Gov’t eyes P353-billion health sector budget for 2027, lower than in 2026
This is the third biggest proposed allocation in the 2027 National Expenditure Program, but it is lower than the P448-billion budget that the health sector received for 2026
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PhilHealth president Edwin Mercado appointed as new DOH chief
The Department of Health gets a new secretary again, just a month after Jose Pujalte Jr. replaced Teodoro Herbosa
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Only 14 hospitals offer PhilHealth package for children with disabilities
Five of the 14 hospitals are in Metro Manila alone. Seven regions have no accredited facilities at all.
