Gov. Joet Garcia fully supports LAB for ALL

Gov. Joet Garcia fully supports LAB for ALL

Governor Joet Garcia expressed full support for the national government’s healthcare initiative “LAB For All” (Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot para sa Lahat), emphasizing its vital role in expanding access to essential medical services, especially for underserved communities. The LAB for ALL event was held at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, today February 24. Spearheaded by […]

Samal clinches Top 6 spot in Central Luzon Health Excellence Awards

Samal clinches Top 6 spot in Central Luzon Health Excellence Awards

The Municipality of Samal earned recognition as a Top 6 Awardee in the Central Luzon 11th Excellence Awards for Health held November 24, at Royce Hotel in Clark, Pampanga. Councilor Erval Flores, together with Dr. Ryan James Suguitan personally received the award on behalf of the local government. The recognition underscores the strong implementation of health […]

Rep. Nisay Pushes for Lower PhilHealth Contributions, Wider Benefits

Rep. Nisay Pushes for Lower PhilHealth Contributions, Wider Benefits

Pusong Pinoy Partylist Rep. Jett Nisay has urged PhilHealth to review its policies and provide members with more affordable contributions while expanding benefits. He noted that many Filipinos continue to struggle with healthcare costs, stressing the need for reforms that make medical services both accessible and sustainable. Nisay clarified that his call is not for […]

Bataan healthcare programs in the post-pandemic

Governor Joet Garcia on Friday, September 2 presided over the Provincial Local Health Board Meeting held at The Bunker. Said meeting focused on updates regarding the Philhealth Konsulta, Universal Health Care (UHC)Law, vaccination campaign, ensuring the safety of students as they return to school, and other health programs of the province. The Provincial Health Office […]

Samal and Dinalupihan, first two pilot areas of UHC

In preparation for the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) spearheaded the 1st UHC Technical Working Group (UHC-TWG) meeting attended by all stakeholders last August 18 at The Bunker. The UHC law aims to make quality, affordable health care goods and services as well as financial medical assistance […]