On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Senator Mark Villar successfully passed Senate Bill No. 260, or the “Comprehensive Lupus Management and Treatment Act”, during the Senate Committee on Health and Demography hearing.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Senator Villar for his unwavering support to all lupus warriors. 🙏
Present during the hearing were:
✨ HFL President Usec. Emmeline Villar
✨ HFL Vice President Dr. Geraldine Zamora
✨ HFL Board Member Ms. Melanie Cuevas
✨ Lupus warriors and advocates
✨ DOH Secretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa
✨ Representatives from the Philippine Rheumatology Association (PRA)
Together, we take another step toward a world with better care, treatment, and hope for lupus warriors.
