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For the second time around, heading the Department of National Defense (DND), Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. vows to pursue in Congress the approval of a new Defense Act. Teodoro believes the passage into law of the new Defense Act will finally achieve the “cutting edge of the asymmetric defense” that will secure and effectively protect our country from both internal and external threats herein now and in the future.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) will set up a grievance board that will investigate the failure of granting COVID-19 benefits and allowances to eligible health care workers (HCWs).
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved the transfer of seven “incompetent” officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 11) — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa blamed the executive committee of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for inefficiency in the payment of hospital claims.
An international security expert revealed that several former armed groups in Mindanao turned from acts of terrorism to cigarette and rice smuggling.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has reappointed Teodoro Herbosa as secretary of the Department of Health, and named former military chief Andres Centino as presidential assistant for maritime concerns.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 29) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday reappointed Teodoro Herbosa as health secretary, while naming former Armed Forces chief Andres Centino as presidential assistant for maritime concerns.
SEN. Christopher «Bong» Go on Tuesday raised the urgent need to bolster the Department of Health's (DoH) budget as the country continues to navigate through the effects of the pandemic and amid several existing and emerging public health concerns.