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Alexis Romero – The Philippine Star January 15, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday directed the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the continuous delivery of services by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) even if the state-run insurer did not receive a subsidy in this year’s national budget. “Make sure that […]
PhilHealth, the government’s health insurance corporation, is at the center of a heated debate following the removal of its ₱74-billion subsidy from the 2025 national budget. This decision, made amidst rising health costs and economic challenges, has sparked concern among lawmakers, health advocates, and the general public about the future of healthcare services in the […]
Kristine Daguno-Bersamina – Philstar.com December 14, 2024 | 5:23pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) denied claims that it allocated nearly P138 million for a Christmas party, clarifying that the amount is a proposed budget for its 30th anniversary celebration in 2025. “It’s fake news,” said PhilHealth Senior Vice President Dr. Israel Francis Pargas […]