Did you know? For many decades, Filipinos held on to the belief that quality healthcare was only for the rich. Ordinary workers, farmers, and families relying on daily wages often hesitated to see a doctor. Common phrases like “Check-ups are expensive,” “We can’t afford the medicine,” or “Let’s just endure it” echo through many households. As a result, illnesses go untreated until they become worse and far more costly to cure. But change is happening. Thanks to programs like PhilHealth’s...