Philippines Seeks P724-M South Korean Grant for Healthcare Initiative
The Philippine Department of Finance has requested a P724-million grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to support the Department of Health's Universal Health Care program for underserved communities along the Luzon Economic Corridor, aiming to enhance healthcare access.
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