Hanggang Php 20,000 Hatid ng PhilHealth GAMOT, maaari ng magamit ng mga Pilipino

by Info @Brand Zone | August 18, 2025

PhilHealth PR No. 2025-36 - August 14, 2025

Inilunsad ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ang pinahusay na PhilHealth Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment o PhilHealth GAMOT, isang komprehensibong drug benefit package na sumasaklaw sa mga mahahalagang gamot para magamit ng lahat ng miyembro. Ito ay magiging epektibo sa Agosto 21, 2025, alinsunod sa PhilHealth Circular 2025-0013.

Ang PhilHealth GAMOT ay bahagi ng PhilHealth YAKAP na kamakailan ay inanunsyo ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. sa kanyang State of the Nation Address, pahiwatig ng bisyon ng Administrasyon para sa isang mas malusog na Pilipinas. 

Sa ilalim ng PhilHealth GAMOT, may 75 klase ng libreng gamot na pwedeng maireseta na aabot hanggang Php 20,000 para sa bawat benepisyaryo. Ang mga gamot na ito ay karaniwang paggamot ng iba't ibang kondisyon tulad ng impeksyon (anti-microbial), asthma at COPD, diabetes, mataas na kolesterol (dyslipidemia), altapresyon at kondisyon sa puso (cardiology), at nervous system disorders, kasama na ang iba pang supportive therapies.

Para magamit ang PhilHealth GAMOT, dapat magparehistro ang mga miyembro sa kanilang napiling PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic. Pagkatapos ng masusing medical assessment, magbibigay ang YAKAP Clinic doctor ng reseta na may Unique Prescription Security Code (UPSC) code, kung kinakailangan. Maaaring pumunta ang benepisyaryo sa alinmang GAMOT Facility at ipakita ang reseta, kasama ang anumang government-issued ID Card.

Sa kasalukuyan, ang mga accredited GAMOT Facilities ay ang mga sumusunod:

●       Vidacure na may mga sangay sa Muntinlupa City at Quezon City

●       Pharma Gen Ventures Corp (Generika Drugstore) na may mga sangay sa Parañaque City, Navotas City, Quezon City at Taguig City

●       CGD Medical Depot Inc. sa Vertis North

●       Chinese General Hospital

Aktibong pinalalawak ng PhilHealth ang network nito upang madagdagan ang access points para sa mga benepisyaryo. Sa National Capital Region, dalawa pang pasilidad ang nagsumite ng kanilang letter of intent upang sumali sa programa.

"Noong 2023, nailunsad na natin ang PhilHealth GAMOT ngunit ito ay naisagawa lamang sa iilang probinsya. Kaya naman ngayon mas pinalawak na natin ito. Karapatan ng bawat Filipino na magkaroon ng access sa mga kinakailangang gamot nang hindi pinapasan ang mabigat na gastusin mula sa sariling bulsa,” pahayag ni Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, Acting President and CEO ng PhilHealth.

Pinapaalalahanan ng PhilHealth ang lahat ng miyembro nito na panatilihing updated ang kanilang records upang masiguro ang maayos na transaksyon sa pag-avail ng mga benepisyo.

Para sa karagdagang detalye tungkol sa PhilHealth GAMOT, maaaring tumawag ang mga miyembro sa 24/7 touch points ng PhilHealth sa (02) 866-225-88 o sa mga mobile number na (Smart) 0998-857-2957, 0968-865-4670, (Globe) 0917-1275987 o 0917-1109812.

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Pag-IBIG Fund Investment Income Jumps 52% in First Half of 2025

by Info @Brand Zone | August 18, 2025

Pag-IBIG Fund earned ₱4.27 billion from its investments in the first half of 2025, up 51.79% from the same period in 2024. The gains helped push the agency’s net income to ₱28.04 billion for the six-month period, a 15.25% increase year on year.

“It is our responsibility to manage and grow the Filipino workers’ fund with prudence and integrity, so we can continue delivering affordable home financing and provide our members with competitive returns on their savings,” said Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta.

