastic reduction threatens the full rollout of the Universal Health Care Law, which promises accessible, affordable and quality healthcare for all…
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Sen. Loren Legarda on Tuesday welcomed the Senate’s approval of a bill declaring 5 August a special non-working holiday in Anini-y, Antique, in commemoration…
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Senator Loren Legarda has reiterated her urgent plea to tackle hunger in the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of empathy, sustainability, and the…
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Hospitalization costs in private healthcare facilities are expected to increase by 5 to 15 percent, the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc.…
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‘I hope the President approves the bill. I am one of the authors of this reduction in premium contributions. Their funds are excessive. It’s now in Congress…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go is calling for the swift passage of Senate Bill No. 2620, which seeks to reduce PhilHealth premium contributions from 5 percent…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Wednesday reaffirmed support for patients undergoing renal treatment at the National Kidney and…
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Based on government data, the cumulative budget balance stood at a deficit of P411.5 billion for the first four months, due to a 13.57-percent increase in…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has filed a bill seeking to provide every Filipino with a simple and cost-efficient PhilHealth identification card to promote…
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“Thailand moved like a bus traveling 40 kilometers at a steady speed. The Philippines is moving at 20 kilometers per hour but stops every few kilometers to…
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Senator Imee Marcos on Friday expressed disapproval of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to 'involve' himself in the Congress’ budget deliberations,…
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Senator pushes for grassroots leadership and data-driven solutions to fight climate threats in AIM address
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed calls for the full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, condemning the Philippine Health Insurance…
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The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday revealed that a Quezon City court has convicted a 32-year-old woman and sentenced her to up to 20 years in prison for…
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Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday commended the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the peaceful and efficient conduct of the 2025 national and local…
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Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday thanked voters in the first district of Batangas for electing her son, Leandro Legarda Leviste, as their next congressman.
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