PhilHealth Contribution Hike Doubles Burden of Low-Income Filipinos amid Socioeconomic Challenges in PH

PhilHealth Contribution Hike

Move for PhilHealth Contribution Hike Brings Premiums at 5% Monthly Rate The increase in the PhilHealth contribution is in a bad timing considering the socioeconomic challenges in the Philippines now. One of the state entities with millions of members in the country is the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or more popularly called PhilHealth. Undeniably, on … Read more

If Not SRP, Philippines Surely Needs A More Effective Step vs. Rice Inflation Surge

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DA Not Considering SRP Implementation in PH Amidst Increase in Rice Inflation If implementing the SRP will only jeopardize the situation, then the Philippines needs a more effective move to fight rice inflation surge. Undeniably, contrary to what countless Filipinos hope for, the costs of rice in the Philippines continues to increase. The reality now … Read more

CHED Stops SHS Programs in SUCs, LUCs: Prioritize Students’ Welfare

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CHED mandates the removal of SHS programs from SUCs and LUCs The welfare of the students must be prioritized by the education department after the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) stopped the senior high school programs in state universities and colleges (SUCs), and in local universities and colleges (LUCs). The K-12 program in the Philippines … Read more

New Year Celebration Is ‘Generally Peaceful’: Filipinos Are Smarter Now

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Less untoward incidents happened during the New Year celebration The Philippine National Police (PNP) said that generally speaking, the New Year celebration just to welcome 2024 is “peaceful” and this simply means Filipinos are learning from the bad incidents that happened in the past. Filipinos are big celebrators of holidays and festivity. It has been … Read more

Now Is Another Chance To Instill “Real Meaning of Christmas” To Kids — Not About Gifts But Jesus’ Birth

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Christmas Is Not All About Receiving Gifts This Christmas season is another chance for parents and guardians to instill the real meaning of Christmas to the young ones. The Philippines has one of the longest celebrations of Christmas. In fact, the preparations start as early as September and many Filipinos are excited about the left … Read more