As of June 30, Pag-IBIG Fund’s total assets stood at ₱1.14 trillion. Of that amount, ₱869.50 billion are in housing-related assets, ₱82.70 billion in short-term loans and ₱168.44 billion in income-generating investments. The remaining ₱21.16 billion consist of other assets, including property and equipment, cash and intangible assets.

Within this, the agency’s gross investment portfolio reached ₱168.47 billion, higher by ₱33.13 billion, or 24.48%, from the end of 2024. Officials said the growth reflects Pag-IBIG Fund’s prudent management of members’ savings while continuing to support its core programs in housing and short-term financing.

“All investment decisions are carried out with integrity, under a thorough and transparent process designed to protect and grow the hard-earned savings of Filipino workers,” Acosta said. “All our investments are lawful, prudent, and fully compliant with internal protocols and the authority granted to Management by our Board since 2016. We submit monthly reports to the Board to ensure transparency and accountability in how we grow the hard-earned savings of Filipino workers. Our members can be assured that every peso is managed with the highest regard for safety, sustainability, and their best interest,” Acosta further noted.

Under its charter, Pag-IBIG Fund returns at least 70% of its net income as dividends to members. In 2024, the agency declared dividend rates of 6.60% for Pag-IBIG Regular Savings and 7.10% for the Modified Pag-IBIG 2 (MP2) Savings, the highest since the pandemic.

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DOST-CAR Showcased Science, Technology, and Innovation Milestones in Baguio City and Benguet

by Info / Nelson Santos @Technology | August 15, 2025

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As part of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) celebration in the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Department of Science and Technology – CAR (DOST-CAR) spearheaded a series of major events on August 8, 2025, held in both Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. The activities were led by DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., together with DOST executives, regional stakeholders, and media partners.

The day began with an STI Site Visit to Northland Food Products in Baguio City, an adopter of the DOST-FNRI Enhanced Nutribun Technology. The company, assisted by DOST-CAR in 2021 through PSTO-Benguet, launched its "Good Baker" brand featuring squash, carrot, and sweet potato variants of the e-Nutribun. In 2025, it introduced Nutribunnet and Nutricookies, using FNRI’s latest product enhancements. Secretary Solidum lauded the enterprise for supporting the fight against hunger and malnutrition through food innovation.

Following the site visit, DOST-CAR officially launched the DOST-PSTO Baguio-Benguet Innovation Hub (iHUB), strategically located along Governor Pack Road. The iHUB was envisioned as a collaborative space for MSMEs, startups, and academic researchers to access technical support, resources, and S&T-based solutions. Secretary Solidum emphasized the hub’s role in advancing innovation ecosystems and promoting a stronger S&T presence in the region.

A significant highlight of the day was the unveiling of the plaque for the Artificial Groundwater Recharge Facility (AGRF) at the Athletic Bowl in Burnham Park, Baguio City, led by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong. Another AGRF site is situated at the Strawberry Farm in Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet, attended by DOST delegates and La Trinidad, Benguet representatives led by its City Mayor, Hon. Roderick C. Awingan. The AGRF is a climate-resilient, science-based solution to recurring challenges in water scarcity, flooding, and extreme weather. It works by injecting clean rainwater into aquifers through recharge wells during the rainy season, boosting groundwater infiltration and storage. This reduces flood risks, minimizes damage to agriculture and infrastructure, and helps secure a steady year-round water supply. The pilot initiative was funded by the DOST, implemented by ERDB–WWRRDEC under the DOST NICER Program, and is monitored by DOST–PCIEERD.

Capping the day’s lineup of activities, DOST inaugurated the Advanced Manufacturing Center – Cordillera (AMCEN-CAR) at Benguet State University. This marked the first AMCEN in the Cordillera and the fifth in the country, providing local industries and institutions with access to equipment, expertise, and research in advanced manufacturing. The launch demonstrated DOST’s commitment to strengthening regional industrial competitiveness through cutting-edge science and technology.

Through these back-to-back events, DOST-CAR showcased how S&T investments and partnerships are creating tangible impacts across sectors. As host of RSTW 2025, the regional office reaffirmed its mission to bridge innovation and inclusive development for the people of the Cordilleras. (Nelson Santos)