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Rodrigo Duterte Department of Health budget
The Philippines 
October 6, 2019October 13, 2019

Despite pushing for universal healthcare, the Duterte government slashed billions off the health budget

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1244 Views department of health philippines, featured, rodrigo duterte, universal healthcare philippines

Supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte were jubilant when he signed the Universal Healthcare Act into law early this year. It fulfilled his key campaign

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Bong Go Malasakit Center
The Philippines 
August 29, 2019

If Universal Healthcare is to be implemented, what is the point of the Malasakit Centers?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2494 Views bong go, edcel lagman, featured, healthcare in the philippines, malasakit center, universal healthcare philippines

Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed a measure increasing the excise tax on tobacco products. It followed an earlier tax hike on tobacco, fuel,

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