PBBM, tiniyak na naghahanda ng cancer assistance fund ang pamahalaan matapos pasinayaan ang Healthway Cancer Care Hospital sa Taguig City
PBBM, tiniyak na naghahanda ng cancer assistance fund ang pamahalaan matapos pasinayaan ang Healthway Cancer Care Hospital sa Taguig City
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00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is leading the inauguration of the first cancer specialty hospital in the country.
00:08 This is the first step in fulfilling the promise of the President that the healthcare system will be strengthened and the health of the citizens will be improved.
00:16 This is what Kenneth Paciente has to say.
00:18 A more accessible facility for those with cancer.
00:25 That is the goal of the inauguration of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital in Taguig City, which was led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
00:34 According to the President, this is just a part of the government's plans to prioritize the well-being of Filipinos and to bring healthcare services closer to the public.
00:45 Cancer is one of the leading causes of the death of many Filipinos.
00:50 No matter how wealthy you are, no matter how successful you are, you cannot enjoy that wealth or that success if you do not have your health.
01:00 And that is why it is a priority.
01:03 Healthcare is important simply because nothing else matters if you are ill.
01:09 Nothing else matters if you are sick.
01:12 Nothing else matters if you are dying.
01:15 And that is why I am so pleased, I am so happy to be here today to see this as we progress in our healthcare system.
01:27 Through the so-called hospital, there will be more cancer care for those fighting the so-called illness.
01:34 However, the President insisted that the government should prepare to help those in need.
01:39 That is why the government is now preparing the Cancer Assistance Fund.
01:43 These are the things that we are trying to do so that number one, the cost comes down and we can support what the insurance cannot cover.
01:55 PhilHealth cannot cover all the medicines.
01:57 Even the private insurance cannot cover everything.
02:01 That is why we are talking about the fund. It is still big. So, those who cannot cover the insurance,
02:13 maybe we can do something from the government side so that the financial cost to the patient will be lighter.
02:21 The Executive Board of Health also agreed that this is only a proof of the importance of public-private partnership
02:27 so that the healthcare system in the country will be stronger.
02:31 The HCCH is the first specialty hospital in the country for cancer.
02:36 I urge all public and private stakeholders to support the Philippine Health Facility Development Plan
02:42 and invest in building more health facilities similar to the HCCH.
02:48 The so-called hospital has 100 capacity beds, 4 specialized operating facilities, 2 endoscopy rooms,
02:56 as well as outpatient chemotherapy units and outpatient department.
03:00 Speaking of the President's health, after not being able to attend an activity last night in Palacio,
03:06 he was confirmed to be in good condition.
03:08 Basically, I just ran out of steam yesterday. I haven't recovered from the trip.
03:14 I suppose I just need a rest. I'm fine now.
03:21 Kenneth, patient for the country.