Lawmaker eyes dental services under PhilHealth
A party-list lawmaker eyes further expansion of the state’s health insurance program to include dental health services. Anakalusugan Rep. Ray ...
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Solon seeking higher sin taxes to fund healthcare
By Maricel V. Cruz Rep. Ray Reyes of AnaKalusugan party-list group on Thursday stressed the need to further increase the ...
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UHC to cover dialysis centers in public hospitals
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said Thursday that the establishment of dialysis service facilities in all national, regional, and ...
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PCSO eyes 10% DST to hike funds for UHC
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) urged Congress to reduce its documentary stamp tax (DST) by one-half, or from the ...
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DOH vows to pursue PH universal health care
The Department of Health (DOH), through the leadership of Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, has highlighted Primary Care as its flagship ...
Read moreHigher sin tax on junk food to curb obesity, says DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has called on for a higher excise tax on junk food to curb obesity in ...
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The crisis of rare disease
"Our policymakers should honor the commitments promised by the Rare Disease Law." Universal Health Care, as described in the Department ...
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Local COPD guideline ensures equitable treatment starting at primary care level
The Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP), along with its partner-institutions, has completed the local guideline for the management and ...
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FPI warns retailers, consumers on fake and illicit cigarettes
The Federation of Philippine Industries circulated posters in provinces to warn retailers and consumers against patronizing illegal cigarettes, saying they ...
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Duterte chides Leni for sending wrong message
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said he could have been inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine, but Vice President Leni ...
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