SSS: Loan moratorium, penalty condonation, pinag-aaralan na

ni Madel Moratillo @News | March 30, 2025

Photo: File / SSS

Pinag-aaralan na ng Social Security System (SSS) na magpatupad ng loan moratorium sa mga miyembro nito habang condonation program naman sa employers.

Ito ay bilang bahagi ng kanilang relief measures sa gitna ng oil crisis at epekto nito.

Ayon kay SSS President Robert Joseph de Claro, nauunawaan nila ang kasalukuyang sitwasyon at hirap na nararanasan ng mga miyembro nila at employers.

“We are expediting internal reviews and consultations with stakeholders to roll out these support initiatives as swiftly as possible, while safeguarding the long-term sustainability of the SSS fund,” pahayag ni De Claro.

Pinag-aaralan rin aniya ng SSS ang mga opsyon para palawakin ang deadline sa pagbabayad ng kontribusyon.

“The SSS is also actively pursuing digital initiatives to simplify administrative and implementation processes to reduce compliance burden and ensure the timely delivery of relief measures and services,” pahayag pa ng opisyal.

Sa oras na maisapinal, iaanunsyo na lang umano ng SSS ang napagkasunduan.

PhilHealth, PSA Strengthen Partnership to Modernize Systems and Protect Member Benefits

by Info @Brand Zone | March 24, 2026

PR No. 2026-07 / March 26, 2026

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Statistics

Authority (PSA) have strengthened their partnership to modernize systems, prevent

fraudulent claims, and ensure benefits reach every Filipino, with the signing of a

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) co-

location and the launch of the PhilHealth Check Utility (PCU) today, March 26.

“Filipinos deserve a health insurance system that is modern, secure, and reliable,” said

PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado. “Through our partnership with the

PSA, we are strengthening our systems, improving the accuracy of our records, and

ensuring that every peso of the health fund supports legitimate claims and reaches every Filipino.”

He added that while safeguards are strengthened, access to benefits remains fully protected.

“As we clean and modernize our systems, we remain committed to ensuring that no eligible member is denied service. Our priority is to deliver services that are both secure and accessible for all,” he said.

Through the co-location initiative, PhilSys registration is available directly at selected PhilHealth offices, allowing members to register for their National ID while accessing PhilHealth services.

The PCU integrates PhilSys data to verify identities in real time, perform biometric liveness checks, and match records for accuracy, ensuring that only valid claims are processed. The system is fully integrated into key programs, including the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) and the GAMOT benefit availment process, streamlining the patient journey from consultation to medicine access.

These initiatives mark a significant step in PhilHealth’s digital transformation and

modernization efforts, aligned with the Universal Health Care Act. By strengthening identity verification, improving data integrity, and streamlining processes, PhilHealth and PSA reaffirm their commitment to a more accountable, efficient, and people-centered health system for all Filipinos.

Giyera sa Middle East... Presyo ng gamot at pagpapaospital, sapul — DOH

ni Madel Moratillo @Business | March 26, 2025

Photo Department of Health

Nagbabala si Health Secretary Ted Herbosa sa posibilidad ng pagtaas ng halaga ng gamot at pagpapaospital sa bansa kasundo ng patuloy na tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan.

Tiniyak naman ni Herbosa ang mahigpit na monitoring ng Department of Health (DOH) sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon at posibilidad ng problema sa delivery ng mga imported na gamot at iba pang medical supply.

Kung mangyayari ito, puwede aniyang magkaroon ng shortage.

Paglilinaw ng kalihim, sa ngayon, wala pang shortage ng gamot at medical supplies.

Maaga lang aniya silang kumikilos para maiwasan ang paglaki ng krisis.

Kaya ang DOH, naglatag na rin aniya ng emergency preparedness measures kabilang ang pagsuri sa kanilang inventory at tiyakin ang sapat na stock ng gamot at medical supplies.