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HMOs told not to discriminate against people living with HIV
The Insurance Commission sets guidelines for health maintenance organizations on the assessment of risks of persons with HIV or perceived to have HIV
COA to Philhealth regional officials: Return P34-M illegal bonuses
The Commission on Audit denies the petitions for review filed by Philhealth regional offices in Metro Manila and Soccsksargen
Duterte says he fired Jesus Aranas
'I will deal with corruption. I’m dealing it until now,' says President Rodrigo Duterte before announcing in a speech in Leyte that he sacked the GSIS executive
GSIS backpedals on planned sale of port property
GSIS Chairman Rolando Macasaet says they revoked resolutions authorizing the sale of the 67-hectare property where ICTSI is operating
TIMELINE: GSIS, Enrique Razon's dispute over port property
GSIS president Jesus Clint Aranas quits his post amid revived plans to sell the land where port tycoon Enrique Razon's ICTSI operates. Here is a timeline of events dating all the way back to the 1970s.
Angara wants Senate probe into Philhealth scam
Senator Juan Edgardo Angara says the probe would help craft policies to 'prevent such fraud' and 'conduct a review of the fund utilization' of the government corporation
GSIS president Jesus Aranas resigns
(UPDATED) 'I resign, secure in the knowledge that I have unwaveringly advanced the interest of GSIS and its members,' GSIS president Jesus Clint Aranas says in his letter to President Rodrigo Duterte
Duque volunteers to be investigated by DOJ in ongoing PhilHealth probe
Even though he was not being probed, the health secretary asks the DOJ to investigate him
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FALSE: PhilHealth’s problems started during Hontiveros' term – Garin
The former health secretary said they spotted fraudulent schemes way back in 2006. Hontiveros was not yet part of PhilHealth then
Ricardo Morales named PhilHealth president
(UPDATED) From being appointed to the MWSS, retired army general Ricardo Morales has been tapped to head the embattled PhilHealth
Gov't to run after corrupt health providers, PhilHealth officials – Duque
'Tama na ang hocus pocus...I will ensure that justice will be served to those who defraud the system,' says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III
Why doctor in Philhealth scandal is still detained despite warrantless arrest
’It is unclear what the basis is,’ says law professor Ted Te who also called a court’s habeas corpus ruling ‘confusing’
After reshuffle, PhilHealth COO Ruben Basa to take over as officer-in-charge – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque II assures the public PhilHealth's services would not be affected by the reshuffle and change in leadership
Dialysis center staff face fraud charges, but not Philhealth officials
Complaints of estafa and falsification of documents are filed against 10 employees of the Wellmed Dialysis Center, including the two whistleblowers
Duterte asks doctor-businessman Jaime Cruz to be PhilHealth president
Dr Jaime T. Cruz, CEO of the JTC Group of Companies, is yet to accept the President's offer
Doctor tagged in Philhealth scandal arrested without warrant
Dr Brian Sy, an owner of the dialysis center that allegedly charged Philhealth for the treatment of ghost patients, is arrested when he shows up at the NBI on a subpoena
Duterte asks PhilHealth acting president, board members to resign
(UPDATED) But President Rodrigo Duterte will still need to accept their resignation. Malacañang gives assurances PhilHealth services will not be hampered.
Duterte eyes reshuffle at PhilHealth
(UPDATED) The planned reshuffle stems from allegations that the government agency paid for the dialysis treatment of patients who were already dead or had completed their treatment
Duterte orders PhilHealth to run after employees in 'ghost' kidney treatments
PhilHealth management must pursue criminal complaints against officials and employees involved in the alleged scam, says President Rodrigo Duterte
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Trump administration escalates legal battle against Obamacare
Democrats react with anger to the administration's latest move
Why households, enterprises need micro-insurance
The government and the private sector are hitting two birds in one stone in the promotion of micro-insurance: disaster-preparedness and financial inclusion
Duterte approves law overhauling SSS charter
The law is meant to protect and increase the SSS fund, the source of pension for Filipinos
At least $9 billion in insurance claims from California fires
'The devastating wildfires of 2018 were the deadliest and costliest wildfire catastrophes in California's history," says California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.
