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Rappler Talk: Dr Tony Leachon on health reforms under the Duterte gov’t

Mara Cepeda

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Rappler Talk: Dr Tony Leachon on health reforms under the Duterte gov’t
Dr Tony Leachon discusses the benefits and risks of medical marijuana, a higher sin tax on cigarettes, and a comprehensive mental health package for Filipinos

Bookmark this page to watch the interview with Dr. Tony Leachon on Friday, November 24, at 2 pm.

MANILA, Philippines – Various health reforms are being introduced under the Duterte administration.

Recently, bills seeking “compassionate use” of medical marijuana and a comprehensive mental healthcare for Filipinos are being tackled in Congress.

How will this affect the health and well-being of Filipino families? Watch the interview with health reform advocate Dr Tony Leachon, independent director at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. – Rappler.com

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Mara Cepeda

Mara Cepeda specializes in stories about politics and local governance. She covers the Office of the Vice President, the Senate, and the Philippine opposition. She is a 2021 fellow of the Asia Journalism Fellowship and the Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship of the UN. Got tips? Email her at mara.cepeda@rappler.com or tweet @maracepeda.
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