PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is promoting preventive care through its Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), which aims to shift Filipinos from reactive to proactive healthcare. Launched in line with the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, the program expands on the previous Konsulta initiative to make continuous and accessible healthcare available to all.
Under YAKAP, accredited clinics provide primary care services such as check-ups, cancer screenings, and free medicines. Each clinic receives ₱1,700 per registered member annually, while private facilities offer affordable packages with a ₱900 yearly co-payment.
PhilHealth President Dr. Edwin Mercado said primary care is key to achieving universal coverage. As of October 2025, 36 million Filipinos are enrolled, with ₱15.3 billion allocated for the program, including ₱2.9 billion for medicines. YAKAP currently offers 75 free medicines, with plans to expand the list by year-end.
