PhilHealth's many controversies: A timeline
The unprecedented decision by Congress to withdraw all national budget subsidies for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in 2025 — and to…
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The unprecedented decision by Congress to withdraw all national budget subsidies for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in 2025 — and to…
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health…
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Government think tank, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), has launched the Health Economics and Finance Program (HEFP) in a bid to…
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The Department of Health (DoH) assured the public on Monday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has a sufficient surplus of funds to cover…
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The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday assured the public that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has more than enough surplus funds to cover…
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Senator Loren Legarda has filed a groundbreaking bill to establish the PhilHealth Member Recognition Program (PMRP), a measure designed to recognize and reward…
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The benefits and privileges of persons with disabilities (PWDs) cannot be refused by establishments due to questions at the time the identification (ID) cards…
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Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to recognize and reward long-term PhilHealth contributors through the proposed PhilHealth Member Recognition…
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has successfully facilitated nearly P2 billion in monetary benefits to over 58,000 workers across the country in…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go pushed for improved healthcare access and reforms in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) during the PDP…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has significantly expanded its Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), effective 1 January…
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John Calma and his wife, Corina, have been working from home ever since 2019. While work-from-home (WFH) has its obvious benefits for commutes, it can lead to…
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A health reform advocate said Friday that the suspension of the collection of premium contributions by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) this…
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This year, let us altogether aim for better and improved health services within reach of every Filipino nationwide and make sure that no one will be left…
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It is grossly wrong that the state insurance agency handles only about a third of the entire bill. That’s not the law’s intent.
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On Saturday, 18 January 2024, vendors set up shop at Qmart Market in Quezon City to sell bananas (saba), a fruit rich in potassium and known for its health…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to expand its coverage and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for…
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