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PhilHealth XI launches YAKAP clinics at Abreeza

by Gio Tanudtanud
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THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) XI kicked off the “YAKAP Para sa Manggagawa, YAKAP sa Pamilyang Pilipino” event at Ayala Malls Abreeza on May 1 as part of the Labor Day celebration.

YAKAP Para sa Manggagawa is a nationwide activity that brings essential healthcare services closer to members in a shopping mall venue, and workers are also encouraged to register and avail the benefits of the PhilHealth. 

The program offered a guided walkthrough of YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) services and GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) availment, registration, First Patient Encounter (FPE), empanelment, and consultation. 

Interactive booths, raffle draws, giveaways, and a community Zumba session were also featured during the event, and were organized through partnership with Healthway Multi-Specialty Center, an accredited YAKAP clinic based inside Abreeza, and partner stakeholders.

This is also in line with PhilHealth’s commitment to making primary care more accessible and convenient through YAKAP, an enhanced Konsulta package launched last year, that covers laboratory tests, cancer screenings, and 75 medicines under GAMOT.

“Health care should not be distant or difficult to reach. By establishing mall-based YAKAP clinics, we are transforming everyday spaces into gateways of care, bringing essential health services closer to where people live, work, and spend their time,” PhilHealth XI regional vice president Atty. Harvey Carcedo said in his opening remarks during the event.

Presently, Davao Region has 185 accredited YAKAP clinics and a total of 1,127,358 YAKAP registered beneficiaries.By Gio J. Tanudtanud

THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) XI kicked off the “YAKAP Para sa Manggagawa, YAKAP sa Pamilyang Pilipino” event at Ayala Malls Abreeza on May 1 as part of the Labor Day celebration.

YAKAP Para sa Manggagawa is a nationwide activity that brings essential healthcare services closer to members in a shopping mall venue, and workers are also encouraged to register and avail the benefits of the PhilHealth. 

The program offered a guided walkthrough of YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) services and GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) availment, registration, First Patient Encounter (FPE), empanelment, and consultation. 

Interactive booths, raffle draws, giveaways, and a community Zumba session were also featured during the event, and were organized through partnership with Healthway Multi-Specialty Center, an accredited YAKAP clinic based inside Abreeza, and partner stakeholders.

This is also in line with PhilHealth’s commitment to making primary care more accessible and convenient through YAKAP, an enhanced Konsulta package launched last year, that covers laboratory tests, cancer screenings, and 75 medicines under GAMOT.

“Health care should not be distant or difficult to reach. By establishing mall-based YAKAP clinics, we are transforming everyday spaces into gateways of care, bringing essential health services closer to where people live, work, and spend their time,” PhilHealth XI regional vice president Atty. Harvey Carcedo said in his opening remarks during the event.

Presently, Davao Region has 185 accredited YAKAP clinics and a total of 1,127,358 YAKAP registered beneficiaries.

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PhilHealth, PSA strengthen partnership to modernize systems and protect member benefits

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THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have strengthened their partnership to modernize systems, prevent fraudulent claims, and ensure benefits reach every Filipino, with the signing of a memorandum of agreement for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) co-location and the launch of the PhilHealth Check Utility on Sunday, March 26.

“Filipinos deserve a health insurance system that is modern, secure, and reliable,” said PhilHealth president and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado. “Through our partnership with the PSA, we are strengthening our systems, improving the accuracy of our records, and ensuring that every peso of the health fund supports legitimate claims and reaches every Filipino.”

He added that while safeguards are strengthened, access to benefits remains fully protected. “As we clean and modernize our systems, we remain committed to ensuring that no eligible member is denied service. Our priority is to deliver services that are both secure and accessible for all,” he said.

Through the co-location initiative, PhilSys registration is available directly at selected PhilHealth offices, allowing members to register for their National ID while accessing PhilHealth services.

