Ballot Number: 4
Political Party: Makabayang koalisyon ng mamamayan
Residence: Barangay Zone 4, Dasmariñas, Cavite
Birthdate: April 23, 1963 (AGE: 62)
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila (Graduated Cum Laude)
Completed coursework for Master of Public Health, University of the Philippines-Manila Open University
Professional experience:Day Care Nurse: Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)
Training Coordinator and Executive Director: Philippine Youth Health Program
Community Health Nursing Educator: Lecturer at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and San Beda College
Health Program Director: Council for Health and Development
Lead Nurse Organizer: Alliance of Health Workers
Professional Experience:
Registered Nurse
Secretary - General, Filipino Nurses United
Platforms:
Universal Health Care: Implement a comprehensive national public health care system
Increased Health Budget: Allocate 5% of GDP to health, directly funding public hospitals
Free Medical Services: Provide free medicines, diagnostics, and basic medical needs in public facilities
Renationalization of Health Services: Return devolved health services to national government control
Opposition to Privatization: Ban privatization of public health services
Accessible Health Facilities: Establish barangay health stations and well-equipped public hospitals
Strengthened Primary Health Care: Enhance preventive care, nutrition, and health education
Adequate Health Workforce: Ensure sufficient and well-compensated health workers
Support for Health Workers: Provide living wages, regular employment, benefits, and protections
Educational Incentives: Offer free tuition for health sciences students
Support for Local Health Enterprises: Provide tax incentives for Filipino-owned health businesses
Transparent Governance: Ensure accountable public spending in health and investigate anomalies
Stance on local issues:
In Favor
Advocates for genuine land reform to address food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition
Supports the rights and welfare of nurses and health workers, including higher wages and better working conditions
Opposes the privatization of public health services, advocating for accessible and affordable healthcare for all
Against:
Opposes land grabbing, land monopoly, and land-use conversion that benefit corporations over farmers
Criticizes government policies that neglect the rights and needs of farmers and health workers
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