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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill affirms the duty of the State to support and promote the right to health 
by enhancing programs that focus on preventive and curative medicine that 
advance the health and well-being of Filipinos and prevent disease, disability, 
and death. 
To achieve the above-stated goal, this bill mandates and empowers the Philippine 
Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) mandated under Republic Act 
No.11223, or the "Universal Health Care Law," to provide free annual medical 
check-ups to all members of the public. The coverage will include blood sugar, 
cholesterol, and laboratory and diagnostic tests. 
Hence, this representation seeks the passage of this measure. 
RUDYS CAESAR G. FARIÑAS I 
November 21, 2022
3:39 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _____ 
Introduced by Representative Rudys Caesar G. Fariñas I 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR A 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:     
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Free Annual 
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Medical Check-Up Act." 
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Principle. - It is the policy of the State to support 
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and promote the right to health by enhancing programs which focus on 
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preventive and curative medicine that advance the health and well-being of 
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Filipinos and prevent disease, disability, and death. Pursuant thereto, Filipinos 
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shall be entitled to an annual medical check-up that is free of charge in any 
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government hospital and institution. 
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SEC. 3. Coverage. -  All Filipino Citizens, by virtue of their membership in 
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the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) mandated under 
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Republic Act No. 11223, or the "Universal Health Care Law", shall be entitled to 
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the applicable benefits under the Philippine Health Insurance Program. 
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Members shall be entitled to a free annual medical check-up that shall 
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include blood sugar and cholesterol tests.  Laboratory and diagnostic tests shall 
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be expanded, subject to the availability of PhilHealth funds. 
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SEC. 4. Schedule of Free Medical Check-Up. - To promote health, identify 
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risks, and ensure early diagnosis, PhilHealth shall establish a system that allows 
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access to a free annual medical check-up and ensure that Filipinos shall be 
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accorded the quality health care services that they deserve. 
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SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement this Act 
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shall be charged against the PhilHealth funds. 
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SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The 
Department 
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Health shall, in coordination with PhilHealth, promulgate the necessary rules 
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and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act not later than ninety 
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(90) days from its effectivity. 
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SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in 
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full force and effect. 
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules 
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and regulations, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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