Pres. Bongbong Marcos Breaks Silence on PhilHealth Zero Subsidy for 2025 BONGBONG MARCOS – The Philippine President asserted that the fund will only be stucked in the bank account of PhilHealth if they will be subsized. The lawmakers have decided on the budget appropriations for the different government offices in 2025. Countless people were surprised … Read more
Senate Pres. Chiz Escudero Cites Lapses of PhilHealth over Zero Subsidy CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senate President spoke on the zero subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth in 2025 and the mandate to use their reserve funds. The lawmakers in the Senate and the House of Representatives have already met regarding the … Read more
Sen. Grace Poe Speaks on PhilHealth Subsidy, Operating Budget for 2025 PHILHEALTH – The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is denied of a subsidy in 2025 and is ordered to use its reserve funds instead. Millions of Filipinos rely to their membership to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) regarding their health insurance. It has been … Read more
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