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  • PHOTO: Senate passes proposed 2026 DOH Budget

    PHOTO: Senate passes proposed 2026 DOH Budget

    The Senate has approved the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Health (DOH), adopting key amendments endorsed by Senator Pia Cayetano in her capacity as sponsor and Senior Vice Chair of the Finance Committee. The Senator stressed that these adjustments are intended to further strengthen the health system, improve access for indigent patients, and ensure that critical programs receive the targeted support they need.

    Under these amendments, additional funding will reinforce and expand the Zero-Balance Billing Program in DOH and regional hospitals, including a pilot rollout in selected local government hospitals as determined by the department. The budget also provides for the direct allocation of medical assistance funds to major government specialty hospitals such as the Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Lung Center of the Philippines, and Philippine Children’s Medical Center. Further support was granted to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health, ensuring that essential institutions remain equipped to deliver life-saving care to Filipino families.

  • Sen. Pia Cayetano co-sponsors Resolution declaring National Family Week

    Sen. Pia Cayetano co-sponsors Resolution declaring National Family Week

    “Celebrate, but choose health,” Senator Pia S. Cayetano emphasized as she co-sponsored Proposed Resolution No. 125, introduced by Senate President Vicente Sotto III. The measure expresses the sense of the Senate to declare the last week of September of every year as National Family Week.

    Known for her consistent advocacy on health and nutrition, Senator Cayetano stressed the importance of honoring the Filipino tradition of celebrating family milestones, while also encouraging families to adopt healthier choices during these gatherings. She cautioned against the excessive consumption of soft drinks, fatty, and sugary foods that are heavily marketed to the public. For her, National Family Week should not only bring families closer together, but also inspire them to prioritize nutrition and overall well-being for a stronger, healthier future.