Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) plans to include prescription eyeglasses and mobility aids such as crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs of its members starting next year. The consesus was disclosed by Rep. Erwin Tulfo of ACT-CIS party-list on Sunday, September 22, indicating the implementation shall take effect starting January 2025. As per the discussion, House Speaker […]
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How to get Medical or Social Assistance from the Senate of the Philippines
If you are looking for an assistance that will help you get through your financial dilemma, there is a scheme offered by the Senate of the Philippines where you can ask for medical or social assistance. This medical and social assistance can be accessed through what they called Senate Assist where several coverage and kinds […]
How to avail Medical Assistance from the Office of the Vice President
Nowadays, that the inflation is painstakingly affecting the purchasing power of the people, and the costs of hospital and medical expenses are quite expensive, financial assistance coming from the government is one option to choose from. Gladly, the Office of the Vice President Sara Duterte offers medical assistance to poor, marginalized, vulnerable, and disadvantaged individuals. […]
DMW financial assistance to distressed OFWs and their families
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has recently announced the increase in the amount of financial assistance allocated to distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and members of their families. In a hindsight, the initiative is under the DMW Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan abbreviated as DMW AKSYON Fund, a scheme […]
4Ps to receive cash grants hike
Good news might be on the way for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries as the government is eyeing to increase the cash grants they are receiving in the year 2026. According to Manila Bulletin's published report, 4Ps beneficiaries allowance increase is expected to be implemented in the abovementioned year. This scheme according to the […]
P10,000 teaching allowance's IRR now signed
The act that will gradually increase the teaching allowance of public school teachers to P10,000 was signed on August 7, 2024 spearheadee by the the new DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara. The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)'s ratification of Republic Act No. 11997 also known as the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act was also co-signed by Sen. […]
Bill against "Kamote" drivers filed in the House
To promote and practice fairness on the road, a bill protecting innocent and non-accountable drivers against "Kamote" drivers filed in the House of Representatives. The Anti-Kamote Driver bill is also known as the House Bill (HB) No. 10679 or the proposed Defensive Driving Act of 2024. The Anti-Kamote Driver bill was filed by PBA party-list […]