We’ve built a habit of telling ourselves “It won’t happen to me!”, “I’m too young to need it!” or “I have a family history of good health!” to avoid facing any health-related uncertainties. However, the reality is that life can be unpredictable, and serious illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of age, health status, or family history. In fact, the Department of Health has noted that Filipinos are most prone to critical illnesses such as stroke, heart attack, and cancer.
With healthcare...