Tag: PhilHealth
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PhilHealth to Utilize Surplus for 2025 Operations and Enhancements
In a recent announcement, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) revealed plans to allocate its PHP150 billion surplus towards the improvement and expansion of its services in 2025. This decision was shared during a media briefing in Cagayan de Oro City, where officials from PhilHealth’s Northern Mindanao branch discussed the strategic use of the surplus…
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Benguet’s Mobile Caravan Serves Over 1,000 in La Trinidad
In a significant outreach effort, over 1,000 residents of La Trinidad, Benguet, benefited from a wide array of government services during the 13th installment of the HEALTHIER Benguet caravan held at the Wangal Sports Complex. Governor Melchor Diclas, who is also a medical surgeon, emphasized the initiative’s goal to decentralize government services, making them more…
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Benguet’s Mobile Caravan Brings Essential Services to Over 1,000 La Trinidad Residents
In a significant outreach effort, the HEALTHIER Benguet caravan, held at the Wangal Sports Complex in La Trinidad, Benguet, served over a thousand local residents on January 17, 2025. This initiative, marking the 13th leg of the series, aimed to deliver a range of government services directly to the community, showcasing a commitment to accessible…
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PhilHealth CEO Affirms Robust Financial Health Amid Fiscal Challenges
MANILA – Amidst financial hurdles, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reassured the public of its solid financial standing and unwavering dedication to universal health coverage. During a recent Senate Committee on Health and Demography session, PhilHealth’s President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., highlighted the organization’s strong financial position despite facing a zero subsidy…
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Marcos Urges Health Secretary Herbosa to Maintain Seamless PhilHealth Operations Amid Zero Subsidy
In a recent directive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to guarantee that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide uninterrupted services throughout 2025, despite the absence of government subsidies for the year. This directive was issued during a Cabinet meeting held in Malacañang on Tuesday, January 14,…
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Marcos Urges Health Secretary to Maintain Seamless PhilHealth Operations Amid Zero Subsidy
In a directive issued during a Cabinet meeting at Malacañang on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to ensure that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to provide uninterrupted services throughout the year, despite receiving no government subsidy for 2025. Herbosa, who also serves as the…
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PhilHealth Unveils Enhanced Health Benefits for 2025 Without Raising Premiums
On January 10, 2025, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) introduced a series of new and expanded health benefit packages for its members. PhilHealth’s President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., emphasized that these enhancements would not lead to an increase in premiums this year or in the future. The launch was broadcasted live, showcasing the…
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PhilHealth Unveils Enhanced Health Benefit Packages for 2025
On January 10, 2025, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) introduced a series of new and expanded health benefit packages for its members. PhilHealth’s President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr., emphasized that these enhancements would not lead to an increase in premiums this year or in the future. The launch was broadcasted live, showcasing the…
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PhilHealth Urges Ilonggos to Embrace KonSulTa Package for Better Health
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is calling on the residents of Iloilo to take their health seriously by enrolling in the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) package. This initiative, designed to promote early detection and management of diseases, was emphasized by Janimhe Jalbuna, the head of PhilHealth Western Visayas’ public affairs…
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Philippines Bolsters Healthcare Access in 2024 with New Initiatives
In a significant push to enhance healthcare accessibility across the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) has rolled out several key initiatives in 2024. The focus has been on strengthening primary and emergency care services, particularly in underserved regions, as part of the broader implementation of the Universal Healthcare Law, which had been delayed due…
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