Tag: Healthcare
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Philippines Pioneers Drone Medicine Delivery in Southeast Asia
In a groundbreaking move, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Philippines has initiated the first drone-assisted medicine delivery in Southeast Asia. The launch took place in Barangay Niogan, Pililla, Rizal, in collaboration with mWell and Philippine Flying Labs on January 31. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy announced that this initiative is…
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Philippine Business Leader Optimistic About High-Level Investments and Partnerships
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, the influential chairman of Ayala Corporation, expressed a strong belief in the Philippines’ potential for growth and readiness for significant investments and partnerships. Speaking at a recent board meeting of the US-Philippines Society (USPS) in Makati City, Zobel de Ayala, often referred to as JAZA, encouraged businesses to tap into…
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PhilHealth-Caraga Disburses P2.8 Billion for Claims in 2024, Assures Financial Stability
In a significant financial update, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation in Caraga (PhilHealth-13) announced that it has successfully disbursed over PHP2.8 billion to cover 304,044 claims throughout 2024. This announcement was made by PhilHealth-13 Regional Vice President Michael Jibson Hernandez, who emphasized the agency’s robust financial health despite the absence of a subsidy in the…
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Valentine’s Day Health Caravan Brings Free Services to Bacolod City Residents
On Valentine’s Day, the ‘Lab for All’ health caravan made a significant impact in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, serving 232 residents with a range of free healthcare services. The initiative, part of the Bagong Pilipinas mobile clinic program, offered essential medical consultations, medications, and various laboratory tests, including X-rays, ultrasounds, and electrocardiograms, as well as…
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Manila’s New Pharmacy Warehouse Project Breaks Ground
In a significant move to enhance healthcare services, Manila’s city government has initiated the construction of a new pharmacy warehouse in the Pandacan district. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on February 12, 2025, was led by Mayor Honey Lacuna, alongside 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr., and Manila Health Department chief Arnold Pangan. This project, a…
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New PhilHealth Leader Promises to Slash Patient Medical Expenses
In a significant leadership change at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado has committed to reducing patients’ out-of-pocket medical expenses to 25 percent, a notable decrease from the current range of 45 to 47 percent. During a turnover ceremony held on February 10, 2025, at the…
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New PhilHealth CEO Promises to Slash Patient Out-of-Pocket Expenses
In a significant leadership change at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), newly appointed President and CEO Edwin Mercado has committed to reducing patients’ out-of-pocket medical expenses to 25 percent, a notable decrease from the current range of 45 to 47 percent. This pledge was made public in a statement released on Wednesday, where Mercado…
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PhilHealth-Bicol Promises Robust Health Benefits with PHP4.1 Billion Allocation for 2025
LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the Bicol region has reassured its members of ample financial resources to meet their healthcare needs in 2025. At a recent ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum held at the regional office in Legazpi City, Albay, PhilHealth-5 Vice President Alberto Manduriao announced a PHP4.1 billion budget…
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NEDA Highlights AI’s Role in Boosting Philippine Economy
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in propelling economic growth, increasing productivity, and sparking innovation across multiple sectors in the Philippines. A recent policy note from NEDA’s Office of the Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs, authored by Krystal Lyn Tan Uy, delves into how…
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