By Emiliano M. Manahan Jr. The expansion of the PhilHealth YAKAP-GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) benefit is a welcome development. Adding 54 medicines to the original
By Rafael R. Castillo The newly announced 16-month reform roadmap of PhilHealth (or the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.) is a welcome sign of urgency. Developed with
By the H&L Editorial Team Executive Snapshot The past week marked a significant transition from healthcare policy expansion toward benefit utilization, legal accountability, and operational delivery.
By Reuben Ricallo The promise of Universal Health Care in the Philippines has always been simple but profound: no Filipino should be denied care because of
By H&L Editorial Team For many Filipino families, a cancer diagnosis brings not only fear and uncertainty, but also the crushing weight of medical expenses.
1. DOH Supports Proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers • On 7–8 March 2026, the DOH publicly expressed support for the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health
Key Developments from DOH, PhilHealth, and Congress — What Changed, What its implications are, What to Watch By
As the Department of Health expands its network of regional specialty centers, Filipino families now have greater access
By the H&L Editorial team Here are recent updates and announcements from the Department of Health (DOH) and
