Red Cross to stop COVID-19 tests charged to PhilHealth

PhilHealth's outstanding balance to the Philippine Red Cross has reached more than 930 million pesos.

PhilHealth owes the Philippine Red Cross more than 930 million peso prompting Red Cross to stop providing swab tests to returning OFWs. Delays experienced. Source: Mohd Sarajan/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Highlights

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assured workers payment of their 13th month pay
• DOLE has suggested that Department of FInance extend financial assistance to struggling companies
• Speaker of the House Lord Allan Velasco has asked for unity under his leadership

Philippine Red Cross says it will stop conducting COVID-19 testing charged to PhilHealth due to unpaid services

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