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Lee highlighted that PhilHealth currently holds more than P466 billion in investible funds, alongside substantial government subsidies amounting to P100 billion. Despite this significant financial backing, Lee noted that PhilHealth’s contribution towards covering its members’ medical expenses remains disproportionately low. This disparity raises concerns about PhilHealth’s investment strategy’s efficacy and alignment with its mandate to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to all Filipinos.

Dr Jaime Galvez Tan, former Health Secretary and convener of the HPA, stresses the importance of prioritising heart health through dietary choices. “One way of showing extra love and care for our hearts is to cut down our consumption of Ultra-Processed Products (UPPs) to save ourselves from cardiovascular diseases,” he emphasises. Dr Tan advocates replacing UPPs with healthier alternatives such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and home-cooked meals. These choices provide essential nutrients while reducing the intake of harmful additives.