DOH to source P311 M from contingency fund for benefits of additional 20K frontliners

The DOH will source P311 million from its contingency fund to cover the benefits of over 20,000 healthcare workers initially added to the existing list of qualified recipients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. | CMRamosINQ

Vergeire, however, said this number is not yet final as they are still waiting for the submission of a final list from the DOH’s regional offices and health facilities.

Vergeire said the DOH has already coordinated with the Department of Budget and Management , which has now sought the approval of the Office of the President for the use of the said fund.to use whatever money the government has and pay health workers who have yet to receive their benefits.

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