Robbed twice over
The SC’s language on the ruling was blunt: the sweep undermined the very nature of PhilHealth funds as pooled resources for social health insurance and…
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Universal Health Care Act
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25 years of healthcare in the Philippines
Ultimately, our healthcare journey highlights that genuine progress depends fundamentally on our human connection, collective responsibility and compassion.
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Pork defenders
After the PhilHealth subsidy was lopped off, it was Senate President Chiz Escudero and Senate finance committee chairperson Grace Poe who aggressively defended…
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Stronger together: PhilHealth, MMDA seal fresh deal on health outreach
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reaffirmed their long-standing commitment to…
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What does society owe those who save lives?
This cruel paradox isn’t rare; it reflects a deeply rooted problem in our healthcare system.
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Marcos senatorial bets bat for robust healthcare for LGUs
Marcos administration-backed senatorial candidates call for increased national support for LGU-run super health centers, citing financial and staffing…
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Amid bureaucratic shadows
Her tone was not merely accusatory, it was laden with the weight of responsibility that every public servant should feel.
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Why PhilHealth can’t bring out-of-pocket costs to below 20 percent— and how to fix it
PhilHealth’s limited coverage of medicines continues to pose significant burdens on families.
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SC asked to declare GAA unconstitutional
‘The motives behind this petition are suspect, to say the least. This is not just about budgetary provisions — it is about political leverage’
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Idle laws’ curse
Another still unrealized law that seeks to improve the welfare of the poor is the Universal Health Care Act which would provide free medical care to the poor.
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