Within the underprivileged communities in the Philippines, maternal health issues arise in the context of systematic discrimination and inequity.

The stories of Glory-Jean Cabigon, Fredilyn Mangubat, Cresilda Palaca, and Rudilyn Amihan (from Barangay Dumarait, Balingasag and Misamis Oriental) highlight their immense resilience and strength, as well as the urgent need that exists for restructuring welfare distribution in maternal healthcare.