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PHILHEALTH TO EXPAND BENEFIT PACKAGES – LEE

“Kaya ng PhilHealth na araw-arawin ang pagtataas at pagpapalawak ng benepisyo.” This was what AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee stressed to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) during the House Committee on Health briefing on Feb. 14. The Bicolano lawmaker had earlier sought to expand PhilHealth healthcare packages and coverage after being the first […]

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PHILHEALTH TOLD: DON’T LET UNPAID CLAIMS RACK UP

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) needs to continuously improve its system in settling dues to prevent the accumulation of unpaid claims.  “Kailangang pagaralang mabuti ng Philhealth kung papaano aayusin ang kanilang sistema pagdating sa payment of claims,” Reyes said. Reyes also called on Philhealth to streamline its validating […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO LANDSLIDE-HIT DAVAO DE ORO

Senator Bong Go continuously helps disaster victims in the Davao region as he had his Malasakit Team provide assistance to the Masara landslide-affected families, particularly those in Maco, Davao de Oro. Go’s Malasakit Team visited the homes of 18 individuals and gave them financial assistance and grocery packs. Through his Malasakit Team and in collaboration […]

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TULFO WANTS STIFFER PENALTY FOR DRUNK DRIVING

Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a proposed measure calling for stricter penalties on driving under the influence of alcohol. In filing for Senate Bill (SB) No. 2546, Tulfo noted that despite the passage of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, drunk driving has been increasingly rampant throughout the years. LTO’s Law Enforcement Service-Anti-Drunk and […]

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PADILLA BATS FOR MORE PROTECTION FOR REFUGEES

Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill strengthening the Philippine government’s protection for refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. In Senate Bill 2548, Padilla said this is in line with Sec. 11, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution where the State “values the dignity of every human […]

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ABANTE TO FELLOW SOLONS: PASS LAW BANNING POGO

“We will celebrate when the whole House follows suit, and the Senate passes its own counterpart measure. Until then, tuloy ang trabaho para makumbinsi ang ating mga kasama na dapat ipagbawal na ang POGO.” This was the reaction of anti-gambling advocate and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante following the House committee on Games and […]

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SARANGANI TOWN MARKS FEST WITH ‘KASALAN NG BAYAN’

A total of 230 couples exchanged marriage vows during the Kasalan ng Bayan in Kiamba, Sarangani. Mayor George Falgui officiated the ceremony held at the municipal kiosk in celebration of the town’s 20th Timpuyog Festival. “Always respect each other.” In his message, Falgui encouraged the couples to “always respect each other.” The mayor also emphasized […]

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LEE WANTS VAT-FREE MEDICATIONS FOR HEART DISEASES

In time for the celebration of Valentine’s Day or the “Araw ng mga Puso,” Lee pushed for a measure to ease the financial burden of Filipinos with heart illneses by removing the value-added tax (VAT) on medicines and drugs related to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) or the group of disorders of the heart […]

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PROTECT YOUR HEART THIS LOVE MONTH – ANAKALUSUGAN

AnaKalusugan Party-list is urging Filipinos to practice self-care and prioritize heart health this love month. “Panawagan po natin sa ating mga kababayan, let us be mindful of our health at alagaan natin ang ating mga puso ngayong buwan ng pag-ibig,” AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said. Reyes is urging the public to eat healthy […]

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PIMENTEL ADVANCES PH-UAE BILATERAL RELATIONS

As the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gear up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III sought ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and enhance mutual understanding between the two nations during his recent meeting with the Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC), Saqr […]