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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation was hopeful that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would review the decision not to grant it a subsidy for 2025, as the agency assured the public it still had sufficient funds for its beneficiaries.Dr. Israel Francis Pargas, Senior Vice President for PhilHealth's Health Finance Policy Sector, admitted during a Dobol B TV interview that the decision was a surprise.
"Ang mangyayari po niyan, kung talagang wala na maisasabatas, na zero budget po talaga tayo, kung ano po ang ating pondo sa ngayon, katulad po ng mga nababanggit na surplus and investment funds, doon po natin lahat kukunin 'yung magiging pondo natin para sa taong 2025," he said.While confident the current funds would suffice for 2025, Pargas cautioned that potential challenges might emerge by 2026, particularly in administrative expenses.
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