EyePower Center

20/12/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐏

The Bicameral Conference Committee for the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (House Bill 4058) raises the budget for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program to ₱51 billion while allocating ₱69.78 billion for the PhilHealth insurance premiums for the poor. Despite the increase of PhP 16.52 billion, this allocation still falls short of the government’s obligation under the Universal Health Care (UHC).

The UHC Act mandates the National Government to fully subsidize the premiums of 24.5 million indirect contributors. Therefore, the PhilHealth budget for 2026 should be at least ₱147 billion. The current allocation of ₱69.78 billion leaves a significant funding gap.

Expanding MAIFIP for 1.2 million Filipinos is important, but not at the cost of insurance for 24.5 million countrymen who cannot afford it. Even if guarantee letters are removed, MAIFIP shifts health care from a rights-based approach to one based on individual discretion, removing safeguards required by the UHC Act that assure cost-effectiveness, affordability, and equitable distribution of benefits.

We respectfully urge Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to, once and for all, provide the appropriate budget for PhilHealth and to reduce and gradually phase out MAIFIP.

The government should move beyond promises of greater health benefits and ensure adequate funding to fulfill these commitments.

Signed:
1. Philippine Medical Association
2. Philippine College of Physicians
3. Philippine College of Surgeons
4. Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
5. Philippine League of Government and Private Midwives Inc.
6. Philippine Pharmacists Association
7. Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes
8. Ang NARS
9. Asia-Pacific Center for Evidence-Based Health Care
10. Association of Hand Surgeons of the Philippines
11. Child Neurology Society Philippines
12. Kalusugan ng Mag-Ina (KMI)
13. Pain Society of the Philippines
14. Pediatric Nephrology Society of the Philippines
15. Philippine Academic Society of Social and Community Medicine
16. Philippine Academy for Head and Neck Surgery
17. Philippine Academy of Family Physicians
18. Philippine Academy of Occupational Therapists
19. Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology
20. Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists
21. Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
22. Philippine Addiction Specialists Society
23. Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Inc
24. Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors
25. Philippine Association of Nutrition
26. Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
27. Philippine Association of Speech-Language Pathologists
28. Philippine College of Adult Nephrology
29. Philippine College of Chest Physicians
30. Philippine College of Emergency Medicine
31. Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
32. Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine
33. Philippine Dermatological Society
34. Philippine Heart Association
35. Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines
36. Philippine League Against Epilepsy
37. Philippine Lipid and Atherosclerosis Society
38. Philippine Neurological Association
39. Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
40. Philippine Orthopaedic Association
41. Philippine Pediatric Society
42. Philippine Physical Therapy Association
43. Philippine Psychiatric Association
44. Philippine Rheumatology Association
45. Philippine Society for Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy
46. Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
47. Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
48. Philippine Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy
49. Philippine Society for Literature and Narrative Medicine
50. Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
51. Philippine Society for Reproductive Medicine
52. Philippine Society for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
53. Philippine Society of Adolescent Medicine Specialists, Inc
54. Philippine Society of Cardiovascular Catheterization and Interventions
55. Philippine Society of Climacteric Medicine
56. Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology
57. Philippine Society of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology
58. Philippine Society of Gastroenterology
59. Philippine Society of General Internal Medicine
60. Philippine Society of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
61. Philippine Society of Hypertension
62. Philippine Society of Medical Oncology
63. Philippine Society of Nephrology
64. Philippine Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
65. Philippine Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
66. Philippine Society of Pediatric Hematology
67. Philippine Society of Public Health Physicians
68. Philippine Spine Society
69. Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines
70. Society of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Philippines
71. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines

09/12/2025

Childhood nearsightedness...

Childhood myopia (nearsightedness) is on the rise. Here's what parents should know: https://ow.ly/sFsV50XAXmA

02/12/2025

Listen to your doctor, not in social media...

"It’s understandable to want to get rid of pink eye quickly, but people should avoid trying unproven remedies they’ve heard of on social media," said Academy spokesperson Ami Vadada, MD. More from USA TODAY https://ow.ly/Y52550Xx5hk

25/11/2025

Position filled. We're no longer looking for a clinic assistant.

🌟 **WE ARE HIRING!** 🌟
**EyePower Center** is looking for a **Female Clinic Staff / Clinic Assistant / Secretary** to join our team.

📌 **Qualifications:**

* Honest and responsible
* Computer literate
* Willing to learn and be trained
* With good communication skills is a plus

🕒 **Work Schedule:**
**Monday to Saturday**
**8:00 AM – 5:00 PM**

💼 **Compensation:**

* **OJT (3 months):** ₱400/day allowance
* **After 2–3 months (regular status):** ₱525/day

📩 **How to Apply:**
Please **submit your resume** directly to our official page: **EyePower Center**.

Join our growing clinic and be part of a supportive, patient-focused team! 👁️✨

21/10/2025

Announcement:

We have changed our name from MLPC Vision Center to EyePower Center but we have the same location and schedule.

14/10/2025

🌼 Allergies and Itchy Eyes: What You Can Do

Red, itchy, watery eyes during allergy season? It might be allergic conjunctivitis.
💡 Tips to relieve symptoms:
🧼 Wash hands & face after coming indoors
😎 Wear sunglasses outdoors to block pollen
❄️ Use cold compresses
💧 Try preservative-free artificial tears
❗ See your eye doctor for proper treatment


A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY:
Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

Source: American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

30/09/2025

Floaters vs. Flashes: What’s Normal and What’s Dangerous?

We all see floaters or flashes sometimes—but when are they a problem?

✅ Normal: Occasional small floaters that move when you shift your eyes.

⚠️ Dangerous: Sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a dark shadow in your vision.

These may signal a retinal tear or detachment. Don’t wait—see your ophthalmologist right away.



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

29/09/2025

Retinal Detachment: Why Sudden Flashes and Floaters Are a Red Flag

Seeing sudden flashes of light or a shower of floaters? ⚠️ Don’t ignore it—it could be a retinal detachment, a serious condition that can cause permanent blindness if untreated.
🚨 Other warning signs:
🕶️ A dark shadow or curtain across your vision
📉 Sudden loss of peripheral vision

If you experience these, seek urgent care from an ophthalmologist. Timing is everything in saving your sight!



A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

Q:Safe bala ang ulan e hugas sa mata? A: INDI, dapat distilled water or saline solution and usaron mag hugas sa mata.

Is Rainwater Safe for Your Eyes? Here’s the Truth

Quick answer: No! Rain may look clean, but it can contain pollutants and microbes harmful to your eyes.
😣 It may worsen irritation or cause conjunctivitis
💧 Never use rainwater to wash your eyes
💡 Always use clean, distilled water or saline solution

Keep your eyes safe from rainwater.


A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY: Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.

10/09/2025

We have a fully equipped eye clinic in Guimaras now. We will start consultations on Sept 17,2025. If you have pterygiums or cataracts, we can do your surgeries in Guimaras Specialist Medical Center!

👁️ Eye Care is Here at Guimaras Specialist Medical Center, Inc.!
We’re excited to announce that 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙥𝙝𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 are now available at GSMCI.

📌 Be part of our first Ophtha Screening & Consultation
🗓 September 17, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Gsmci Out-Patient Dept

Because your vision matters.