On Diverting PhilHealth’s “Unutilized” P89.9B Gov’t Subsidy

Diverting PhilHealth’s “unutilized” P89.9B government subsidy to the Unprogrammed Fund in violation of the Universal Healthcare Act (and maybe the GAA itself) may create some serious security problems than we can imagine.

Related:
Moratorium on Corruption: A Challenge to PhilHealth
Reforming the MUP Pension System: A Position Paper of PMA Class of 1971 Inc.
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The 3rd chamber [Philippine Star]

From Ana Marie Pamintuan‘s column in The Philippine Star: Lacson, who unlike some lawmakers reads the fine print before affixing his signature to the budget measure, describes the bicameral conference as “the third chamber of Congress” where budgeting “miracles” happen.

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JPE, the Centenarian [published in The Philippine Star]

Senators Ping Lacson and Juan Ponce Enrile in 2004

Former Sen. Ping Lacson on JPE the centenarian, as published in The Philippine Star: “Considering his advanced age, JPE has the distinction of retaining not only his legal acumen and skills but also his brilliance and mental acuity that lawyers half his age would not dare challenge in any forum.”

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TALKING POINTS IN REFORMING THE MUP PENSION SYSTEM: A Position Paper of PMA Class of 1971, Inc.

Any proposed changes should not be discriminatory, hence must apply to other non-contributory systems like the judiciary, prosecution service, and constitutional commissions. Also, the diminution of pension benefits will violate the Constitution. These are among the talking points of the Position Paper of the PMA Class of 1971, Inc., discussed in further detail.

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Military and uniformed personnel pension conundrum [BusinessMirror]

From BusinessMirror: Retirement pensions, especially for those who have served honorably in the AFP and other uniformed services, must be treated as a vital part of an incentive package for retirees as well as for those planning to serve the country through the profession of arms. This was the stand of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Matatag” Class of 1971 Inc. in its position paper.

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