Hospitals That Treat Indigent Emergency-Case Patients Will Get Tax Deductions

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Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing for tax deductions for hospitals compliant to Republic Act 8344 or more popularly known as the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law.

Under Hontiveros' proposed Senate Bill No. 216, the cost of the basic emergency care incurred shall be tax deductible in favor of the said hospital or medical clinic that has given basic emergency medical services to the poor and indigent patient.

“I am confident that majority of our hospitals are compliant with the law and contributing to address the public health care gap", addressed Hontiveros. "We will make sure that their efforts in partnership with government hospitals in addressing the health care needs of our people are duly recognized and rewarded," she added.

Hontiveros, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, is set to call for a committee hearing on the said bill to “determine the loopholes in implementation and take into consideration the best and worst practices of the law."

“We know that there are existing cases of erring hospitals violating the law”, Hontiveros said. “We want to shed light on this matter so similar incidents will not happen in the future”, she continued.

Aside providing tax deductions for compliant hospitals, the said Senate bill also hopes to create a Health Facilities Oversight Board, chaired by a Department of Health representative. “The Board will provide a clear channel for redress of grievances by patients and ensuring their rights and welfare”, Hontiveros said.

Get the Ultimate Instax Savings with the Instax Harajuku Combo

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Since the launch of the first instax camera in the late 1990s, FUJIFILM has continued to innovate instant cameras and make them accessible in today’s digital age. Through instax, people all over the world can still experience the joy of having physical mementos of their precious memories. In celebration of reaching sales of 20 million units of instax cameras worldwide, Fujifilm Philippines has released a special package called the instax Harajuku Combo.

The Harajuku Combo includes one (1) instax mini 8 camera, one (1) pack of instax mini film glossy (10 sheets), one (1) instax film box, one (1) instax album, one (1) instax photo frame, and two (2) instax gift cards in yellow, blue, or red with the colors packaged at random.

Valued at Php5,279, save Php 1,280 when you avail the Harajuku Combo at Php 3,999.The package will be offered as a complete set and must be ordered together with the instax mini 8 camera. Customers are free to choose which colors of the instax mini 8 they intend to purchase.

Cute and compact, the instax mini 8 camera is ideal for daily use. Its popularity has grown so huge that it revived the interest of today’s millennials with cameras that allow users to print their pictures instantly.

The instax Harajuku Combo is available in Fujifilm-accredited stores and distributors nationwide this August.

ABM Global Solutions, Roxas Holdings Partner for Operations Enhancement

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ePLDT subsidiary ABM Global Solutions (AGS) has been tapped by Roxas Holdings, Inc. to support its business process enhancement initiatives.

Roxas Holdings, the largest integrated sugar business and the biggest ethanol producer in the Philippines, wanted to further strengthen its capabilities and support its operations.

With this in mind, Roxas Holdings partnered with AGS to implement for the company and its subsidiaries Microsoft Dynamics AX, the most advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. The new system is envisioned to handle the financial and procurement processes for Roxas Holdings which operates two sugar mills, a refinery, and two bioethanol plants. The ERP solution will also provide business intelligence, enabling accurate business insights and efficient decision-making.

A business solutions provider of choice for a growing number of enterprises in the country, AGS has established a strong track record in delivering quality consulting services and premier software applications.

“We are pleased to have ePLDT/AGS as our partner in enhancing our ICT systems,” said Roxas Holdings President & CEO Hubert Tubio. “Having expert support for our ICT initiatives will enable us to leverage on technology to boost operational efficiency and service delivery.”

“It has always been our goal to help Philippine businesses level up through ICT,” shared Ernesto Alberto, AGS Chairman and ePLDT President. “With our innovative software solutions and pool of expert personnel, we will continue to support enterprises in their drive to be globally competitive.”

To know more about AGS’ ERP solutions, visit www.abmglobal-solutions.com.

*Photo caption: Shown in photo during the contract signing are from left to right: Luigi Lopa, AGS General Manager; Nerissa Ramos, ePLDT Group COO and AGS President and CEO; Ernesto Alberto, PLDT/Smart EVP for Enterprise and International Carrier Business, ePLDT President, and AGS Chairman; Hubert Tubio, RHI President and CEO; Celso Dimarucut, RHI CFO & EVP for Finance; and Ronnie Villanueva, RHI AVP & Head, ICT.