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10 months ago

A Call for Accountability: On the Defunding of PhilHealth By Dr. Tony Leachon, Independent Health Reform Advocate #HealthWithHonor #PhilHealth74B #BudgetTransparencyNow The quiet removal of ₱74 billion in legally mandated health subsidies from the 2025 national budget is not a clerical error—it is a calculated decision that demands urgent scrutiny. This deletion, made during closed-door bicameral meetings, stripped PhilHealth of its core funding under the Sin Tax Law. It happened without public consultation, clear authorship, or justification. And it happened under the watch of those entrusted to protect the Filipino people’s right to health. The funds were not lost. They were redirected—converted into discretionary programs such as AKAP, MAIFCS, and other political dole-outs that prioritize short-term visibility over long-term reform. This undermines the Universal Health Care Act and betrays the public trust. Those in leadership—especially those with the power to approve, block, or influence budget decisions—must reflect deeply and pray for discernment. The consequences of this decision are not theoretical. They are felt in every unpaid hospital claim, every underfunded health center, and every Filipino family forced to choose between medicine and survival. Congress must confront the growing perception that the national budget has become a political tool, not a moral compass. The deletion of PhilHealth’s subsidy violates both the spirit and the letter of the law. It demands full transparency and genuine accountability. We call on our leaders to restore the health funds to their rightful place: in service of the Filipino people. We call on institutions to name the authors of this deletion, as urged by Senators and Representatives who still believe in the sanctity of public service. The Filipino people deserve answers. And they deserve better. #HealthWithHonor #RelentlessForChange

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By Dr. Tony Leachon, Independent Health Reform Advocate

#HealthWithHonor #PhilHealth74B #BudgetTransparencyNow

The quiet removal of ₱74 billion in legally mandated health subsidies from the 2025 national budget is not a clerical error—it is a calculated decision that demands urgent scrutiny.

This deletion, made during closed-door bicameral meetings, stripped PhilHealth of its core funding under the Sin Tax Law. It happened without public consultation, clear authorship, or justification. And it happened under the watch of those entrusted to protect the Filipino people’s right to health.

The funds were not lost. They were redirected—converted into discretionary programs such as AKAP, MAIFCS, and other political dole-outs that prioritize short-term visibility over long-term reform. This undermines the Universal Health Care Act and betrays the public trust.

Those in leadership—especially those with the power to approve, block, or influence budget decisions—must reflect deeply and pray for discernment.

The consequences of this decision are not theoretical. They are felt in every unpaid hospital claim, every underfunded health center, and every Filipino family forced to choose between medicine and survival.

Congress must confront the growing perception that the national budget has become a political tool, not a moral compass. The deletion of PhilHealth’s subsidy violates both the spirit and the letter of the law. It demands full transparency and genuine accountability.

We call on our leaders to restore the health funds to their rightful place: in service of the Filipino people.

We call on institutions to name the authors of this deletion, as urged by Senators and Representatives who still believe in the sanctity of public service.

The Filipino people deserve answers. And they deserve better.

#HealthWithHonor
#RelentlessForChange

UE 150 The Workers Union at UNC @workersunionunc

about 5 years ago

Grad Workers deserve fair pay and to be compensated for the work we do. Instead UNC is cutting funding, resources and graduate budgets.... #HigherEdWorksBecauseWeDo #BudgetTransparencyNow #PayGradWorkers #COLA

PSC/CUNY @PSC_CUNY

over 5 years ago

Gather to protest on Zoom and at @Hunter_College at 68th St & Lexington! Thursday, Oct 15 from 12-2pm DEMAND: end & reverse cuts and layoffs! Budget transparency now! #BudgetTransparencyNow Hosted by @HunterPSCCUNY Facebook event: https://t.co/JmaV1WBwkb

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