Filipinos’ Rising Concerns About Health Care Accessibility

In Business Mirror, BCG’s Julian Cua and Lance Katigbak highlight Filipinos’—particularly Gen Z’s—growing concerns over health care costs and access. According to a new BCG survey of nearly 1,500 Filipinos, 58% rank financial security for health emergencies as a top priority. The report, entitled “The Filipino Dream,” underscores the population’s resilience despite obstacles such as the rising cost-of-living and distrust of public institutions. Cua notes, “The Filipino Dream is not just an individual goal; it’s a collective vision for progress.”