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Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Junie E. Cua backed the creation of a coordinating council for the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, saying such a body would help ensure the law is being implemented properly. “The coordinating council will be helpful in assessing the UHC law’s effectiveness, which gaps need to be addressed, and […]
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) organized the first Anti-Red Tape (ART) Summit on 25 October 2023 at the CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. The event was designed for those responsible for implementing Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of […]
Given the resources currently available to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), it should be able to fully cover the number of dialysis sessions for its members as well as implement a 20% to 30% across-the-board increase in member benefits. This, according to AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, who said that PhilHealth should have […]
With half of Filipinos concerned with the high costs of medical care, government must prioritize measures to cover the healthcare expenses of its citizens. This, stressed AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee, is why the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should increase its benefits by 20% to 30%—benefits the agency can shoulder given its current […]
A team from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) led by DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga visited Pag-Asa Island recently. The DENR team conducted a site inspection of the area surrounding Pag-Asa Island, including Sandy Cay 2 coinciding with the arrival of the M/V Panata research vessel of the University of the […]
Amid the continued detrimental impact of high inflation in the country, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to implement a minimum 20% across the board increase in its offered health benefits. At the 1st National Credit Surety Fund Cooperative Congress held in Cebu City, the solon from Bicol […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua urged his fellow local leaders to take advantage of a government loan program to help local government units finance tourism facilities and services. “As we push towards full tourism recovery and position ourselves as a tourism powerhouse in Asia, I urge […]
Anakalusugan Party-list continues to push for improved access to better health services in Indigenous Peoples communities and geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA). Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said even after the implementation of the Universal Healthcare Act, providing healthcare services to indigenous people’s communities remains a challenge because they live in remote areas. […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) continues to ramp-up efforts for the safe and responsible disposal of electronic waste and to raise awareness on its health and environmental impacts. The DENR-EMB has partnered with public interest and advocacy network EcoWaste Coalition for an e-waste exchange initiative geared towards consumers. The “Together […]
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles extended his gratitude to Filipino teachers, educators, and members of the academe for their profound impact on the lives of countless individuals. Chairperson Nograles stated that the pandemic unequivocally established them as the often-overlooked heroes of the nation. “On behalf of the 1.9 million civil servants and the […]