THE House of Representatives approved on second reading the bill granting the country's President the power to suspend the scheduled increase in the premium contributions of members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in times of national emergencies.

The proposed measure, House Bill 8461, was approved on second reading via voice vote on Tuesday.

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