Groups hit proposed MAIFIP increase, seek bigger PhilHealth budget

Oct 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A House budget panel’s move to increase funding for the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program drew criticism on Tuesday, with several groups saying the additional funds should instead be used to strengthen the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). Healthcare professionals, budget watchdogs, labor groups and basic sector

MalaysianTalks is a platform for every Malaysian to get the latest updates and insights on the entertainment news. We set out a mission to be Malaysia’s leading entertainment site.