A total of 217 health facilities across Eastern Visayas have been accredited under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), offering free consultations, laboratory services, and medicines, the PhilHealth regional office reported Monday.
As of August 2025, the accredited facilities include 80 in Leyte, 36 in Samar, 34 in Eastern Samar, 32 in Northern Samar, 25 in Southern Leyte, and 10 in Biliran.
Launched by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 25, 2025, YAKAP aims to provide proactive healthcare and encourage Filipinos to seek early consultations to prevent serious illnesses.
“We are banking so much on YAKAP to encourage more Filipinos to seek consultation and prevent serious illnesses. This is a program that proactively cares for you and your family, bringing peace of mind and a future free from worries,” said Acisclo Militante Jr., PhilHealth Eastern Visayas field operations chief.
As of July, 1.83 million PhilHealth members have registered for YAKAP, which covers free consultations, medications, basic laboratory tests, and vital cancer screenings.
PhilHealth regional information officer Miramar Palacio clarified that only PhilHealth members and their dependents are eligible for the program.
“We want to clarify that the YAKAP registration is different from PhilHealth membership registration. All PhilHealth members must register to avail the benefits under YAKAP,” Palacio said.
Registration can be done via the eGov app, PhilHealth member portal, PhilHealth offices, or directly at a YAKAP clinic. Upon registration, patients undergo a First Patient Encounter (FPE), where a physician conducts a comprehensive health screening and develops a personalized health plan.
Under YAKAP, PhilHealth covers up to 75 essential medicines worth ₱20,000 per year, easing patients’ financial burden. Militante added that negotiations are ongoing with regional pharmacies to partner in providing free medicines.