12/04/2026
Access That Matters
Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas R. Osmeรฑa praises the University of Cebu and St. Vincent General Hospital for advancing pro-poor policies,keeping education affordable and healthcare accessible despite rising economic pressures, including those linked to ongoing conflicts abroad.
Aligned with the direction set by Augusto W. Go, as chairman, for UC and SVGH, Osmeรฑa likewise challenges other schools and hospitals to adopt similar approaches, ensuring that essential services remain within reach of more Filipinos.
Challenging institutions to adopt pro-poor policies, Cebu City Vice Mayor Tomas Osmeรฑa called on schools and hospitals to follow the lead of the University of Cebu in maintaining accessible fees, stressing the need for more inclusive support for marginalized sectors.