Tag: government subsidies

  • Alyansa Candidates Advocate for Rice Tariff Law Reassessment

    MANILA – The senatorial hopefuls from Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas are calling for a reevaluation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). During a press event in Pasay City, former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo voiced their concerns about the RTL, advocating for the National Food Authority (NFA) to be reinstated…

  • Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Boasts Robust Financial Health, No Need for Government Subsidies

    The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is in a financially sound position, according to its President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., who shared this during a recent session with lawmakers. Despite areas requiring attention, Ledesma emphasized that PhilHealth’s financial status is robust, supported by substantial reserves and a significant surplus. In the proposed 2025 national…