Gov’t: Zero hospital bill also for middle class

2026-01-25 - 21:56

MANILA, Philippines — Middle-class Filipinos who are one hospitalization away from bankruptcy should also equally benefit from the zero balance billing (ZBB) policy being implemented in selected government hospitals, according to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. In a statement on Sunday, Recto said he met with officials of the Department of Health (DOH) and state-run Philippine