SEN. Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday that the transfer of unused Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) funds to the national coffers was unjustified and compromised the rights of every Filipino to quality and affordable health care.
The senator made the remark during the Senate Committee on Health public hearing on the Department of Finance (DoF) directive to transfer unused funds from government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCC) to the unprogrammed national reserve.
SEN. Bong Go said the signing of four new health laws would provide accessible and quality health care for Filipinos in remote and underdeveloped areas. “Poverty should not be a barrier to obtaining good health […]
MANILA, Philippines — Localized thunderstorms will affect parts of the country, including Metro Manila, on Thursday, as low pressure area (LPA) off extreme Northern Luzon has dissipated, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration […]
ABOUT 800 schools affected by last week’s torrential rain and floods that postponed the start of classes on Monday would have to conduct make-up classes, Education Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara said. The Department of Education […]
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