Parañaque City has passed an ordinance requiring hospitals and medical institutions to recognize health care proxies under its “Right to Care” policy.
The measure, approved on third reading on April 30, allows patients to designate a trusted person to make medical decisions for them if they become incapable.
It also extends recognition to partners in LGBTQ+ relationships and individuals in non-traditional households.
Parañaque becomes the third local government unit in Metro Manila to adopt such a policy, following Quezon City and San Juan City.
The ordinance includes penalties for non-compliant hospitals and tasks the city health office with overseeing the registration of health care proxies.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 3, 2026
‘RIGHT TO CARE’ ORDINANCE PASSED IN PARAÑAQUE CITY
Latest from Politics
The Office of the Ombudsman suspended Tayabas City Vice Mayor Rosauro Dalida for six months and
Senators are set to hold a caucus today to discuss the disputed conviction threshold in Vice
Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared business interests and alleged government transactions involving companies linked to her
The House of Representatives will hold a necrological service on Monday, Sept. 21, to honor the
Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco “Lalo” Matugas said records of the Mahayhay-Tuburan Road project