PhilHealth Regional Office VI

16/10/2026

𝗣𝗥 𝗡𝗼.: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳
𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹

PhilHealth is stepping up health protection against extreme heat and heat-related illnesses, heeding President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for proactive government action on climate change. Anchored on the Unified National Agenda for Health, PhilHealth is working with the Department of Health (DOH) as PAGASA warns of a strong El Niño persisting through mid-2027, with rising risks of heat stroke, dehydration, asthma, hypertension, dengue, and waterborne infections.
In support of this directive, PhilHealth is urging families to register and visit their chosen YAKAP Clinic and avail the preventive and primary care benefits to help protect against heatrelated health risks. Through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program or YAKAP, members can access consultations, appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and outpatient cancer screening, while eligible members may receive up to P20,000 worth of essential outpatient medicines annually. Regular checkups can help detect and manage conditions that may worsen during extreme heat, such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.
PhilHealth reminds its members that it provides both outpatient and inpatient coverage. Through the Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit (OECB), non-admitted ER services—such as doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, imaging, emergency procedures, and essential medicines—are covered. For severe conditions requiring hospital confinement, PhilHealth pays direct fixed case rates to accredited hospitals for seasonal infections and heat-related illnesses, including typhoid fever (P19,500), heat fatigue (P18,135), sore eyes (P16,575), heat stroke or cramps (P12,675), acute gastroenteritis (P11,700), and chickenpox or moderate-tosevere dehydration (P7,800).
To register for YAKAP, members can select their YAKAP Clinic online through the PhilHealth Member Portal or the eGovPH App, or onsite at any PhilHealth Regional Office or Local Health Insurance Office nationwide.

For questions on benefit packages and partner facilities, call the PhilHealth Corporate Action Center at (02) 8662-2588 or visit www.philhealth.gov.ph.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

PhilHealth Negros Group holds 2nd Semester Accredited Collecting Agents (ACAs) Forum 2026

Local Health Insurance Offices (LHIOs) Bacolod, Kabankalan and Sagay successfully conducted the 2nd Semester Accredited Collecting Agents (ACAs) Forum 2026 on October 14, 2026, at Metro Inn Hotel.

The forum provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships, enhance collaboration, and reaffirm the collective commitment to efficient, reliable, and accessible PhilHealth services.

PhilHealth Negros Group extends its heartfelt appreciation to all our valued Accredited Collecting Agents for their continued support and cooperation in advancing the National Health Insurance Program.

Together, through strong partnerships and shared dedication, we continue working toward better service delivery and accessible healthcare for every Filipino.

15/10/2026

Strengthening Partnerships, Expanding Access to Medicines

October 15, 2026 | Tamasak Arena, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) Iloilo, in partnership with the Iloilo Provincial Government, Provincial Health Office, and Iloilo-Guimaras Pharmacist Association, continues to advance efforts to expand the PhilHealth GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) program by inviting potential pharmacy partners from the 3rd and 4th Districts of Iloilo to explore accreditation opportunities and become part of this vital healthcare initiative.

The activity was attended by Iloilo Province Vice Governor Nathalie Ann F. Debuque, who emphasized that the government alone cannot fully implement an effective healthcare system without the support and active participation of partner pharmacies. She underscored the importance of working together to provide the people with compassion, competence, and convenience - values that the government, partner pharmacies, and the PhilHealth GAMOT program can collectively uphold and deliver.

Through stronger collaboration and an expanded network of accredited pharmacies, PhilHealth aims to bring essential medicines closer to more Ilonggos, making healthcare more accessible and affordable.

15/10/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Pangalagaan ang iyong kalusugan bago pa man magkasakit! Hindi kailangang hintaying makaramdam ng sintomas bago magpatingin.
Sulitin ang mga serbisyong pangkalusugan at benepisyong hatid ng PhilHealth, kabilang na ang mga preventive care initiatives sa ilalim ng PhilHealth YAKAP.
Huwag na hintaying magkasakit. Magpalista na sa PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic na malapit sa inyong lugar! 💚

14/10/2026

Regional Advisory 2026-036
Temporary Suspension of Services in PhilHealth Express Office Jaro

14/10/2026

𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗛𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

On October 12, 2026, PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) Bacolod participated in the DSWD Convergence Day held at the Bacolod City Government Center as part of the activities of the MassKara Festival 2026.

During the event, onsite assistance was provided to help residents complete their YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) facility assignment, enabling them to connect with their chosen YAKAP healthcare facility. A total of 320 individuals successfully completed their YAKAP facility assignment.

Amid the vibrant celebrations of the MassKara Festival, PhilHealth remains steadfast in its commitment to bringing essential healthcare services closer to every Filipino. Through continued collaboration and meaningful community engagement, PhilHealth helps ensure that the spirit of celebration goes hand in hand with promoting health, wellness, and accessible primary healthcare for all.

Because even amid the festivities, your health remains our priority!

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

YAKAP RUN 2026: THE FINAL LEG IN CAPIZ

More than just a run for fun, the PhilHealth YAKAP Run 2026 is a celebration of inclusivity, wellness, and our shared commitment to a healthier Philippines.

No matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from, YAYAKAPIN KA NG PHILHEALTH! Because every Filipino deserves to be informed, empowered, and cared for.

We have successfully reached the final leg in Capiz, let us move together toward a future where everyone has access to the healthcare they deserve. Because higit sa lahat, ANG KALUSUGAN NATIN ANG MAHALAGA!

Kaya sa lahat, magpa PhilHealth YAKAP na!

13/10/2026

𝗟𝗛𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯-𝗮𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

On October 9, 2026, PhilHealth LHIO Bacolod conducted a YAKAP Caravan in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City, bringing essential PhilHealth services closer to the community.

The activity provided assistance with PhilHealth registration and YAKAP assignment, helping residents gain access to primary healthcare services.

A total of 443 participants joined the caravan, with 373 receiving their First Patient Encounter (FPE) in partnership with the Talisay Primary Care Facility.