The PCU integrates PhilSys data to verify identities in real time, perform biometric liveness checks, and match records for accuracy, ensuring that only valid claims are processed. The system is fully integrated into key programs, including the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) and the GAMOT benefit availment process, streamlining the patient journey from consultation to medicine access.

These initiatives mark a significant step in PhilHealth’s digital transformation and modernization efforts, aligned with the Universal Health Care Act. By strengthening identity verification, improving data integrity, and streamlining processes, PhilHealth and PSA reaffirm their commitment to a more accountable, efficient, and people-centered health system for all Filipinos.

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PhilHealth assures uninterrupted frontline services amid gov’t-eide energy conservation measures

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THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assured members that all frontline and hospital-based services will continue operating on a regular five-day schedule even as the agency implements adjusted work arrangements for select administrative and back-office personnel beginning March 9, 2026.

Under the arrangement, administrative and back-office personnel will observe a compressed onsite schedule from Monday to Thursday, with a 10-hour workday. Meanwhile, frontline offices and critical operational units will maintain their regular Monday-to-Friday operations to ensure uninterrupted service to members.

PhilHealth guaranteed members that the following services will remain fully operational throughout the five-day workweek:

1. PhilHealth CARES Nurses and P-Malasakit personnel in hospitals

2. Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs), PhilHealth Business Centers, Satellite Offices, and Hospital Desks

3. Claims Processing (Benefit Administration Section) and Information Technology (IT)

4. Legal and Field Operations

While administrative personnel will observe a compressed onsite schedule, PhilHealth emphasized that personnel will remain reachable and responsive on Fridays for urgent operational requirements and member concerns.

The adjusted work arrangement forms part of the government’s nationwide energy conservation efforts in response to rising global oil prices and is in compliance with Malacañang Memorandum Circular No. 114, which directs government agencies to adopt flexible work arrangements to reduce fuel consumption and electricity use by 10 to 20 percent.

Dr. Mercado underscored that the agency’s commitment to public service remains constant despite the adjustments.

“The efficiency offered by this arrangement must translate into better, more focused service delivery,” added Dr. Mercado. “Our digital portals and frontline desks remain your reliable partners in health, every day of the business week.” 

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PhilHealth highlights primary care gains through YAKAP for NHIP Month

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THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) placed its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at the forefront of this year’s National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) Month celebration, underscoring primary care as the foundation of accessible and equitable healthcare for all Filipinos.

“Ngayong Buwan ng Pambansang Segurong Pangkalusugan, pinalalakas natin ang primary care upang masiguro na ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino ay may agarang access sa napapanahon, dekalidad, at komprehensibong serbisyong pangkalusugan sa pamamagitan ng PhilHealth YAKAP,” said PhilHealth president and CEO (PCEO) Dr. Edwin M. Mercado.

Through YAKAP, members are provided access to consultations, selected laboratory services, and essential medicines delivered by accredited primary care providers. The program encourages families to register with primary care providers to ensure continuous health monitoring, early detection, and preventive care, helping reduce avoidable hospitalizations and improve overall health outcomes.

As of January 2026, PhilHealth has recorded a total of 26.75 million Filipinos who have been empaneled under the program. In addition, there were 40.01 million YAKAP Clinic selections recorded in 2025 and 21.72 million YAKAP Clinic selections recorded in 2026, reflecting the growing engagement of members with their chosen primary care providers.

Observed under Presidential Proclamation No. 1400 s. 2007, NHIP Month highlights PhilHealth’s role in promoting social solidarity and financial risk protection while strengthening primary care.

Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s health reforms and the Universal Health Care Law, PhilHealth’s role has evolved from financing hospital-based services to acting as a strategic purchaser of health services across the continuum of care, ensuring that all Filipinos are automatically covered and entitled to essential health services.

As PhilHealth marks its 31st anniversary on February 14 and joins the nationwide observance of NHIP Month with the theme “Ka-YAKAP ang Pilipino sa Kalusugang Segurado,” the agency reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining primary care gains and expanding access nationwide.

