10/08/2026
The management and staff of Saint Pio Hospital extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Edwin M. Mercado on his appointment as Acting Secretary of Health, and to Dr. Beverly Lorraine C. Ho as Acting President and CEO of PhilHealth.
We look forward to working alongside the Department of Health and PhilHealth in achieving accessible, quality, and compassionate healthcare for every Filipino family. 🇵🇭
Welcoming a new chapter for Philippine health care.
The Department of Health and PhilHealth welcomes Dr. Edwin M. Mercado as the new Secretary of Health, and Dr. Beverly Lorraine C. Ho as PhilHealth’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
As both agencies open another chapter, we extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Jose "Brix" Pujalte for his dedicated service. We wish him strength and a full recovery as he now focuses on regaining his health.
The President’s marching orders are clear: promote wellness, prevent disease, strengthen primary care, and champion zero-balance billing for facility-based care—so that no Filipino family is forced to carry a burden it was never meant to bear.
Together, DOH and PhilHealth will build on the gains already made and move toward a future where every Filipino family receives the care they need, when they need it; where no one has to choose between getting well and getting by; and where our people can trust that the health system will be there when it matters most.
Mabilis. Patas. Mapagkakatiwalaan.