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PhilHealth

PhilHealth, the country's health insurance corporation, faces legal challenges and budget adjustments as it deals with issues such as the return of P60 billion in funds deemed unconstitutional, investigations into fraudulent claims, and increased budget allocations for 2026. Recent developments include a boost in HIV treatment benefits, efforts to improve claims processing, and the reallocation of funds from other agencies for its operations. These changes reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen PhilHealth's role in providing universal healthcare across the Philippines.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, January 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM

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Recent developments on PhilHealth

Sun, January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM

PDIC reviews reclaiming P107.23 billion after SC ruling

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is reviewing whether it can reclaim P107.23 billion in funds remitted to the government, following a Supreme Court ruling.

Mon, December 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Recto, ex-PhilHealth chief face plunder raps over P60B fund transfer

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former PhilHealth president Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. face plunder, graft, and technical malversation charges before the Office of the Ombudsman over the P60 billion transfer of PhilHealth funds.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM

DPWH 2026 budget slashed by P94.8B

The Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget was reduced to P529.6 billion by the bicameral conference committee.

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM

PhilHealth to get additional P16.5B in 2026 budget

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will receive an additional P16.5 billion for its 2026 budget, as approved by the bicameral conference committee.

Wed, December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM

PBBM orders PhilHealth claims filing extended to 120 days

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to extend the filing period for hospital claims with PhilHealth from 60 to 120 days.

Sun, December 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DOH eyes zero-balance billing for select LGU hospitals by 2026

The Department of Health (DOH) plans to extend its zero-balance billing program to select local government unit (LGU) hospitals by 2026.

Tue, December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Senate OKs P6.79T national budget for 2026 on final reading

The Philippine Senate unanimously approved the P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on its third and final reading, with 17 senators voting in favor.

Mon, December 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM

PhilHealth probes P680K fraud claims in CAR

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is investigating approximately 1,000 fraudulent claims in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) involving benefits already paid to healthcare providers for treatments never received.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM

SC orders return of P60B unused PhilHealth funds

The Supreme Court unanimously declared the transfer of P60 billion in unused PhilHealth funds to the national treasury as unconstitutional, ordering the funds to be returned.

Tue, December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM

PhilHealth boosts HIV outpatient package by 95% to P58,500 annually

PhilHealth has launched an enhanced outpatient HIV/AIDS treatment package offering an annual benefit of P58,500, a 95 percent increase from the previous P30,000, to cover antiretroviral therapy and necessary HIV management services.