Manila, May 7 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has increased its "Z benefit" package for breast cancer patients to PHP1.4 million.

In a news release on Tuesday, the state insurer said the enhanced Z benefit package now covers Stages 0 to 4 of breast cancer and even expanded the eligibility qualifications of members who can avail, even covering patients already undergoing treatment for the said illness.

"This significant leap in the Z Benefits Package for breast cancer is proof that PhilHealth is committed to delivering our mandate to provide responsive benefits to our Kababayans and we will continue implementing benefits that will improve the financial coverage under our thrust Pinalawak at Bagong Benepisyo pa...