Supreme Court: Tax on non-life insurance still effective
The Supreme Court reverses an earlier ruling of the Makati City Regional Trial Court
Another PhilHealth acting president accused of corruption
Employees tell the Ombudsman PhilHealth acting president and CEO Roy Ferrer continued to be reimbursed by PhilHealth as a private doctor while receiving salaries and allowances as its board member
FWD Life Philippines launches new financial protection Set for Tomorrow
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Cyber insurance market to double by 2020, says reinsurance firm
Companies may more than double their spending on cyber insurance from $3.4 to $4 billion in 2017 to $8 to $9 billion by 2020, according to Munich Re
BSP shuts down Batangas-based Tiaong Rural Bank
Tiaong Rural Bank, Inc. is the 6th problmatic bank to be shut down this year
COA to PhilHealth: Return P164-M illegal perks
The Commission on Audit reminds PhilHealth that its operating fund is mainly sourced from members' contributions which 'should be managed and protected with utmost integrity'
Duterte to certify as urgent universal healthcare coverage bill
Supporters of the bill say the proposed measure would give Filipinos the 'full spectrum' of health services but its critics fear it would allow private facilities to dominate the health care system
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Employees hold nationwide vigil to protest PhilHealth mismanagement
(UPDATED) From Luzon to Mindanao, employees unite to protest the grave abuses inside the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. They send photos deliberately blurred to hide their identities.
Congress pushes for climate-based crop insurance
Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate agriculture committee, says she expects the climate-based crop insurance law to be approved within the year
House to investigate PhilHealth OIC's excessive travels, hotel stays
Surigao Del Norte 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel says he will schedule a probe in August into the lavish lifestyle of PhilHealth interim president Celestina De la Serna
Garin, Padilla face graft complaint over P10.6-B PhilHealth seniors' fund
Former health secretary Janette Garin and ex-PhilHealth CEO Alex Padilla deny the accusation, saying there was no money lost or stolen when they used the fund to establish health centers nationwide
Contrary to OIC claim, PhilHealth rents housing for its officers
Documents and photos contradict the claim of interim president Celestina Ma Jude de la Serna that PhilHealth 'doesn't have a service apartment' so she has to stay in hotels
Concerns over State Insurance Fund's sustainability after pension benefits hike
Labor group Sentro raises questions on the sustainability of the State Insurance Fund after President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order raising pension benefits of disabled workers
PhilHealth OIC seeks meeting with Duterte to defend trips
'If somebody from Malacañang is watching, I am waiting for the President to call me or if I can set an appointment with him, at least hear my side,' says PhilHealth interim president Celestina Ma Jude de la Serna
PhilHealth OIC spends P627k for travels amid P9-B net loss in 2017
State auditors ask PhilHealth interim president Celestina Ma. Jude de la Serna to explain the 'irregular' allowances she received, amounting to almost a million pesos in 2017
GT Capital spending over P100 billion in 2018
The listed holding firm of tycoon George Ty plans to go big this year with its banking unit's expansion plans
Italian insurer Generali refocuses on lucrative PH market
Having focused on niches such as employee benefits and BPOs since its partnership with BDO ended, Generali is now on expansion mode
SC suspends lawyer Eligio Mallari for delaying tactics
Eligio Mallari is the lawyer who filed separate complaints against Overall Deputy Ombudsman Carandang and Chief Justice Sereno
Investing for your child and Paying it Forward
The GradMaker app from Manulife gives parents the opportunity to invest in their child’s future and Pay It Forward to children in need
Shifting mindsets, Big Data, and mass personalization in the financial services industry
How do financial institutions stay afloat – and sail on – in the face of rapid modernization? By listening closely to their clients, says Sun Life Financial’s Mylene Lopa
Storm caused 90 million euros in damage – Dutch insurers
The Dutch Association of Insurers cautions it had not yet added in the cost of any havoc to businesses, government buildings and the agriculture sector
National Press Club wins anew in legal battle vs GSIS
The Court of Appeals affirmed an order by the Regional Trial Court dismissing the estafa complaint filed by GSIS against former officers of the NPC in connection with the sale of a Vicente Manansala mural
U.S. drugstore chain CVS to buy medical insurer Aetna for $69B
The merger between CVS and Aetna comes amid rising medical costs for many citizens and employers, including prescription medicines
COA holds SSS President Dooc liable for crashing office car
Emmanuel Dooc is found negligent for dozing off behind the wheel of his government-issued car in 2015, when he still headed the Insurance Commission
