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Group welcomes expanded PhilHealth aid for children with disabilities
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Group welcomes expanded PhilHealth aid for children with disabilities

A child-focused nonprofit organization, the NORFIL Foundation Inc., has expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement to double PhilHealth benefits for children with developmental disabilities. This initiative aims to improve access to essential therapies for these children. While welcoming this development, the foundation urged the government to consider broader reforms that extend beyond healthcare. The foundation has been involved in providing foster care and adoption services, indicating its active role in supporting vulnerable children.

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Group welcomes expanded PhilHealth aid for children with disabilities

A child-focused nonprofit organization, the NORFIL Foundation Inc., has expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s announcement to double PhilHealth benefits for children with developmental disabilities. This initiative aims to improve access to essential therapies for these children. While welcoming this development, the foundation urged the government to consider broader reforms that extend beyond healthcare. The foundation has been involved in providing foster care and adoption services, indicating its active role in supporting vulnerable children.

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