00:00PhilHealth assured the public it remains financially stable despite challenges,
00:05including a lack of subsidy in the 2025 budget and the transfer of 30 billion pesos
00:11to the National Treasury, the Philippine News Agency reported. PhilHealth President Emmanuel
00:16Ledesma Jr. confirmed all benefits will continue without cuts with 29.9 billion pesos in reserve
00:24funds. Recent improvements include a 95% increase in all case rate coverage,
00:31expanded benefits for conditions like breast cancer and cardiovascular diseases,
00:36and new coverage for rare conditions and dental care for children. Ledesma emphasized no premium
00:43hikes are expected this year or in the future and that PhilHealth remains committed to universal
00:50health coverage.
