May 23, 2025

Tag: Healthcare

  • President Marcos Jr. Endorses Digital Transformation of PhilHealth

    In a recent press conference held at Malacañan Palace, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. voiced his support for the digitalization efforts proposed by the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Edwin Mercado. During Mercado’s oath-taking ceremony, Marcos sought his expertise on the necessary steps to improve PhilHealth’s operations, leading…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • New PhilHealth CEO Urged to Focus on Public Welfare, Not Profits

    In a recent address, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito has called upon the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Dr. Erwin M. Mercado, to prioritize the welfare of the public and the effective execution of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should not…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • New PhilHealth Leader Urged to Focus on Public Welfare, Not Profits

    Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito has called upon Dr. Erwin M. Mercado, the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), to prioritize the welfare of the public and the effective execution of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should not operate as a profit-oriented…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • New PhilHealth Leader Urged to Focus on Public Service, Not Profits

    In a recent statement, Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor Ejercito advised the newly appointed president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Dr. Erwin M. Mercado, to prioritize the welfare of the public and the effective execution of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. Ejercito emphasized that PhilHealth should not operate as…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • New Magna Carta Bill Enhances Training and Benefits for Barangay Health Workers

    Senator Loren Legarda announced on Tuesday that the passage of Senate Bill No. 2838, known as the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), will significantly improve the training and benefits available to these community health workers across the nation. The bill, which received final approval from the Senate on Monday, marks a pivotal moment…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • President Marcos Appoints Dr. Edwin Mercado as New PhilHealth CEO

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new president and CEO of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). The swearing-in ceremony took place in Malacañang on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Dr. Mercado, an orthopedic surgeon trained in the United States, brings 35 years of hospital management experience to his new…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Philippine Senate Passes 39 Crucial Bills on Infrastructure, Health, and More

    In a productive session, the Philippine Senate greenlit 39 significant bills, touching on a wide array of sectors including infrastructure, health, education, judicial reforms, and public services. The session, held in Manila, saw unanimous approval for Senate Bill No. 2647, aimed at bolstering the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) through amendments to the 1992…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • DENR Plans to Boost Benefits and Training for Esteros and River Guardians

    The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to enhance the welfare and skills of estero rangers and river warriors, acknowledging their vital role in safeguarding the nation’s waterways and combating climate change. At a recent ceremony in Pasay City, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga honored outstanding estero rangers and river warriors, highlighting…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Enhanced Healthcare Facilities Launched in Eight BARMM Municipalities

    In a significant boost to healthcare in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Ministry of Health (MOH-BARMM) has recently opened new rural health units (RHUs) and barangay health stations (BHS) across eight towns. These developments are part of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) initiative, which includes 63 villages spread across six municipalities…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista

  • Guimaras Embarks on Building Advanced Outpatient Facility

    The provincial government of Guimaras has initiated the construction of a PHP167 million, four-story outpatient care center at the Dr. Catalino Gallego Nava Provincial Hospital (DCGNPH). The project was officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony on January 23, 2025, aimed at bolstering medical services and enhancing patient care efficiency across the province. The new center,…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos