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Lawmaker seeks probe, audit of PhilHealth financial status

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Updated as of Jun 19 07:55 PM

The chair of the House Committee on Health has requested for another hearing that would tackle the financial standing of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) amid issues on the implementation of the Universal Health Care law.    Read more »

PhilHealth seeks delay of Universal Healthcare implementation

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 16 07:44 PM

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. on Tuesday sought the delay of the implementation of the Universal Healthcare (UHC) Law, as collections this year took a downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

2 PH solons eye law on 'reserve medical corps' for health emergencies

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 06:57 PM

Two lawmakers on Tuesday pushed for the passage of a law creating a "medical reserve corps" to ensure enough health workers during the coronavirus crisis and future medical emergencies. Read more »

Solon wants health care law to fund dialysis centers in far-flung areas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 06 01:34 PM

After the proposals on added tax for cigarettes hurdled Congress, the chairperson of the House’s health committee ensured that the earnings of the bill will go to the funds for the Universal Health Care Law.   Read more »

Why bankroll Dengvaxia when other vaccines lack funds, solon asks

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 08:50 AM

The chairperson of the House health committee questioned Thursday the previous administration's decision to roll out a P3.5 billion dengue vaccination drive in 2016 when the distribution of vaccines for other diseases lacked funds. Read more »

Videoke ban sa gabi isinulong

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Updated as of Jan 21 01:10 PM

Ipagbabawal na ang pagpapatugtog ng videoke tuwing gabi sa mga residential area kung maipapasa ang isang panukalang batas ukol dito, sabi ng isang kongresista ngayong Miyerkoles.  Read more »

Pagtanggal ng brand name ng gamot sa reseta, tinalakay sa Kamara

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 12:43 PM

Sinimulan na ng Kamara ang floor deliberations para sa panukalang mag-aatas sa mga doktor na limitahan ang kanilang reseta sa generic na gamot na mas mura kaysa sa branded.    Read more »