For generations, poor Filipinos had to beg politicians for โguarantee lettersโ to cover hospital bills. That era is ending. Under the 2026 national budget, indigent patients can now go straight to hospital social workers for assistance without political approval.
PhilHealthโs Zero Government Subsidy: A Dangerous Gamble
Congress has approved a zero government subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for 2025, a move that raises not just eyebrows, but also serious legal and ethical questions. In response, PhilHealthโs board of directors bumped up its corporate…
