00:00House Speaker Martin Rumaldes agreed to the need of the Filipinos
00:05to pass the 2025 General Appropriations Bill.
00:08At the same time, he also defended the distribution of various government aid
00:14in Melales, Mora, in Italy.
00:19To those who doubted the importance of social safety nets,
00:23let this be a reminder.
00:25Ayuda is not charity, it is justice.
00:30It is our duty to ensure that no Filipino falls through the cracks,
00:35especially in times of crisis.
00:37House Speaker Martin Rumaldes defended the distribution of various government aid.
00:44In his final message before the session of the House of Representatives ended,
00:47the House Leader gave a statement that this is a legitimate program
00:50and that the beneficiaries are real people.
00:53To those who are against Ayuda, this administration is ready to show
00:58where every cent that has been allocated for this has gone.
01:02All of this program has a real beneficiary, a real receipt.
01:08There is no notice of disallowance from the Commission on Audit.
01:12The work of the Congress is sure of this fund
01:15and it is certain that it will reach the beneficiaries.
01:20At the same time, Rumaldes also defended
01:22the 2025 General Appropriations Bill of the Congress.
01:26His gate, even though there are people coming and going here,
01:29they are determined to meet the needs of the Filipinos.
01:33We ensure that every sector is supported,
01:36from agriculture to education, from healthcare to infrastructure.
01:42This is not just a budget, it is a blueprint of hope.
01:47In terms of prosperity, Rumaldes said
01:51that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, or PhilHealth,
01:54will recommend the payment of the contributions.
01:57This is done through the suspension of premium payments.
02:02If funds remain stable and in surplus,
02:05we will recommend a one-year suspension of premium payments for all paying members.
02:10This will serve as a form of relief to millions of Filipinos
02:14already grappling with inflation and rising prices.
02:19Next year, the Camera will begin an in-depth and fair investigation
02:24on the payment of the PhilHealth Fund.
02:27Mela Las Moras for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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