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JUNK FOOD TAX SHOULD FUND UHC — ANAKALUSUGAN

AnaKalusugan Party-list  Rep. Ray T. Reyes believes the revenue from additional taxes on junk food and sweetened beverages next year should be used to increase funding for the Universal Health Care (UHC) program. “It is regrettable that while our budget and spending for health in the past years have risen, the expenditure program for the UHC […]

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SENATE URGED: PASS MAGNA CARTA FOR BHWS

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes is urging fellow lawmakers in the Senate to prioritize the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). “We urge the Senate to prioritize the passage of its version of the Magna Carta for BHWs. Matagal na po nagtitiis ang ating mga BHWs at siguro naman […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN AIDS KIN OF ANTIQUE BUS CRASH VICTIMS

AnaKalusugan Party-list has extended financial assistance to the families of the bus crash in Hamtic, Antique that killed at least 18 people. According to AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes, they released P10,000 in medical assistance each to the families of the 18 fatalities and 11 wounded passengers in the accident that happened on December […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN AFFIRMS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SUPPORT

Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes underscored the importance of having child-specific programs to give a better future to the next generation. “Supporting the children is tantamount to ensuring the future of this country. It is of prime importance that the children should not be left behind,” Reyes said. Reyes also pushed for more collaborative […]

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MORE MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS IN REGIONS URGED

AnaKalusugan Party-list wants mental health to be a priority of government and is pushing for the creation of mental health centers in every region. AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes co-authored House Bill (HB) No. 3582, or the proposed Mental Health Center Establishment Act which aims to make mental health care more accessible in the […]

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MORE HOSPITALS WITH PHILHEALTH EXCESS FUNDS URGED

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes is pushing to realign the excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) to finance the construction of more hospitals and health centers. This after the House Committee on Appropriations on Tuesday approved House Bill 9513 which seeks to allow the government to tap excess revenues of Government-Owned […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN WANTS MODULES VS GRAFT IN BASIC ED

AnaKalusugan Party-list is pushing for the inclusion of anti-graft and corruption modules in the country’s basic education curriculum to help empower the youth and stem corruption in the country.  AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes filed House Bill No. 9054, or the proposed “Anti-Graft and Corruption Education Act” which seeks to integrate good conduct and […]

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BETTER HEALTH SERVICES IN IP COMMUNITIES PUSHED

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. […]

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ANAKALUSUGAN: VAXXING CONTINUES THROUGH BRGY ELEX

AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes said barangay services should not be affected by the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and reminded incumbent barangay officials to continue to perform their official duties even as the campaign period started on October 19. “Paalala lang po sa ating mga incumbent barangay officials na kahit simula na […]

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PHILHEALTH SLAMMED FOR EXPIRED ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE

AnaKalusugan Party-list  Rep. Ray T. Reyes expressed concern over reports saying the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) is operating its antivirus software on a one-month subscription. “Parang trial version lang? Ilang buwan na po ang lumipas nang unang maireport itong data breach at ang solusyon nila sa problema ay one month subscription ng anti-virus software?” he […]