Manila, Oct. 26 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) - Healthcare Sector are pushing for reforms to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to Filipinos, particularly those in underserved communities.

During the 11th meeting with PSAC-Healthcare at Malacanan Palace in Manila on Wednesday, Marcos was briefed on the council's recommendations to expand Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) benefits, improve access to essential medicines, and strengthen healthcare facilities nationwide.

In a news release on Friday, PSAC said the proposals seek to ease the financial burden on Filipino families who often struggle with the cost of maintenance medicines, hospital bills, and tr...