Doc Willie Ong Shares Thoughts on PhilHealth’s Over 500 Billion Reserve Funds DOC WILLIE ONG – The doctor-vlogger shared his thoughts on PhilHealth’s substantial reserve funds, which have reached 500 billion pesos. He emphasized that the people’s primary request is for PhilHealth to use these funds to benefit its members, particularly those in need, rather … Read more
Amid Zero Subsidy for 2025, PhilHealth Reassures Commitment to Serve Members PHILHEALTH – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. assured its members that it will continue to pay and even improve the benefits for its members. The lawmakers have decided to deny the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. of a subsidy in 2025. Senate President Chiz Escudero … Read more
Risa Hontiveros Reacts to PhilHealth’s Zero State Subsidy RISA HONTIVEROS – The senator explained why she voted “No” to the final version of the 2025 national budget, expressing deep concern over significant budget cuts to critical sectors like healthcare and education. While she supported the Senate’s original proposal, she couldn’t endorse the revised version due … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on Decision of Lawmakers To Give Deny PhilHealth of Subsidy BONGBONG MARCOS – The Philippine President broke his silence on the issue regarding the zero subsidy of PhilHealth in 2025. The lawmakers’ decision not to give subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation sparked several reports and elicited different reactions. To … Read more
Doc Willie Ong Urges Free Chemotherapy for Cancer Patients DOC WILLIE ONG – The doctor and social media personality is calling for free chemotherapy for all cancer patients, proposing that PhilHealth should cover at least 1 million pesos per patient, especially since the organization has 600 billion pesos in reserve funds. He pointed out that … Read more
PhilHealth Issues Official Statement on Claims by Dr. Tony Leachon PHILHEALTH – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation has addressed recent claims made by Dr. Tony Leachon regarding an alleged overspending for its Christmas party. In its statement, PhilHealth explained that the accusations were based on incorrect information. The organization emphasized that it has been following … Read more
Senate Pres. Chiz Escudero Speaks on Subsidy for PhilHealth in 2025 CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senate President spoke on the decision of the lawmakers to grant a zero subsidy to PhilHealth in 2025. Every year, the lawmakers scrutinize the budget of the different government agencies and offices in the Philippines for the next year. Recently, … Read more
Sen. Grace Poe Speaks on PhilHealth Subsidy, Reserve Funds PHILHEALTH – Senator Grace Poe announced that under the 2025 national budget, the state-run health insurance entity will get zero subsidy. One of the biggest state entities in the Philippines is the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or popularly known as PhilHealth. Millions of Filipinos are members … Read more
PhilHealth is a ‘Failure,’ Says JV Ejercito PHILHEALTH – Senator JV Ejercito criticized the government-run health insurance provider, calling it a “failure” in its implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, as many Filipinos remain burdened by hospital bills. Ejercito, the principal author of the UHC Law, emphasized that PhilHealth’s main mandate is to … Read more
Fresh Graduate Stunned to Find Out She Owes ₱22,000 to PhilHealth ANDREA BORCELIS – The fresh graduate was shocked to discover that she owed PhilHealth ₱22,000, despite only signing up for membership in June. PhilHealth, or the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, is a government-run health insurance provider in the Philippines. Its primary purpose is to … Read more