INSURANCE + INVESTMENT The Greatest Combination? Insurance and investment are two essential pillars of financial planning, each serving distinct yet complementary purposes. Insurance provides financial protection against unexpected events, ensuring that individuals and their families are safeguarded from potential risks. On the other hand, investment focuses on growing wealth over time, helping individuals achieve their…
INVEST & MAKE A DIFFERENCE Invest & Make a Difference: Understanding VUL In today’s fast-paced world, securing your financial future while protecting your loved ones has become more important than ever. Variable Universal Life (VUL) insurance offers a unique solution by combining life insurance coverage with investment opportunities. Unlike traditional insurance policies that solely provide…
Philippine REITs Secure a Massive ₱76-B Capital Boost Under Duterte Administration Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the Philippines have raised ₱76.42 billion in new capital since the Duterte administration improved the regulatory framework of these financial instruments 21 months ago. This significant growth has allowed the REIT sector to establish itself as a vital…
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2022 Collection of PHILHEALTH Updates This article will help you navigate the different PHILHEALTH Updates blog posts. Here is the list of blog post for the PHILHEALTH Updates: In 2022, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) introduced several pivotal updates aimed at enhancing healthcare services for its members across the nation. These changes encompassed…
Possible price assessment for RT-PCR testing under consideration The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of widespread testing in controlling virus transmission and protecting public health. RT-PCR testing, considered the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 infections, has been a crucial tool in the country’s pandemic response. However, concerns over the affordability and accessibility of…
PHILHEALTH-ILOILO HOSPITALS REACH A COMPROMISE St. Paul’s Hospital, Iloilo Doctors Hospital, Iloilo Mission Hospital, The Medical City Iloilo, Medicus Medical Center, Qualimed Hospital Iloilo, and Metro Iloilo Hospital and Medical Center Iloilo’s management was initially reported to be firm in their decisions to cut ties with PhilHealth after the unpaid claims reached up to P545…
4 billion worth of claims paid by Philhealth amidst the threat of “Philhealth Holiday” The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is facing mounting criticism over its delayed reimbursements to hospitals, raising concerns about the stability of the country’s healthcare system. Hospitals across the country have long complained about inefficiencies in PhilHealth’s claims processing, which…
COA: PhilHealth 3rd biggest spender among gov’t firms in 2020 The Commission on Audit (COA) reported that the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) spent P128.04 billion in 2020, ranking as the third highest spender among government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). The agency has faced criticism for its financial management, particularly its failure to settle growing unpaid…
PhilHealth to extend Health facility accreditation until January 31, 2022 The ongoing accreditation crisis involving the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has sparked nationwide concern, as numerous hospitals threaten to sever ties with the agency due to delayed reimbursements. With millions of pesos in unpaid claims, private healthcare providers argue that PhilHealth’s inefficiencies have placed…