PhilHealth to Introduce Medical Proxy System for Emergencies
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) will introduce a health proxy system to allow designated individuals to make medical decisions during emergencies, reinforcing the 'Right to Care (RTC)' initiative for unmarried couples and LGBTQIA+ partners.
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