Tag: Secretary Francisco Duque

Mas mataas na buwis sa tabako, isinusulong ng DOH; Universal Health Care, nais mapondohan

(Eagle News) – Isinusulong ng Department of Health (DOH) ang mas mataas na buwis sa tobacco products para makakuha ng mas maraming pondo para sa Universal Health Care Bill. Ang Universal Health Care Bill ay aprubado na sa huling pagbasa sa Kamara at Senado at hinihintay na lamang na masertipikahang urgent ng Malacañang upang ganap nang maipatupad. Ayon kay Health Secretary Francisco Duque, ang plano ng DOH ay hindi lamang para makalikha ng karagdagdang pondo […]

PhilHealth sues Garin, Padilla over alleged diversion of P10.69 billion for senior citizens

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has filed a graft complaint against former Health Secretary Janette Garin over the alleged diversion of P10.69 billion funds intended for senior citizens. Interim PhilHealth president Celestina Ma. Jude de la Serna also charged former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla, saying the  funds were used for the construction of rural health facilities in 2015 instead despite the move not being sanctioned by the board of directors. The complaint was filed […]