Lawmakers hailed for strong support to health program

COTABATO CITY - Various stakeholders lauded the authors of Parliament Bill No. 24, highlighting the bill's potential to assist those affected by armed conflicts and human rights violations.

The PB No. 24, or the Bangsamoro Health Care Subsidy Program Act, principally authored by Deputy Speaker Atty. Laisa Alamia, seeks to deliver quality and affordable healthcare to people in conflict-affected areas.

Bangsamoro lawmakers lauded for their support to the Bangsamoro Health Care Subsidy Program Act.

Deputy Speaker Alamia emphasized that PB No. 24 reflects the Bangsamoro government's commitment to promoting collective and progressive efforts towards transitional justice, reconciliation, and healing within the region.

Before finalizing the bill, the Committee on Health held its public consultation on October 26 in Cotabato City to ensure that the public was involved in the legislative process.

Participants in the consultation included heads, commanders, and representatives from the health sector, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), and other stakeholders who expressed support for the measure.

Committee Chair Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. assured stakeholders that their comments and suggestions would be considered during the committee's deliberations. (LTAIS-Public Information, Publication, and Media Relations Division)