Roque says mother inspired him to push for universal health care: ‘Para sa’yo ‘to, Mommy!’

By Prince Golez

Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque’s mother was his inspiration in pushing for Universal Health Law in the Philippines.

The health condition of his mother inspired him to advocate for and support the passage of the universal healthcare (UHC) act, Roque said in a video, entitled “Inspirasyon,” uploaded to YouTube.

The former Kabayan party-list representative was among the principal authors of the UHC Bill in Congress.

“Dati na siyang diabetic pero nag-develop na siya ng kidney failure. Umuwi ang nanay ko (galing Amerika) at sa akin tumira ng mga limang taon hanggang siya ay pumanaw,” the Palace official said.

“Hindi rin niya nalaman na dahil sa kanyang karanasan eh nagkaroon tayo ng batas na tinatawag na Universal Health Care.

“Kung nasaan man siya, ang nais kong iparating eh dahil sa kanya naisulong natin yang Universal Health Care. Para sa‘yo ‘to, Mommy. I love you wherever you are,” he added.

Under UHC law, all Filipinos are guaranteed affordable and quality health care goods and services, and protected against financial risk.

The post Roque says mother inspired him to push for universal health care: ‘Para sa’yo ‘to, Mommy!’ first appeared on .

Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)