ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— This study examines the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law in the Philippines, emphasizing the crucial role of nurses in promoting equitable healthcare delivery. As frontline providers, nurses are vital to the success of UHC. Understanding their perceptions provides valuable insights into the program’s effectiveness and identifies areas for workforcerelated improvements. A quantitative research design was utilized, with structured surveys distributed to public and private healthcare facility nurses. The survey gathered demographic and professional data and assessed perceptions of UHC Law implementation in areas such as human resources for health, employability, and service delivery. Statistical techniques were employed to analyze significant trends and relationships, including frequency and percentage, weighted mean, ANOVA, t-test, and Scheffe test. Findings highlight that nurses, mainly middle-aged women in public institutions, play a key role in UHC execution. Frequently implemented aspects include occupational health and safety measures and certification practices. However, challenges like salary fairness and deployment organization persist. Demographic and professional variables, such as age, gender, education, and employment status, influence perceptions, with younger and more educated nurses expressing more favorable views of the program. The study recommends institutionalizing supportive programs and intersectoral partnerships to empower nurses and sustain long-term health system reforms. Future research should explore the longitudinal effects of employment stability and public-private collaborations on healthcare access, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes, thereby contributing to a more resilient and inclusive health system aligned with the goals of Universal Health Coverage. Keywords — Universal Health Care Law, nurses, quantitative research, human resources for health, service delivery, healthcare policy, Philippines