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BREAST CANCER PACKAGE NOW UP TO P1.4M – PHILHEALTH

PhilHealth’s Z Benefit package for breast cancer is now up to P1.4 million, a 1400% increase from the previous package of P100,000.PhilHealth Circular 2024-0007, which was published recently, stated that the enhanced Z Benefit Package now covers Stages 0 to 4 of breast cancer and even expanded the eligibility qualifications of members who can avail, […]

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PHILHEALTH: CONFINEMENT FOR PERTUSSIS COVERED

In line with the reports on the cases of “whooping cough” in the country, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reassured the public that it covers services for inpatient confinement for this condition.PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. encouraged all Filipinos to seek medical consultation by availing PhilHealth Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) Package […]

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DOH GRATEFUL FOR HIGH OCTA RESEARCH RATING

The Department of Health (DOH) expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence of the Filipino people in its performance for the first quarter of 2024. In a noncommissioned nationwide survey conducted by OCTA Research last March 11-14, most adult Filipinos highly trust five national government agencies. DOH is tied at the top 2 spot with […]

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PH RED CROSS AIDS PATIENTS IN PGH FIRE

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) helped transfer patients of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) after a fire broke out recently in the hospital and provided 16 heavy duty fans to alleviate discomfort of patients from the smoke. Chairman & CEO Dick Gordon received a call from Director Gap Legaspi for support on patient transfers and […]

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DOH OPENS HOSPITAL COMMAND CENTER IN VISAYAS

The Department of Health (DOH) unveiled the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) Command Center, the first among its hospitals in Visayas to be fully equipped to respond to health emergencies and manage disasters, in Cebu City recently. DOH Undersecretary for Universal Health Care – Health Services Cluster Area III (Visayas) Gloria Balboa, DOH Central […]

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PH RED CROSS VAXXES 15,600 BARMM KIDS VS MEASLES

In addition to its wide-scale measles vaccination efforts in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed the intensification of community-wide vaccination education in Mindanao.  “Parents’ hesitancy towards childhood immunization is a health threat to our communities and one of the factors that prevent Filipino […]

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GORDON WELCOMES 5,000 PRC VOLUNTEERS FROM QC

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), through its Quezon City Chapter, welcomed over 5,000 volunteers from QC, including students and the elderly. The mass oath taking ceremony coincided with the celebration of the 77th founding anniversary of the Philippine Red Cross recently.  The ceremony was led by PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon, PRC Secretary-General Dr. […]

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Politics

LONGER PRISON TERM FOR ‘HOODLUMS IN UNIFORM’ URGED

National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is eyeing tougher action against so-called “hoodlums in uniform” by slapping a higher penalty against law enforcers and other persons of authority proven to be involved in covering up heinous crimes. In House Bill (HB) No.7972, Villafuerte wants to amend Article 19 of the Penal Code by imposing […]

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PH RED CROSS SENDS WATER TANKER TO ZAMBOANGA CITY

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon ordered the immediate deployment of an additional water tanker to help residents of Zamboanga City without access to clean water. At the request of the PRC local chapter in Zamboanga City and the Zamboanga City Water District, Gordon sent an additional 12,000-liter water tanker to augment […]

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PH RED CROSS TO PUBLIC: STAY SAFE VS HEAT STROKE

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon instructed Filipinos to be safe against heat-related emergencies, particularly heat stroke which is very common with high heat indices in recent days. “Mga kababayan, with the high heat indices, there are three simple things to remember to protect yourself and your loved ones against heat-related emergencies, […]