GOV’T. DID WORSE THAN ZERO BUDGET FOR PHILHEALTH. We all know by now that the government allocated zero to PhilHealth for next year, but did you know they did an even bigger crime for this year’s budget? Let’s dive into the details…🧵
Budget cuts happening left and right for health, education, and basic rights. Use of confidential funds not being explained properly. Brainless politicians topping the polls. Hard mode talaga pagiging Pilipino.
RISA SLAMS ZERO SUBSIDY FOR PHILHEALTH
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has condemned the decision to deny PhilHealth subsidies for the premium contributions of vulnerable groups under the proposed 2025 national budget, describing it as "unfair, illegal, and potentially unconstitutional."
"Denying PhilHealth support to pay the premium contribution of the most vulnerable is to deny Filipinos our right to health," Hontiveros said on Thursday, December 12. She emphasized that the government is duty-bound to shoulder the premiums of indirect contributors, including the poor, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Hontiveros warned that the move would place an undue financial burden on ordinary citizens who already pay monthly PhilHealth contributions, jeopardizing the nation’s universal healthcare goals.
"The PhilHealth charter, the Sin Tax Law and the UHC Act mandate that portions of certain taxes go to the state health insurer," she said, rejecting assertions that PhilHealth's reserve funds are sufficient to cover costs.
She further highlighted the irony of the decision being made on the eve of International Universal Health Coverage Day, noting that global standards make healthcare a government responsibility.
Hontiveros urged Filipinos to stand united in defending their right to accessible and quality healthcare.
At nightfall, Masungi’s trees come alive with a gentle, flickering glow as fireflies dance among the branches. These tiny lights bring a quiet magic to the forest, illuminating the importance of protecting nature’s delicate wonders. Special thanks to Nicco Valenzuela for capturing this mesmerizing moment on video during one of our night trails! #SaveMasungi
I am explicitly campaigning against Pia Cayetano, Camille Villar, and Erwin Tulfo. Allan Peter Cayetano, Mark Villar, and Raffy Tulfo are still in the Senate. Hindi family affair ang Senado.
Ipakita natin sa kanila na hindi okay sa taumbayan ito. No to family dynasties!
Respectfully, I don’t go above and beyond for people anymore. I meet you as far as you meet me. I speak to you as much as you speak to me. I include you as much as you include me.