Message
The Manifesto of Solidarity and Collaboration, signed by Atty. Gilbert Lauengco, Chief of Staff for Dr. Willie Ong, was formally launched today, December 12, 2024, at Spices Restaurant, The Peninsula Manila, Makati. Dr. Eric Tayag, General Bennie de Leon, and other HEAL PH nominees were present to witness the event. Picture Credit: philippinesgraphic.com
Key Platform Objectives:
- Provide free and unlimited healthcare for all Filipinos
- Establish universal health cards for comprehensive medical coverage
- Deliver modern, complete public hospital services for the poor
- Ensure affordable and accessible healthcare as a fundamental right
Detailed Platform Overview
Healthcare Vision
Heal PH aims to transform healthcare accessibility in the Philippines, inspired by Brazil's healthcare model. Their core mission is encapsulated in their tagline: "May pag-asa ka nang magka-healthcard! Unlimited Coverage; Para sa libre, moderno, kumpletong public hospital services para sa mahihirap" (You now have hope for a health card! Unlimited Coverage; For free, modern, complete public hospital services for the poor).
- Universal Health Coverage
- Comprehensive Access: Ensuring every Filipino can receive healthcare services regardless of economic status
- Targeted Support: Focusing on urban poor communities and remote barangays to reach the most underserved populations
- Inspired by Global Models: Drawing from the 1978 Alma Ata Declaration and Brazil's healthcare system
- Affordability and Free Services
- G.O.A.L. Program: Providing free medical services including:
- Gamot (Free Medicine)
- O - Operasyon (Free Medical Operations)
- A - Abiso (Correct Health Advice)
- L - Lab Tests (Free Laboratory Tests)
- Health Card Initiative
- Unlimited Medical Coverage: Providing health cards that cover:
- Basic healthcare services
- Specialized medical treatments
- Designed to prevent healthcare fraud
- Healthcare Infrastructure Improvement
- Resource Optimization: Prioritizing modernization of existing healthcare resources
- Human Resource Development: Supporting recruitment and deployment of young doctors to underserved areas
- Continuing Legacy: Fully implement current healthcare initiatives, e.g. Universal Healthcare
- Accountability Measures
- Strict Penalties: Implementing non-bailable offenses for misappropriation of public health funds
- Transparent Healthcare Delivery: Ensuring efficient use of healthcare resources
Sources
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HEAL PH, Willie Ong Team up for 2025 Midterm Elections
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Lets DOH it again in both houses on World Universal Health Care Day (PhilippinesGraphic.com.ph)
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Lets DOH it again in both houses on World Universal Health Care Day (Inquirer.Net)
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Partylist to push better health care access
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Lets DOH it again in both houses on World Universal Health Care Day (Manila Times)
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Health Card for all sought by partylist organization
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Inspired by Brazil, HEAL PH partylist pushes for free unlimited healthcare for Filipinos
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