Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that President Duterte ordered PhilHealth to suspend the collection of the increased premium rates from OFWs on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Roque said all contributions of OFWs to PhilHealth will be “voluntary.”

The move came after the state-owned agency drew flak from thousands of Filipinos online, along with some government officials, for implementing a raise in the premium contribution of OFWs

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