Legarda files bill to reward years of loyalty among PhilHealth members with enhanced benefits

February 1, 2025

Manila, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda has filed a groundbreaking bill seeking to recognize and reward the loyalty of long-term PhilHealth contributors, aiming to address long-standing grievances about inequities in the national health insurance system. The proposed measure establishes the PhilHealth Member Recognition Program (PMRP), a points-based system designed to reward members for consistent and sustained contributions, offering additional tangible benefits beyond the standard package.
Under the bill, members who have consistently paid premiums will receive retroactive recognition for their past […]

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Legarda calls for increased education funding, stronger multisectoral action at EDCOM II Year 2 Report launch

February 1, 2025

Senator Loren Legarda, Commissioner of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), joined key stakeholders in launching the Year 2 Report of EDCOM II, “Fixing the Foundations: A Matter of National Survival,” at the Senate of the Philippines on Tuesday, emphasizing education as the backbone of national progress.
“Today is about a vision—one that is deliberate, informed, and firmly centered on the Filipino learner. The launch of EDCOM II’s Year Two Report marks the culmination of rigorous study and insightful […]

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