John
There is very little in the way of provision in Philippines for patients who do not have funds to pay for treatment. A private hospital will demand a deposit before treatment and will "detain" the patient if the final bill has not been paid or until a promissary note submitted.
A government hospital which will have very limited and basic facilities will provide free medical consultation and service but the patient will be expected to pay for all medicines,surgical supplies,blood etc.
District congressmen/women,barangay captains and mayors will sometimes release funds to assist with medical expenses.PCSO may also help. Philhealth cardholders will receive discounts. All these require myriads of paperwork and time to process not good when the patient is in dire need of medical attention.
