HB 2490

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 29, 2025

An Act Establishing a Medicine Voucher Program and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The proposed Libreng Gamot Act of 2025 would create a government‑run medicine voucher system, letting poor and vulnerable Filipinos obtain prescribed drugs from accredited pharmacies at no cost, with the Department of Health overseeing accreditation, payments, and anti‑fraud safeguards.

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Author · Representative

Roy Gonzales
RepresentativeSanta Rosa City, Lone District
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An Act Establishing a Medicine Voucher Program and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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