By Dr. Tony Leachon The 1987 Philippine Constitution enshrines transparency in governance. Article VII, Section 12 explicitly states: “In case of serious illness of the
By Dr. Tony Leachon The middle class—long considered the backbone of our economy—is increasingly becoming the “new poor.” Stagnant incomes, rising costs, and heavy tax
By Dr. Tony Leachon The Philippines is entering a period of heightened vulnerability in healthcare access. A weakening peso, rising fuel costs, and global supply
By Dr. Tony Leachon The Filipino people are now bearing the brunt of decisions made without foresight, urgency, or compassion. We face an energy crisis
By Dr. Tony Leachon President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s visit to Cabatuan, Isabela to meet Doctors to the Barrios (DTTB) coincided with the deployment of
By Dr. Tony Leachon Across the world, medical bankruptcy is virtually unheard of in countries with universal healthcare. In France, Japan, Norway, the UK, and
By Dr. Tony Leachon The peso’s slide to ₱60 against the US dollar has wide-ranging effects. It raises the cost of fuel, food, and medicine,
By Dr. Tony Leachon Mr. President, the health of a nation is inseparable from the strength of its social institutions and the clarity of its
By Dr. Tony Leachon To teach. To heal. To lead. The health of nations is not built solely in hospitals but in classrooms, kitchens, and
By Dr. Tony Leachon Vision Statement for Cabinet-Level Reform The Philippines stands at a turning point. Our worsening shortage of healthcare workers—an estimated 290,000 professionals
