PhilHealth

PhilHealth is a government-run health insurance corporation that provides medical coverage to Filipinos, aiming to improve access to healthcare services. The organization recently launched the YAKAP program to expand primary care and cancer screening services, offering PHP20,000 worth of medicines annually to beneficiaries. Senator JV Ejercito is pushing for a PHP74.4 billion subsidy to support PhilHealth's implementation of zero-balance billing in DOH hospitals, ensuring free basic accommodation for patients.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Marcos Jr. pledges zero-balance billing for hospital stays

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 28, that the government will cover all expenses incurred by patients admitted to basic or ward accommodations in DOH-listed hospitals.
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Sen JV Ejercito seeks PHP74.4B subsidy for PhilHealth

Senator JV Ejercito is pushing for a PHP74.4 billion subsidy to support PhilHealth in fulfilling the zero-balance billing promise of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
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DOH clarifies zero-balance billing for 87 hospitals

The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Tuesday that zero-balance billing is only applicable to the DOH's 87 hospitals nationwide.
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Marcos announces 'zero balance billing' at DOH hospitals

During his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. announced a new 'zero balance billing' initiative at all 87 DOH-run hospitals nationwide.
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Marcos pledges improved rural healthcare with YAKAP launch

On Friday, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. pledged to improve healthcare accessibility in rural areas during the launch of PhilHealth's Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) in Quezon City.
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Marcos launches PhilHealth's YAKAP to expand health coverage

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched PhilHealth's Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), an initiative aimed at expanding health services for Filipinos, on Friday.
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Health spending hits P1.44T, up 19% in 2024

The Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday that health spending as a percentage of the economy rose to 5.9% in 2024, marking its highest level in three years.
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DOH advises medical advice for leptospirosis prevention

The Department of Health (DOH) advised Filipinos to seek medical advice for preventive measures against leptospirosis due to recent flooding caused by heavy rains on Wednesday.
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PhilHealth gets P53.26B subsidy in 2026 budget, Marcos aims to enhance benefits

PhilHealth has been allocated a P53.26-billion subsidy in the proposed national budget for 2026, reversing the zero-subsidy policy adopted for 2025.
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Marcos aims to reduce medical expenses, target out-of-pocket payments

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. aims to reduce medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs for Filipino patients.
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