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PhilHealth offers ambulance service package
MANILA, Philippines, November 21 ------ Filipinos in need of emergency care can now avail themselves of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. ambulance service package. The PhilHealth ambulance service packages range from Basic Life Support Ambulance, priced at P4,100, to Advanced Life Support Ambulance costing P4,600, and the Physician-managed Advanced Life Support Ambulance, priced at P6,100. A separate coverage for the maintenance and fuel costs of ambulance service is als


Pag-IBIG offers payment moratorium after recent calamities
MANILA, November 19 ------ Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by recent typhoons and earthquakes, officials announced. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon Aliling said the measures reflect Pag-IBIG Fund’s continuing commitment to provide responsive support to Filipino


DSWD introduces ‘Kaagapay’ app for safe, scam-free donations
MANILA, November 14 ------ The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday assured the public that its newly launched Kaagapay donations portal will provide a secure and transparent platform for sending cash assistance to families and communities affected by recent calamities. In an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the online portal was designed to make donating simpler, safer, and more direct for individuals and org


PhilHealth to reprocess denied hospital claims starting Nov. 15
MANILA, November 13 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Tuesday said it will begin reprocessing previously denied hospital claims starting Nov. 15 until Mar. 31, 2026. These include denied claims that were unprotested or unappealed and were filed late between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2024. PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado said the move acknowledges the challenges faced by hospitals in claim processing. “Alam natin


DMW warns Filipinos against illegal recruitment for Egypt
MANILA, November 4 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reiterates the warning issued by the Philippine Embassy in Egypt against illegal recruitment and “third-country” schemes offering employment in the African nation without proper permits and accreditation. In an advisory posted on social media, the DMW urged Filipinos seeking jobs abroad to apply only through its accredited agencies, report suspicious recruiters, and always keep their passports and valid work do


Int'l declaration on seafarers' rights adopted in PH
MANILA, September 3 ------ A milestone declaration seeking stronger protection for seafarers was adopted in a Philippine government-led...


Philippines to Host International Conference on Seafarers’ Human Rights, Safety, and Well-being
MANILA, September 1 ------ The Philippines, the largest source of seafarers worldwide, hosts the first International Conference on...


DMW sets up mini-pharmacy investment for OFWs
August 27 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has conceptualized a business plan that will serve as a sustainable livelihood...


Pag-IBIG doubles housing subsidy period to 10 years
MANILA, Philippines, August 19 ------ The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, will extend its special three...


PhilHealth launches GAMOT package
MANILA, Philippines, August 18 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. yesterday launched the enhanced PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed...


SSS to increase pensions starting September
MANILA, August 2 ------ The Social Security System (SSS) said it was increasing pensions for 3 years starting September this year. In a...


Pag-IBIG offers 1-month payments moratorium
July 26 ------ THE Pag-IBIG Fund has announced a one-month moratorium on housing loan payments to assist members affected by recent...


GSIS opens emergency loan window for storm-hit areas in Luzon
MANILA, July 25 ------ The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) opened its emergency loan for members and pensioners in four...


SSS to reduce calamity loan interest rates
MANILA, July 24 ------ The Social Security System is looking to reduce the interest rate it charges for calamity loans. In a statement,...


Uphold OFW rights, DMW warns PRA/LMAs of recruitment violations
July 4 ------ Keeping with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure the protection and well-being of overseas...


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Sa pakikipagtulungan ng Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) sa Department of Transportation (DOTr) Railway Sector, magkakaroon ng...


Pag-IBIG extends low home loan rates until end-2025
MANILA, Philippines, June 15 ------ The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, is extending its low interest rates for...


Pag-IBIG raises cash loan cap to 90% of savings starting May 16
MANILA, May 11 ------ Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund members can borrow up to 90 percent of their savings starting May 16....


Pag-IBIG offers new loan for home renovations
MANILA, May 1 ------ The Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a new loan for home renovations. In a statement, Pag-IBIG said its Home Equity...


DMW urges OFWs to stay vigilant vs. loan scams
MANILA, April 24 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to stay vigilant against loan...


Pag-IBIG to extend low interest rate for home loans
MANILA, Philippines, April 7 ------ The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, is extending its low interest rates for...


