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PBBM directs PhilHealth to ensure expanded coverage for its members
Inatasan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) na palawigin ang mga benepisyong ibinibigay nito sa mga Pilipino.Sa isang pulong, inihain ng PhilHealth ang mga short-term nitong plano, kabilang ang pagbibigay ng higit na tulong sa mga nagpapa-dialysis, bagong mga benefit package, pati na rin ang paggawa ng mobile app at text message service. Kasama sa medium-term, na mag-uumpisa sa 2024, ang pagbigay ng amnestiya para sa mga hindi nabayarang serbisyo, pag-amyenda sa Universal Healthcare Law, at pagpataw ng multa sa mga nagkamaling mga doktor at ospital. Balak din ng Philhealth na gawing mas makabago ang paglilingkod nito at magtayo ng sarili nitong gusali at pasilidad.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for his dedication to strengthening the Philippines-New Zealand relationship during a state banquet. He also offered a toast to the well-being of the leaders and the mutual success of their governments, as well as to the forthcoming 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Prior to the banquet hosted in honor of the Prime Minister, the two leaders also exchanged gifts and posed for a photo session.
The Philippines and New Zealand agreed on Thursday to elevate their bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Partnership by 2026 to deliver real benefits and advance the two nations’ shared security and economic interests.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with arrival honors at the Palace today, April 18, 2024.
Following the ceremony, PBBM witnessed Prime Minister Luxon signing the guest book. They also engaged in a tête-à-tête, during which they discussed various bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair today, April 17, 2024.
Discussions covered potential collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change on various initiatives.
PBBM thanked Ambassador Kell for his contributions, and expressed his commitment to fostering stronger bilateral cooperation in key sectors.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led on Tuesday the inspection of over two tons of shabu worth PhP13.3 billion in Batangas. The confiscated illegal drugs are considered as the “biggest drug haul in Philippine history.”
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), approved the grant of an additional P5 million for each winner of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Tourism Champions Challenge.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. assured the administration’s commitment to protect the welfare and lives of journalists as he addressed the 50th anniversary celebration of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) on Monday.
The government will pilot run the Mobile Energy System (MES) in the typhoon-prone municipalities in Cagayan Province to improve the country’s resiliency against disasters, hoping that current energy challenges could be overcome through technology and innovation, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said on Monday.
