Davao City Bombing

[SimonH]

Quick update.

The kids remain in ICU but making progress. We are told they are now beginning to smile and are eating some.

No idea yet how long before they will get moved or be able to go home.
Sounds positive though.

Positive news indeed Peter

Just out of curiosity, is there some sort of state fund that covers hospital fees in cases like this, or is it down to the family to pay.

[Terpe]

Positive news indeed Peter

Just out of curiosity, is there some sort of state fund that covers hospital fees in cases like this, or is it down to the family to pay.

I can't give a definitive answer Simon as we've not asked the family about hospital and medical costs. All the news programmes about this have stated that Davao City will fully fund all treatments and also 'excess' funeral costs.

We just don't know how it works and we're not thinking to ask

[SimonH]

I can't give a definitive answer Simon as we've not asked the family about hospital and medical costs. All the news programmes about this have stated that Davao City will fully fund all treatments and also 'excess' funeral costs.

We just don't know how it works and we're not thinking to ask

Sorry Peter, didn't mean to be intrusive if I came across that way.

[Terpe]

Sorry Peter, didn't mean to be intrusive if I came across that way.

Not at all Simon.
I didn't mean to imply that all, far from it.

On a personal level I feel if I start to initiate questions on the costs at this stage it would open up a whole new scenario.
If they need any help from us at all they will initiate any discussion with my wife first.

Hope that doesn't sound hard hearted.
This part of the family are not short of resources at all. Especially given the assurances of Davao City Mayor office concerning financial support.