Tag: Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
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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…
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PhilHealth Board Rejects P37.5 Million in Anniversary Collaterals
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors has firmly rejected a proposal to spend PHP37.5 million on promotional items for the organization’s 30th anniversary celebration. The decision was made public by the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, highlighting the Board’s commitment to prioritizing member benefits over lavish expenditures. The proposed budget for…
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Senator Ejercito Urges Formation of Joint Oversight Committee for Universal Health Care
Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito has once again pushed for the creation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, as outlined in Section 39 of the legislation. Speaking at a Senate Committee on Health and Demography public hearing, Ejercito emphasized the importance of assessing the UHC Act’s implementation…
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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…
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Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Boasts Robust Financial Health, No Need for Government Subsidy
MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is in a financially sound position, with ample reserves and a significant surplus, according to its President and CEO, Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. During a session with lawmakers, Ledesma emphasized that despite areas requiring attention, PhilHealth remains a robust entity capable of sustaining its operations without additional government…
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