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10 Jun 2026
1:11PM
Ombudsman ruling removes legal overhang on PhilHealth reserve funds
The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared former Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president and CEO Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. of criminal and administrative liability over the transfer of P60 billion in PhilHealth reserve funds, a decision that could help ease lingering concerns over the state insurance’s financial governance and reserve management.
3 Jun 2026
3:37PM
1Life, Singapore Diagnostics expand free lab access nationwide
Philippine healthtech social enterprise 1Life Inc. has partnered with Singapore Diagnostics (SGD) to expand access to free preventive laboratory services for Filipinos enrolled in PhilHealth’s Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP).
17 Sep 2025
8:25AM
PhilHealth urged to offer add-on plans to boost coverage
Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should consider offering optional supplemental coverage to enhance members’ healthcare protection, according to a new study commissioned by the Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP).
20 Jan 2025
7:00AM
INSIDER VIEW: On health care access or none
I had wondered how much better the health care access of the ordinary Filipino family is now under UHC but judging from the story of the father begging for financial support from complete strangers, it seems we still have a long way to go.
14 Oct 2024
9:28AM
PhilHealth to cover eye care services for millions of Filipinos — industry group
The Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) said this move aims to provide millions of Filipinos with greater access to primary eye care and assistive devices, addressing widespread vision-related issues.
27 Aug 2024
8:06PM
Seven ex-Finance chiefs back Recto on using state firms’ excess funds for gov’t spending
Seven former Secretaries of Finance have expressed their support for Finance Secretary Ralph Recto's controversial order to utilize excess funds from state corporations to finance essential government projects.
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