PhilHealth needs fixing, DoH chief Herbosa admits
Herbosa pointed to a widespread misunderstanding of the fundamental difference between a pension fund and health insurance, which he said had led to…
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Herbosa pointed to a widespread misunderstanding of the fundamental difference between a pension fund and health insurance, which he said had led to…
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Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. (MICTSI), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has secured a 25-year…
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Health Secretary and Chairperson of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Teodoro Herbosa reiterated Friday that the agency “is not a pension.”
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, 18 December urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to conduct a comprehensive education and…
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Despite budget allocation problems, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that services provided by the state health insurer PhilHealth will remain unaffected.
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In a Senate hearing presided over by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health last Wednesday, pressing concerns surrounding…
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Tropical depression “Querubin” weakened into a remnant low last Wednesday afternoon, however, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has postponed signing the General Appropriations Bill (GAB), the 2025 national budget proposal, on Wednesday to allow additional…
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Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, along with members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) board, on Monday approved a P284-billion corporate…
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A health reform, Dr. Tony Leachon, appealed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Monday, urging him to reconsider the zero subsidy for the Philippine Health…
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The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Monday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) still has sufficient funds to cover its members’…
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Despite the clamor of concerned stakeholders, lawmakers and health advocates, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. justified the zero-budget allocation for the…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday issued a stern warning to operators and drivers of Transport Network Vehicle…
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Utility giant Maynilad Water Services Inc. is targeting the timely completion of its water infrastructure projects in Rizal province to align with the…
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A lawmaker defended the funds allocated to the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) amid the assertions the cash assistance may be “very useful” come…
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In the runup to the Christmas holidays, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. balanced celebration and protecting the integrity of the nation, taking the position of…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Saturday has issued an official statement denying the allegations made by Dr. Tony Leachon on…
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The senator stressed that despite PhilHealth’s reserve fund, government backing is crucial to expanding its services and ensuring that healthcare benefits…
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