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Congress Budget Sparks Concerns Over Health Fund Diversion

12/20/2025

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Congress prepares to send the budget to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approval.
Concerns are rising over potential fund diversion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Critics warn that such diversion could undermine universal health coverage.
Access to the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients program requires guarantee letters from lawmakers, increasing delays during emergencies and prompting families to seek political intervention.

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Congress prepares to send the budget to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approval.
Concerns are rising over potential fund diversion from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Critics warn that such diversion could undermine universal health coverage.
Access to the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients program requires guarantee letters from lawmakers, increasing delays during emergencies and prompting families to seek political intervention.