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Ang’s SMC to rake in billions from nearly doubled traveler fees
Agosto 25, 2025
Under the NAIA PPP, SMC can propose additional fee increases in the coming years, turning this vital public service into a milking cow for the private consortium.
Slowest inflation, but prices higher than during peak inflation under Marcos
Agosto 19, 2025
NEWS ANALYSIS
The less-than-1% inflation indicates slower price hikes but does not mean that prices in general went down.
Underfunded cancer treatment
Agosto 13, 2025
IBON Executive Director on blaming Congress for bad budgets
Agosto 13, 2025
Where are the hospitals with Zero Balance Billing?
Agosto 13, 2025
PhilHealth’s No Balance or Zero Balance Billing program is available in only 78 Department of Health hospitals and 4 GOCC hospitals nationwide, with five still under development. But only patients in basic accommodation or ward sections can avail of this benefit. Despite this program, the government has failed to substantially decrease the share of out-of-pocket […]
Not enough urgent care and barangay health facilities
Agosto 12, 2025
One doctor per bayan?
Agosto 12, 2025
Only 2 out of 17 regions in the Philippines have met the World Health Organization’s recommended ratio of 10 doctors per 10,000 population. The national average stands at 5 doctors per 10,000 population, with 12 regions falling below this average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has an even lower rate at 0.4 […]
PhilHealth rate hikes long overdue
Agosto 11, 2025
