DBM approves P10.377B for Zero Balance Billing, boosts govt push to free patients from hospital costs
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-09-05 18:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Philippines, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P10.377 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) to support the implementation of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) Program, strengthening the government’s push to ease the financial burden of hospitalization on Filipino families.
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