“Ito ang aming mandato: Sa Bagong Pilipinas, mayroon tayong Mabilis, Patas at Mapagkakatiwalaang PhilHealth,” PCEO Mercado concluded.

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PhilHealthwarns against fraudulent websites 

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THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) issues an urgent warning to all its members and the public regarding the proliferation of fake and unauthorized websites claiming to be official portals for registration and member services. 

“It has come to our attention that several suspicious websites are mimicking the official  PhilHealth interface to deceive users into providing sensitive information. We urge everyone to remain vigilant and follow these guidelines to identify legitimate platforms,” said  PhilHealth President and CEO, Dr. Edwin M. Mercado. 

PhilHealth reminds the public to look for these red flags when accessing online services: 

  • Incorrect URL/Web Address: The only official website of PhilHealth is  www.philhealth.gov.ph. Be wary of sites that end in .com, .net, or other extensions.  Official Philippine government websites typically end in .gov.ph. 
  • Unauthorized Logos: Scammers often use low-quality or outdated versions of the  PhilHealth logo. Always compare the branding with official PhilHealth offices and our verified social media pages. 

∙ Requests for Suspicious Information: PhilHealth will never ask for the following  through an unofficial website: 

  • Direct payments or bank transfers. 
  • Donations. 
  • Sensitive personal login credentials outside of our secured Member Portal. 

“We take the security of our members’ information seriously, and we encourage the public to only use our official website for any transactions and to report any suspicious links or pages immediately,” Mercado added. 

If you encounter a suspicious website, please do not click any links and report the URL  immediately to our official channels: 

  • Facebook: @PhilHealthOfficial 
  • Email: actioncenter@philhealth.gov.ph 
  • Website: www.philhealth.gov.ph 

PhilHealth remains committed to providing secure and reliable digital services. 

Members are advised to immediately report suspected fraudulent websites to their nearest  PhilHealth Regional Office or call the Corporate Action Center at (02) 866-225-88. Mobile 

hotlines are also available: 0998-857-2957 / 0968-865-4670 (Smart) and 0917-127-5987 /  0917-110-9812 (Globe).

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PhilHealth: 21 essential medicines under YAKAP remain available

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THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) assures the public that the 21 essential medicines under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) continue to be available this year in YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide.

“Makakaasa po ang lahat ng Pilipino na patuloy silang makakakuha nitong 21 na mga gamot sa kanilang napiling YAKAP Clinic, habang mas lalo naming pinagbubuti ang mga benepisyo ng PhilHealth YAKAP at GAMOT,” stated Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, PhilHealth president and CEO.

The list includes Amoxicillin, Co-amoxiclav, Cotrimoxazole, Nitrofurantoin, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), Prednisone, Salbutamol, Fluticasone + Salmeterol, Paracetamol, Gliclazide, Metformin, Simvastatin, Enalapril, Metoprolol, Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan, Aspirin, and Chlorphenamine.

Members can continue to access these medicines through the YAKAP-accredited clinics they are empaneled to, ensuring timely treatment and continuity of care.

PhilHealth also reminds partner YAKAP providers to keep sufficient stocks of the covered medicines and maintain service standards under the program.

“Patuloy po ang aming pagsisikap na pagbutihin pa ang paghahatid ng aming serbisyo sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga YAKAP providers upang patuloy pang magkaroon ng kapanagatagan ang lahat ng Pilipinong umaasa sa PhilHealth,” Dr. Mercado added.

For further inquiries, members may contact their nearest PhilHealth Regional Office or call the Corporate Action Center at (02) 866-225-88. Mobile hotlines are also available: 0998-857-2957 / 0968-865-4670 (Smart) and 0917-127-5987 / 0917-110-9812 (Globe).

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PhilHealth XI relaunches new and enhanced Konsulta package

by Gio Tanudtanud
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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.

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