May 26, 2022 – Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said that the sin taxes on alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, and sugar-sweetened beverages raised revenues for the Universal Health Care program and insured the country against the impact of the pandemic. Chua shared the country’s experience in pushing for excise tax legislation during the 75th continue reading : SIN TAXES FUNDED UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, BETTER SOCIAL SERVICES AMID PANDEMIC – NEDA
EXPLAINER: Universal Health Care Law and what it means to PH development
For 10 years now, Christine Porciuncula, an entrepreneur from Valenzuela City, has been battling end-stage renal disease. While she says the mental stress stemming from her condition is challenging enough, getting by with her erratic income is another story. Much of her budget is used to cover medical expenses. Money easily goes down the drain continue reading : EXPLAINER: Universal Health Care Law and what it means to PH development
