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PhilHealth members’ contribution rises to 5% in 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) members will see a premium contribution hike from four to five percent this year. The increase is in line with the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, according to PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma, Jr. “Kailangan natin ng pondo para matugunan ang ating mga nasimulang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

‘More teachers, non-teaching personnel needed’

More teachers and non-teaching personnel need to be hired to effectively implement the Department of Education new policy that removes public school teachers’ administrative tasks, according to the Teachers’ Dignity Coalition......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Group seeks suspension of PhilHealth premium hike

With the financial difficulties that workers continue to face, the labor group Federation of Free Workers is seeking suspension of the increase in premiums for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or PhilHealth this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DepEd to push for additional benefits for teachers

he Department of Education will push for “additional benefits” for teachers before Congress, amid a pending bill filed by the Makabayan bloc seeking to increase teachers’ monthly salary to P50,000......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

[OPINION] Moving beyond blaming teachers: The call for regulatory deregulation

'Is the Department of Education, instead of receiving well-prepared teachers, consistently faced with the challenge of re-training a continuous influx of ill-prepared teachers to meet basic requirements?'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

ACT to PRC: Extend renewal of teachers’ license

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers is seeking a dialogue with the Professional Regulation Commission to extend the deadline for accepting Continuing Professional Development as many teachers would be unable to renew their professional IDs within the current timeframe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Bill seeks P50,000 entry-level pay for public school teachers

The three-member militant Makabayan bloc filed yesterday a bill in the House of Representatives that will nearly double the entry-level salary of public school teachers nationwide, to the tune of P50,000 monthly......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

PhilHealth may handog na libreng mammogram, breast ultrasound tests

GOOD news ngayong ipinagdiriwang ang Women’s Month! Ayon sa Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), magkakaroon ng libreng mammogram at breast ultrasound tests ang mga babaeng miyembro simula sa Hulyo. Kada taon pwedeng i-avail ang nasabing serbisyo sa ilalim ng breast cancer prevention and detection package. Ang magandang balita ay kinumpirma mismo ng chief executive officer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

PhilHealth premium hike still under review — Palace

Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to greenlight any increase in PhilHealth’s premium rates to ensure the fairness of any additional cost for its members......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Solon wants to pause PhilHealth contributions for minimum wage earners

A lawmaker is seeking a temporary suspension of the PhilHealth premium contributions for minimum wage earners to utilize the unspent funds of the state insurer to subsidize the premiums of low-income individuals......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

PhilHealth members get SM shopping discount

A shopping discount awaits members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. at all SM branches nationwide as part of PhilHealth’s 29th anniversary tomorrow......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

PhilHealth conducts healthcare summit

PhilHealth conducts healthcare summit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

DOH supak sa umento sa Philhealth premium

DOH supak sa umento sa Philhealth premium.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Premium sa Philhealth misaka sa Enero 1

Premium sa Philhealth misaka sa Enero 1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Hindi namin magagamit : OFWs demand 5% PhilHealth premium hike scrapped

The biggest organization of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and migrant Filipinos slammed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration for increasing members’ premium contribution to PhilHealth from 4% to 5% this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

DepEd: Iloilo teachers deaths not heatstroke-related

The Department of Education has refuted a report claiming two teachers died from heatstroke while conducting classes in Iloilo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Public school teachers, employees may wear alternative uniforms — DepEd

MANILA, Philippines — Amid high temperatures across the country, public school teachers are allowed to wear collared Department of Education (DepEd) polo shirts.  This is according to DepEd on Monday.  “Dulot ng mainit na panahon sa buong bansa, pinahihintulutan ang lahat ng DepEd teaching at non-teaching personnel [na magsuot ng alternate uniform],” DepEd said in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

DepEd urged: Revert to old school calendar ASAP

The Department of Education must speed up the return to the old academic calendar amid widespread suspension of onsite classes due to extreme heat, teachers group Teachers’ Dignity Coalition reiterated yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024