MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) will set aside P17 billion from its proposed budget next year for the disbursement of mandated health emergency allowances (HEA) for healthcare workers who rendered services for COVID-19 patients. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said another P15.2 billion was allotted under the 2023 General Appropriations Act which is pending release this year. With a total of P30 billion disbursed for the COVID-19 benefits of healthcare workers so far, Herbosa pointed out that 'it is not enough, that's why some healthcare workers still haven't received [the benefits].

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