Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to ensure that each Filipino shall have access to annual medical 
check-up that is free of charge in any government hospital or institution, to promote 
their right to quality health care services and prevent disease, disability, and death. 
This measure follows the wisdom behind the old adage: prevention is better than cure. 
Health is a basic human right guaranteed by the 1987 Constitution. Article II, 
Section 15 provides: “The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the 
people and instill consciousness among them. Further, Article XIII, Section 11 adds: 
“The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health 
development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health, and other services 
available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the needs of the 
underprivileged, sick, elderly, disabled, women, and children.” 
Over the years, health policies in the Philippines have evolved in response to 
increasing health demands. However, many problems besetting our country’s health 
care system remain. According to a review of the Philippines’ health system, many 
Filipinos still suffer diseases that are preventable and treatable with cost-effective 
interventions.1 However, in 2023, 48.5% of registered deaths were not medically 
1 Dayrit, M.M., Lagrada, L.P., Picazo, O.F., Pons, M.C. & Villaverde, M.C. (2018). The Philippines health 
system review. Health Systems in Transition, 8 (2), World Health Organization. Regional Office for 
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attended by a health care provider.2 With the passage of this bill, we hope to reduce 
the number of deaths by making checkups more accessible. 
The Universal Healthcare Law recognizes the importance of primary healthcare, 
including preventive care, to which medical checkups fall under. However, it does not 
guarantee that every single health expense will be made free. A 2019 study conducted 
by PhilCare found that nearly half of the Filipinos were “not sure if they can afford the 
cost of regular medical check-ups.”3  It added that the Philippines is the second most 
expensive country in terms of medical expenses in Southeast Asia as concluded by 
the Mercer Marsh Benefits 2019 Medical Trends Around the World report. Further, a 
survey conducted by advisory company Willis Towers Watson revealed that medical 
costs in the Philippines are projected to increase by double digits in 2025.4 
While this measure is intended for the entire nation, its urgency is evident in 
communities like Parañaque City. Home to a little over 700,000 people in 20245, it 
faces the same challenges many areas experience: increasing costs of healthcare 
services and significant disparities in access to quality medical services. Free annual 
medical checkups will give families access to essential preventive and promotive care, 
benefiting not only Parañaqueños but every Filipino across the country. 
Considering the foregoing reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
      BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
  Representative 
2nd District of Parañaque
South-East Asia. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/274579.  
2https://psa.gov.ph/system/files/vsd/1_2023%20Deaths_Special%20Release_ccv_vsd_pmmj_mlb-
signed.pdf  
3  https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/07/05/1932014/philippines-healthcare-unaffordable 
4https://www.wtwco.com/en-ph/news/2024/11/philippines-healthcare-benefit-costs-projected-to-
continue-its-double-digit-increase-in-
2025;https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/932146/ph-healthcare-costs-seen-to-rise-
in-2025-wtw-survey/story/  
5https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/20/muntinlupa-other-ncr-lgus-total-population-reaches-14-million


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. BRIAN RAYMUND S. YAMSUAN 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Free Annual Medical 
Check-Up Act.” 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Principle. – It is the policy of the State to support and 
promote the right to health by enhancing programs which focus on preventive and 
curative medicine that advance the health and well-being of Filipinos and prevent 
disease, disability, and death. Pursuant thereto, Filipinos shall be entitled to an 
annual medical check-up that is free of charge in any government hospital and 
institution. 
SECTION 3. Coverage. – All Filipino Citizens, by virtue of their membership in the 
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) mandated under Republic Act 
No. 11223, or the “Universal Health Care Law”, shall be entitled to the applicable 
benefits under the Philippine Health Insurance Program. 
Members shall be entitled to a free annual medical check-up. For the purposes 
of this Act, “annual medical check-up” shall, at the minimum, include a consultation, 
physical examination, and routine laboratory/diagnostic examinations, namely, 
complete blood count (CBC), lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, chest x-ray, and 
urinalysis. The laboratory and diagnostic tests shall be expanded, subject to the 
availability of PhilHealth funds. 
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SECTION 4. Schedule of Free Medical Check-Up. – To promote overall health, 
identify risk factors, and ensure early diagnosis of diseases, PhilHealth shall establish 
a system for the regular scheduling and provision of free annual medical check-ups. 
 
SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to implement this Act shall 
be charged against the PhilHealth funds. 
 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Department of Health 
shall, in coordination with PhilHealth, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations 
for the proper implementation of this Act not later than ninety (90) days from its 
effectivity. 
 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. – If any provision or part of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not be affected and shall remain 
in full force and effect. 
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,