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A Lien Foundation survey revealed that while 70% of Singaporeans are aware of palliative care, 39% know little about it, with many mistakenly associating it solely with end-of-life care. These misconceptions hinder early adoption, limiting the potential benefits for patients throughout serious illnesses.

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.