Marcos pushes for Magna Carta for barangay health workers

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. pushed for the passage of the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), saying its implementation would greatly uplift their condition after their sacrifices during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Marcos said this as he recognized the contributions of the country’s health workers during his meeting with officials of the Barangay Health and Wellness (BHW) Partylist in a private meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

In his speech, the President said the country’s BHWs played a significant role at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, providin