Expanding the promise of universal health care
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-03 02:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Philippines, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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Universal Health Care (UHC) continues to anchor the government’s healthcare agenda, with expanded access to preventive care, affordable medicines and financial protection forming the core of ongoing reforms. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed these priorities during his State of the Nation Address, highlighting programs aimed at making healthcare more accessible to millions of Filipinos.
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