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PhilHealth

PhilHealth, the country's health insurance corporation, is currently addressing issues of fraud, enhancing healthcare benefits, and recovering misallocated funds to strengthen the Universal Health Care system in the Philippines. Recent investigations have uncovered fraudulent claims worth P680,000 in the Cordillera region, while a Supreme Court ruling ordered the return of P60 billion in misappropriated funds. PhilHealth continues to improve its services, including boosting HIV treatment benefits and promoting proactive healthcare through its YAKAP program.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, December 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM

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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.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Carpio: PhilHealth, PDIC funds diverted to flood control projects

Retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio stated that funds from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) were diverted to fund flood control projects.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM

PBBM pledges additional P15M for Baseco hospital

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. pledged an additional P15 million in funding for the President Corazon Aquino General Hospital in Baseco, Manila, with the support coming from the Office of the President.

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Grab PH launches Buhay Asenso Cash Loan for partners

Ride-hailing firm Grab Philippines has launched a new financing program called "Buhay Asenso Cash Loan" aimed at its driver, delivery, and rider partners.

Sun, November 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Gatchalian proposes P49.2B reallocation for zero-balance billing in public hospitals

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian proposed reallocating the P49.2 billion budget of the Health department's medical financial aid program to bolster the "zero-balance billing" initiative in public hospitals, aiming to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for patients.

Thu, October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

PH launches first Asenso Center for AI-enabled livelihoods

The Philippines' first 'Asenso Center,' a livelihood hub aimed at boosting AI-enabled earning opportunities, has been launched in Marikina.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Ex-Bayan Muna reps ask SC to rule on P89.9B PhilHealth fund transfer

Former Bayan Muna representatives are urging the Supreme Court to decide on consolidated petitions questioning the transfer of P89.9 billion in excess funds from PhilHealth to the national treasury.