PhilHealth, short for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, is indeed a health insurance program administered by the Philippine government. Its main objective is to provide financial assistance and health insurance coverage to all Filipino citizens, regardless of their employment status. The program offers a range of benefits that include coverage for hospitalization, surgery, medicines, laboratory…
Through the ongoing changes brought about by the global health crisis, the Philippine government is continuously striving to safeguard our frontliners, including our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as they return to their jobs to support their families and contribute to the country’s economic progress. As part of these efforts, the Duterte administration has established the…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a government agency in the Philippines dedicated to supporting Filipino migrant workers and their families by providing social and economic benefits. Established in 1977, the primary objective of OWWA is to address the specific needs and concerns of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Since its establishment, OWWA has played…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) has taken significant steps to ensure the safety and protection of its member Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). In this pursuit, OWWA has launched the Supplemental Medical Assistance for OFWs (MEDplus) Program. This program aims to provide one-time financial assistance to support the hospitalization of active OWWA member OFWs who…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is an agency in the Philippines that provides various social benefits to assist Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. These benefits aim to support OFWs in times of need and provide them with financial assistance, healthcare, and other essential services. Some of the social benefits offered by OWWA…
The Malasakit Center is a program initiated by the Philippine government to address the issue of financial barriers to healthcare access for indigent and financially incapable Filipino patients. It aims to provide a convenient and centralized location where eligible patients can access various forms of financial assistance from different government agencies. “Malasakit Center for Filipinos…
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