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.

Alex Eala, Carlos Yulo, paparangalan bilang ‘PSA Athletes of the Year’

by Info @Sports News | January 17, 2026

Photo: File / Alex Eala at Carlos Yulo - FB

Nakatakdang parangalan sina tennis sensation Alex Eala Olympic gold medalist gymnast Carlos Yulo bilang Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA)’s Male and Female Athletes of the Year sa PSA Annual Awards Night sa Pebrero 16.

Ito ang unang pagkakataon sa loob ng 22 taon na isang lalaki at isang babaeng atleta ang tatanggap ng naturang parangal, mula nang magbahagi ng karangalan sina People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao at golfer Jennifer Rosales noong 2004.

Tumatak si Alex sa taong 2025 dahil sa kanyang mga achievements kabilang na ang makasaysayang pagsabak sa Miami Open at pagkamit sa unang WTA 125 title sa Guadalajara Open.

Pinatunayan naman ni Yulo ang pamamayagpag niya sa international events gaya ng Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships at FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.

Presyo ng 21 agricultural products, lumobo nu'ng Pebrero — PSA

ni Angela Fernando - Trainee @News | February 23, 2024

Nagpahayag ang Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) na tumaas ang presyo ng 21 na produktong pang-agrikultura sa Pebrero.

Pinakatumaas ang presyo ng kamatis nitong buwan, mula P50 kada kilo nu'ng Enero hanggang P90 ngayong buwan.

Ilan sa iba pang produktong pang-agrikultura na tumaas ang presyo ay ang calamansi (mula P60 hanggang P90), talong (mula P40 hanggang P60), at ampalaya (mula P50 hanggang P60 hanggang P80).

Sinabi ng Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) na tumaas ang presyo ng ilang produktong pang-agrikultura dahil sa kakulangan ng suplay na dulot ng mababang bilang ng tanim ng mga magsasaka resulta ng bumulusok na presyo sa mga nakaraang buwan.