Tag: Universal Health Care
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Philippine House Passes Bill to Enhance Universal Health Care
In a significant move to bolster the nation’s healthcare framework, the Philippine House of Representatives has passed a bill on its third reading with a strong majority. The legislation, known as House Bill 11357, aims to refine the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, garnering 191 votes in favor, with only three against and no abstentions.…
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DOH Endorses Changes to PhilHealth Premiums and Budget Calculations
The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its support for the proposed modifications to the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, following the approval of House Bill (HB) 11357 on its second reading by the House of Representatives. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa praised the amendment proposed by Marikina City 2nd District Rep. Stella Luz Quimbo, which…
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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,…
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Senator Legarda Calls on PhilHealth to Leverage Surplus for Enhanced Healthcare Services
Senator Loren Legarda has called upon the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to make use of its substantial surplus to broaden its health benefit packages and address deficiencies in public healthcare access. This appeal was made during a Senate hearing on December 18, following the decision to cut a P74-billion government subsidy for PhilHealth in…
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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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