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PhilHealth launches YAKAP program in Davao Region

by Gio Tanudtanud August 31, 2025

written by Gio Tanudtanud

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) XI held its first launching of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) in Davao on Aug 29 at Arcadia Event Center, introducing new and improved healthcare benefits.

The YAKAP logo was unveiled during the PhilHealth PULSE (Promoting UHC through Linkages, Synergy, and Engagement). Regional vice president Harvey Carcedo, executive vice president and chief operating officer Eli Dino Santos, and Councilor Trisha Ann Villafuerte attended the event.

As a rebranding of the Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) package, YAKAP enhances the coverage of primary care services of check-ups, cancer screening tests, with 75 medical drugs included, where members can avail themselves of as much as P20,000 per year.

The medicines provided are under the PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment), which covers basic medications of antimicrobiotics, antithrombotics, anti-asthmatics, and many others.

Members can register by accessing the PhilHealth Member Portal via the eGovPH mobile app or directly at a YAKAP clinic.

Region XI presently has 148 YAKAP facilities, while PhilHealth XI is currently in an ongoing phase to accredit PhilHealth GAMOT dispensaries.

August 31, 2025 0 comments

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Members may avail up to Php 20,000 worth of outpatient medicines under PhilHealth GAMOT

by Contributor August 19, 2025

written by Contributor

PHILHEALTH announces the nationwide launch of the enhanced PhilHealth Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (PhilHealth GAMOT), a comprehensive outpatient drug benefit package that covers essential medicines. PhilHealth GAMOT is a key part of the PhilHealth YAKAP Program, which President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. announced in his recent State of the Nation Address, underscoring this Administration’s vision of a healthier Philippines.

PhilHealth GAMOT includes 75 types of free medicines with an annual benefit limit of Php 20,000 per beneficiary. These medications are common treatments for a wide range of conditions, such as infections (anti-microbial), asthma and COPD, diabetes, high cholesterol (dyslipidemia), high blood pressure, and heart conditions (cardiology), and nervous system disorders, along with other supportive therapies.

To avail of the PhilHealth GAMOT, members should be registered in their PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic of choice. Following a thorough medical assessment, their primary care doctor will then issue a prescription containing a Unique Prescription Security Code (UPSC), as necessary. The beneficiary can then proceed to any GAMOT Facility and show the prescription and present any government-issued ID Card.

Currently, the accredited GAMOT Facilities are:

● Vidacure with branches in Muntinlupa City and Quezon City

● Pharma Gen Ventures Corp (Generika Drugstore) with branches in Parañaque City, Navotas City, Quezon City, and Taguig City

● CGD Medical Depot Inc. at Vertis North

● Chinese General Hospital

PhilHealth is actively expanding its network by engaging more partners to increase access for beneficiaries. In NCR, two other facilities have submitted their letter of intent to join the program.

PhilHealth Acting President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to provide access to a comprehensive set of cost-effective and quality health services. “Noong 2023, nailunsad na natin ang PhilHealth GAMOT ngunit ito ay naisagawa lamang sa iilang probinsya. Kaya naman ngayon mas pinalawak na natin ito. Karapatan ng bawat Filipino na magkaroon ng access sa mga kinakailangang gamot nang hindi pinapasan ang mabigat na gastusin mula sa sariling bulsa.”, Dr. Mercado stated.

PhilHealth is also reminding all its members to keep their records updated to ensure seamless transactions when availing of benefits.

For more details on PhilHealth GAMOT, members may call PhilHealth’s 24/7 touch points at (02) 866-225-88 or at mobile numbers (Smart) 0998-857-2957, 0968-865-4670, (Globe) 0917-1275987 or 0917-1109812.

August 19, 2025 0 comments

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PhilHealth XI relaunches new and enhanced Konsulta package

by Gio Tanudtanud August 18, 2025

written by Gio Tanudtanud

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) XI announced on Aug. 18 for the ‘Yaman ng Kalusugan Para Malayo sa Sakit’ (YAKAP) program that offers enhanced benefits on cancer screenings and new services for its members.

After its rebranding in July, the program is an enhancement of the coverage of Konsulta while retaining the essential primary care services, with six diagnostic tests for cancers being introduced.

Healthcare delivery and management division chief Dr. Marie Allexis Campaner-Belen said 75 medical drugs have been included in the package that members can avail for P20,000 per year and per head.

She added that there are presently 148 YAKAP facilities all over Davao Region. The regional office is currently in the phase of accrediting PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) dispensaries.

“So, these [dispensaries] are outpatient facilities that are to dispense all of the 75 drugs under PhilHealth GAMOT to all our eligible members,” Campaner-Belen said during the Kapehan sa Dabaw.

Kleah Gayle Guevara, public relations officer, urged the public and the members to register themselves with accredited primary care providers under YAKAP.

August 18, 2025 0 comments