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DOH Backs House Bill to Improve Healthcare System
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The Department of Health (DOH) has expressed its support for House Bill 11357, which seeks to enhance the Philippine healthcare system by promoting efficiency, fairness, and improved emergency preparedness. The bill successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The measure, introduced by House Health Committee…
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PhilHealth Has Sufficient Funds Despite Zero Subsidy in 2025 Budget – DOH
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Health Secretary Ted Herbosa clarified on Monday that despite the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) receiving no subsidy under the proposed 2025 national budget, it has a surplus of P150 billion from its 2024 budget. This surplus, he said, can cover the subsidy for indirect members. Herbosa, who also chairs…
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No “safe levels” in Alcohol drinking – DOH
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The “safe level ” notion of alcohol consumption was debunked by the Department of Health (DOH) as a recent study showed that no amount of alcohol consumption is considered safe for health. “Alcohol itself [being a] psychoactive neurotoxic and even oxidative agent [that can] cause organ damage is link to…