Governor Hermilando Mandanas touts importance of universal health laws in Cebu City

By Thiago Santos Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas with other local government officials during the 2nd Series of Continuing Local Legis...

By Thiago Santos

Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas with other local government officials during the 2nd Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Programs (CLLEP) in Cebu City. (Photo from Batangas PIO)

BATANGAS CITY - Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas was among the keynote speakers at the recent 2nd Series of Continuing Local Legislative Education Programs (CLLEP) of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) held on October 3, 2023, in Cebu City.

In his speech, Governor Mandanas discussed the local government perspective on the implementation of universal health laws and the crucial role of local government units in ensuring that these laws are effectively carried out and accessible to all constituents.



Governor Mandanas, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Batangas Local Health Board, has also announced the importance of continuing to focus on promoting the full and thorough implementation of the UHC Law in every local government throughout the country.

According to him, this will push for the existence of a people-centered health care system that can provide Filipinos with wider access to quality and affordable health services, regardless of their socio-economic status.

He emphasized the need for local governments to prioritize the allocation of resources towards healthcare infrastructure and the training of healthcare professionals to ensure the successful implementation of the UHC Law.

The governor has also had the opportunity to meet PCL National Chair, Atty. Raul Corro, PCL National President Handy Lao, and Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, as well as legislators from different regions in the country, to discuss the importance of UHC and garner support for its implementation.

Mandanas has been actively engaging with community leaders and stakeholders to raise awareness about the benefits of UHC and gather feedback on how to improve healthcare services at the local level.