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Free PhilHealth coverage OK’d for solo parents
Single parents will now be entitled to free coverage of the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. as provided under the law expanding the economic benefits for single fathers and mothers, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed yesterday......»»
Speaker wants bigger PhilHealth share in private hospitalization
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should bear more of the costs of hospitalization, including the medical bills and doctors’ fees incurred by patients admitted in private hospitals, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday......»»
Full PhilHealth coverage for cancer treatment, major surgeries pushed
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should have full coverage of cancer treatments, heart bypass and other major operations, a party-list lawmaker said yesterday......»»
Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»
PhilHealth’s expanded outpatient drug list out
The state health insurer has released a list of 32 commonly prescribed outpatient medicines that have been added to the Konsulta program......»»
UP to Marcos to suspend PhilHealth premium hike– DOH
The decision to implement or suspend the scheduled increase in the members’ contributions in the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is up to President Marcos, according to the Department of Health......»»
Marcos Jr. studying suspension of hike in PhilHealth rates premium hike
President Marcos is studying a proposal to suspend the implementation of the five percent increase in premium rates of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.this year, Malacañang said yesterday......»»
Pag-IBIG to increase member contributions in February 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund or the Pag-IBIG Fund said that it will raise its member contributions in February 2024. In a phone interview on Tuesday, it said that monthly contributions from employees and employers will be increased to P200, from the minimum P100. ALSO READ: PhilHealth members’ contribution rises to 5%.....»»
Another data leak hits PhilHealth
Bugs or coding errors, not cyber hackers, caused glitches that hit the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. website over the weekend, Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary for cybersecurity, connectivity and upskilling Jeffrey Ian Dy said yesterday......»»
Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»
China sees red, issues warning as Philippine activists sail towards disputed reef
Manila [Philippines], May 16 (ANI): Philippine activists have embarked on a voyage towards a disputed reef in the South China Sea, prompting China to issue warnings against Manila for permitting the civilian mission in the West Philippine Sea, a term Manila uses for waters in the South China Sea that fall within its 200-nautical mile EEZ, Voice of America reported. A makeshift fleet comprising hundreds of fishing boats de.....»»
Cerberus, HD Hyundai to kickstart Subic operations in 12-18 months
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai is expected to start manufacturing operations in Subic Bay within the next 12 to 18 months, with an initial focus on offshore wind platforms......»»
Cease-and-desist order vs 9 Mt. Apo encroachers
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management Office (DENR-Pamo) has issued a cease-and-desist order against nine encroachers within the Strict Protection Zone (SPZ) at Mount Apo Natural Park......»»
Progress in Philippines Media Murder Cases Just a Start - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Activists call for justice and protection of media workers during a rally following the killing of radio journalist Percy Lapid, Quezon City, Philippines, October 4, 2022. 2022 Eloisa Lopez-Reuters Advocates of media freedom in the Philippines got some good news within days of World Press Freedom Day on May 3. On April 29, policearrested a third suspect in theon-air shooting of radio broadcaster Juan.....»»
Filipina aces stay in hunt in Arizona Golf Classic
Clariss Guce sizzled with a two-eagle feat, propelling her to a remarkable six-under 65 and moving within three strokes off American Dana Fall midway through the Carlisle Arizona Women’s Golf Classic in Scottsdale, Arizona......»»
Economy seen growing by 6.2 percent this year
Philippine economic expansion may pick up in the coming months, with growth seen averaging 6.2 percent this year, well within the government’s six to seven percent target, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
EcoWaste Coalition: Over 20 Stores Sell Mercury Cosmetics in Pasay City
9 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition denounced the rampant sale in Pasay City of imported skin-whitening products laden with mercury as if such act is within the bounds of law.The group revealed the unlawful act after identifying over 20 retail stores that sell one or more brands of cosmetics adulterated with mercury, a highly toxic chemic.....»»
Progress in Philippines Media Murder Cases Just a Start
Advocates of media freedom in the Philippines got some good news within days of World Press Freedom Day on May 3. On April 29, police arrested a third suspect in the on-air shooting of radio b.....»»
Inflation ticks up to 3.8% in April - The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines: Inflation slightly accelerated last month due to increases in key food items, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Tuesday. For three consecutive months, inflation picked up 3.8 percent in April from March's 3.7 percent but was lower than the 6.6 percent recorded in the same month last year. It is well within the estimate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the month at 3.5- to.....»»
More mines seen to open amid push for e-vehicles
The Philippines will likely see more mines opening up within as early as three years as the government expedites its push for electronic vehicles......»»