In Northern Samar, impoverished residents including amputee Zosima Dulay and her family received free medical care during a visit by U.S.-based nonprofit SamarLeyte Texas (SLT). The event provided services such as free medications, dental procedures, and medical consultations to those unable to afford healthcare. Despite the Marcos administration's promise of universal health care, many poor Filipinos remain excluded from government programs like 4Ps and PhilHealth. The article highlights the disparity between government commitments and the reality faced by underserved communities.
Bias read (Progressive): The article critiques the Marcos administration's failure to deliver on universal healthcare promises, emphasizing the exclusion of poor Filipinos from government programs. It frames the situation as a systemic issue of inequality and unmet governmental obligations, using terms like 'illusory' to de


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