MARINA services for seafarers now available via eGovPH app
MANILA, March 21 ------ Seafarers can now schedule an appointment for services of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) through the...


PhilHealth lifts 45-day benefit limit rule to improve member care
MANILA, Philippines, March 20 ------ In a bid to extend “unhampered service” to its members, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation...


PhilHealth animal bite package covers P5.8-K in services
MANILA, March 19 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Tuesday reminded the public to avail of its increased...


PhilHealth expands heart surgery coverage to up to P1-M
MANILA, March 9 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its Z Benefits Package for open-heart...


PhilHealth hikes outpatient HIV treatment benefit by 94%
MANILA, February 28 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has enhanced the outpatient human immunodeficiency...


PhilHealth now covers outpatient emergency services
MANILA, February 21 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is now covering all outpatient emergency services in...


PhilHealth triples dengue coverage as cases surge across Philippines
MANILA, Philippines, February 20 ------ With dengue cases rising at an alarming rate in various areas, the Philippine Health Insurance...


SSS to lower interest rates, improve services
February 17 ------ IMPROVED services for pensioners and lower interest rates on salary and calamity loans are among the priorities of the...


PhilHealth increases peritoneal dialysis coverage up to P1.2M
January 31 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced that it has significantly enhanced its Z Benefit...


DOH to launch free HPV immunization for Filipino girls
January 17 ------ The Department of Health (DOH) is set to launch a free immunization program for girls against human papillomavirus...


PhilHealth boosts benefit packages for heart diseases by over 1600%
MANILA, Philippines, January 3 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) ramped up the coverage of its benefit packages...


PhilHealth to expand benefits in December
MANILA, Philippines, December 4 ------ Filipinos can look forward to availing of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth)’s...


PhilHealth to include dental care in benefits by early 2025
December 2 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced the approval of a new benefit package covering...


SSS offers calamity, salary loans in areas hit by cyclones
MANILA, November 26 ------ SSS members affected by the string of storms that recently hit the country can avail of calamity loans and...


PhilHealth now covers readmission for same illness within 90 days
MANILA, November 4 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has lifted its single period of confinement (SPC)...


PhilHealth increases dialysis coverage to almost P1 million per year
MANILA, October 15 ------ PhilHealth has increased its hemodialysis benefit package to P6,350 per session, making coverage for patients...


Solo parents now entitled to free PhilHealth coverage
MANILA, Philippines, October 7 ------ Single parents are now entitled to free coverage under the state-run Philippine Health Insurance...


PhilHealth unveils SAM package for children
October 4 ------ PhilHealth officially has launched a new benefits package called Outpatient Therapeutic Care for Severe Acute...


PhilHealth to cover eyeglasses, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs in 2025
MANILA, Philippines, September 23 ------ State-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp. will be shouldering the cost of prescription...


PhilHealth coverage now includes leptospirosis, dengue treatments
September 20 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has reassured the public that it provides coverage for...


PhilHealth raises dialysis benefits, but private labs to cost more
MANILA, Philippines, September 18 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is set to increase again the benefit package...


PhilHealth hikes hemodialysis package rate to P6,350 per session
MANILA, September 13 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased the package rate for hemodialysis from...


PhilHealth to push for premium rate cut
August 1 ------ PHILIPPINE Health Corp. (PhilHealth) CEO and President Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. promised to recommend reducing premium rate...


DOLE releases guidelines on work suspension due to bad weather
July 28 ------ The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released the guideline for private sector employers and workers on...


Pag-IBIG offers calamity loan to typhoon-affected members
MANILA, July 26 ------ Calamity loans will be available for members severely affected by super typhoon Carina, Pag-IBIG Fund said. The...


SSS: Calamity loans ready for Carina-hit members
July 25 ------ The Social Security System (SSS) is ready to extend calamity loans to its members who have been affected by Super Typhoon...


PhilHealth launches ePhilHealth platform to enhance digital services
MANILA, July 10 ------ Key leaders of PhilHealth and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) gathered for a...


PhilHealth to use AI for faster claims reimbursement
MANILA, Philippines, June 28 ------ The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will be using artificial intelligence or AI to...


PH tightens rules on deployment of seafarers to vessels traversing Red Sea
MANILA, June 26 ------ The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday said it would prohibit the deployment of Filipino seafarers to...
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