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Gov’t urged to hike PhilHealth funds

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Amid mounting healthcare costs, former Senator Bam Aquino stressed that the government must allocate sufficient funds to PhilHealth, government hospitals, and the Department of Health (DOH) to provide free health services for Filipinos.

Aquino emphasized that this approach would alleviate the burden on Filipinos, sparing them from worrying about hospitalization bills or waiting in line for financial assistance or guarantee letters from government agencies and politicians.

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Aside from healthcare, Aquino said the government must also provide ample funding for other services, such as education and assistance to underprivileged Filipinos.

Meanwhile, Aquino called for amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law, insisting it has failed to achieve its intention of reducing rice prices in the market through importation.

Instead of focusing on importation, Aquino said the government must focus on providing sufficient support for local farmers to boost their productivity. 

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