22-Year-Old Fresh Graduate Discovered She Had P22,000 Debt w/ PhilHealth A 22-year-old fresh graduate was left confused after discovering a P22,000 debt with PhilHealth, despite only applying for membership this June. PhilHealth contributions are payments made by members to maintain their health insurance coverage under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. These contributions support the Universal … Read more
Chiz Escudero Highlights PhilHealth’s Idle Funds as Opportunity for Rate Cuts CHIZ ESCUDERO – Senator Chiz Escudero said PhiloHealth can lower contribution rates with idle funds. Senate President Francis Escudero has highlighted the substantial idle funds within PhilHealth, arguing that this financial surplus allows the agency to reduce its contribution rates. In a statement made … Read more
Government Aims to Include Mental Health in PhilHealth Coverage MENTAL HEALTH – The government is contemplating the inclusion of mental health services into the coverage provided by the state health insurer, Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). The government is contemplating the inclusion of mental health care in the services covered by the state health insurer, … Read more
PhilHealth Announces Free Breast Cancer Screenings Commencing in July PHILHEALTH – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will provide free breast cancer tests starting in July. Beginning in July, women will have access to free mammogram and breast ultrasound examinations annually through a breast cancer prevention and detection program facilitated by PhilHealth. According to Speaker … Read more
The DICT is investigating the Philhealth Hacking Issue Philhealth Ransomware Attack – Why do we always tend to find remedies rather than think of ways to prevent a bad thing from happening? It is quite shocking that a company, under the government’s umbrella, was infiltrated by a group of hackers trying to squeeze money out … Read more
After the Philhealth Cyber Attack, agencies recommended steps to prevent the same incident Philhealth Cyber Attack – Following the hackers’ effort to take over the site of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) recommended these steps to prevent the cyber attack. Last Friday, Philhealth’s site was hacked by … Read more
Update on PhilHealth Operation, Coverage Following the Contribution Hike PHILHEALTH – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation revealed the effect of the suspension of the contribution hike this 2023. Many Filipinos are members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. The premium rates or contribution to the said state-run health insurance agency changes from time to time … Read more
GRAB SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAM – The ride-hailing company launched a program for the welfare and benefit of the drivers. One ride-hailing company, Grab PH, has taken the initiative to boost the benefits for their drivers and delivery partners. It launched the Grab Social Protection Program.
Grab PH Launches Program for Protection & Extended Assistance for Drivers GRAB PH – Grab Philippines registered around 1,000 of its drivers to the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, and PhilHealth. In the Philippines, most of the people who are employed in the private sector are members of the Social Security System. More commonly … Read more
Rita Avila Lashes Individuals Using Face Shields Inappropraitely Veteran actress Rita Avila airs frustration to individuals who were allegedly using face shields as their headbands amid the health crisis. Rita Avila described what she saw individuals doing with the face shield, which is claimed to be a necessity for entering ‘PhilHealth.’ She asked if it … Read more