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Health groups to lawmakers: Increase PhilHealth budget, not MAIFIP funding
Funding for MAIFIP — described as ‘soft pork’ — could double in 2027, while PhilHealth may face a significant budget gap
https://justpaste.in/news/health-groups-ask-lawmakers-increase-philhealth-2027-budget/
#BudgetWatch #DepartmentofHealth #Healthcare #PhilHealth #Philippinenationalbudget
Health advocates demand solutions to years-long TB drug shortage
(1st UPDATE) Mass TB drug shortages have been reported since the last quarter of 2023 due to multiple failed and canceled biddings
https://justpaste.in/news/health-advocates-demand-solutions-years-long-tuberculosis-drug-shortage/
#DepartmentofHealth #diseasesandailments #PhilHealth #Philippinehealthcaresystem #WorldHealthOrganization
[OPINION] Stop asking where UHC will find the money. Build the economy that can pay for it.
How do we make the Philippine economy itself capable of paying for increasingly expensive healthcare?
https://justpaste.in/news/build-economy-that-will-fund-universal-health-care-philippines/
#PhilHealth #publichealth #UniversalHealthCarelaw #EditorsPick #ThoughtLeaders
Health groups to lawmakers: Increase PhilHealth budget, not MAIFIP funding
Health groups to lawmakers: Increase PhilHealth budget, not MAIFIP funding
Here’s PhilHealth timeline for expected benefit expansion until 2028
PhilHealth is seeking from lawmakers an additional P170 billion for 2027 to fully implement its benefit expansion, as well as cover projected insurance claims of indirect contributors
https://justpaste.in/news/timeline-expected-philhealth-coverage-expansion-2026-2028/
#BudgetWatch #DepartmentofHealth #PhilHealth #Philippinehealthcaresystem #UniversalHealthCarelaw
[OPINION] Philippines’ peculiar health policy: Waiting until kidneys fail
The issue is not a choice between prevention and dialysis. The central issue is why public financing becomes so much more generous after kidneys fail than before they do.
https://justpaste.in/news/kidney-failure-funding-prevention-better-than-treatment/
#Healthcare #PhilHealth #Philippinehealthcaresystem #publichealth #EditorsPick
Health advocates demand solutions to years-long TB drug shortage
[OPINION] Beyond the SONA, make healthcare a social commitment and economic strategy
Healthcare policy in the Philippines is framed primarily as an expenditure. We debate hospital budgets, insurance coverage, and annual appropriations. But it is also one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors.
https://justpaste.in/news/healthcare-social-commitment-economic-strategy-sona-2026/
#DepartmentofHealth #Healthcare #PhilHealth #Philippinehealthcaresystem #p…
Over 400 Las Piñas City Residents Avail of Free Medical Services in Barangay Daniel Fajardo
Recently in Las Piñas City, more than four hundred local residents availed of free varied medical services during the health and wellness caravan held in Barangay Daniel Fajardo, according to the social media announcement by the City Government. Mayor April Aguilar was present during the caravan.
To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the City Government’s announcement. Some parts in boldface…
More than 400 Las Piñero residents received free medical services at the Health and Wellness Caravan of the Las Piñas City Government held at Casimiro Townhomes Covered Court, in Barangay Daniel Fajardo.
More than 1,400 health and wellness services were provided to residents, including free medical and dental consultations, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, chest X-ray, ECG, nutrition counseling, NCD risk assessment, PhilHealth First Patient Encounter, Green Card assistance, and free medicines.
The caravan also brought free haircut and massage therapy.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, was there a health and wellness caravan held in your local community lately?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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PDIC lost P107B. Why is only P57B in the 2027 proposed budget — and not guaranteed?
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/pdic-why-2027-proposed-budget-not-guaranteed/
PDIC lost P107B. Why is only P57B in the 2027 proposed budget — and not guaranteed?
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/business/pdic-why-2027-proposed-budget-not-guaranteed/
Gov’t eyes P353-billion health sector budget for 2027, lower than in 2026
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-health-budget-2027/
Only 14 hospitals offer PhilHealth package for children with disabilities
Opening a bank account is now easier for National ID holders
Opening a bank account is now easier for National ID holders
[DECODED] When empathy becomes as scarce as clarity
[DECODED] When empathy becomes as scarce as clarity
[OPINION] Patients in the Philippines don’t have to face medical bankruptcy
[OPINION] Patients in the Philippines don’t have to face medical bankruptcy
Minority bloc hits Imee Marcos’ ‘propaganda’ video | The wRap
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/may-25-2026/
Recto, others face plunder complaint over PhilHealth fund transfer
[Rappler Investigates] When health is wealth in a poor country
[Rappler Investigates] When health is wealth in a poor country
How parents navigate the financial burdens of type 1 diabetes
Philippines grants visa-free entry to Chinese | The wRap
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-15-2026/
1Sambayan urges DOF, Treasury to return P107B to PDIC
1Sambayan urges DOF, Treasury to return P107B to PDIC
Recto insists ‘no criminal liability’ as group sues over PhilHealth funds
DOH rejects proposal to funnel MAIFIP fund into PhilHealth
DOH rejects proposal to funnel MAIFIP fund into PhilHealth
[Rappler’s Best] Closing the loop
‘A win for every Filipino’: Petitioners laud SC order to return PhilHealth funds
‘A win for every Filipino’: Petitioners laud SC order to return PhilHealth funds
Supreme Court orders return of P60-B to PhilHealth | The wRap
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/december-5-2025/
Rappler Recap: SC orders return of P60 billion to PhilHealth
Dela Rosa’s long Senate absence may merit ethics case | The wRap
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/december-2-2025/
Remitted PhilHealth, PDIC funds used for flood control projects — Carpio
FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not file charges vs Marcos over PhilHealth fund transfer
Women encouraged to get screened as breast cancer tests become more accessible
[In This Economy] How safe are your deposits and investments amid widespread corruption?
https://www.europesays.com/uk/346132/ P20-K free medicines available for PhilHealth members – ABS-CBN #ABSNews #ANC #ANCPromo #FreeMedicine #GAMOT #Health #Medication #Medicine #meds #Philhealth #UK #UnitedKingdom
Not doctors vs patients: Advocates urge focus on universal health care, funding – Philstar.com
Not doctors vs patients: Advocates urge focus on universal health care, funding Philstar.comMon Tulfo sticks to surgeon fee claims…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Healthcare #DepartmentofHealth #doctorsandprofessionalfee #Health #nobalancebilling #philhealth #ramontulfo #tonyleachon
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/76518/
Sakto #CyberSecurity month pala according sa #DICT. May nakita akong pubmapts na may mga events sila sa October at November. Sakto. Sakto sa pag-drop nung data from #PhilHealth hahahahaha 🙃
Former executives of #PhilHealth, the #Philippine state health insurer, asked to return ₱83 Million in benefits which includes Educational Assistance and birthday gifts.
Embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president Ricardo Morales resigned two years ago as legislators probed alleged fraudulent schemes that cost billions in funds.
This year, they announced an increase in contributions starting next year.
It's a sad period for low income workers.