
PhilHealth launches new benefits for post-kidney transplant
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a major health challenge in the Philippines, affecting as many as one in every three Filipinos. Its treatment often…
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has emerged as a major health challenge in the Philippines, affecting as many as one in every three Filipinos. Its treatment often…
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is seeking a P733-million budget for fiscal year 2026, which is the same amount approved for the agency this year, Vice…
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is being pressed to sign into law the Congress-approved bill that seeks to reset this year’s Barangay and Sangguniang…
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Mayor Abby Binay has signed an ordinance that will provide an additional P1,000 in cash incentives to registered senior citizens in Makati, effective July.
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Abra thwarted Pangasinan, 75-68, to keep the second spot in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2026 Season at the Gov.…
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The Japanese are a very clean and disciplined people. They are also very health conscious, with their regular diet of fish, fruits and vegetables, while for…
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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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In a world where sunscreens are often thick, chalky and a chore to apply, choose ones that flips the script: Light-as-air textures, skin-caring ingredients and…
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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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‘I proposed to PM Anwar, which he agreed with, is that let us come to an agreement that since I am the Chair for next year, that we should look — do not limit…
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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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