Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Giselle Mary L. Maceda 
EXPLANATORY NOTE  
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution declares that “the 
State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them.” This constitutional directive compels the 
government to adopt proactive measures that will safeguard and enhance the 
health of every Filipino. 
While the passage of Republic Act No. 11223, or the “Universal Health Care 
Act”, has indeed been a milestone in fulfilling this constitutional mandate, the 
current state of our healthcare system continues to face substantial challenges. 
Accessibility, preventive care, and early detection of diseases remain limited, 
particularly among the most vulnerable sectors of society. This gap highlights the 
need for continuous policy innovation and expansion to strengthen the health 
system’s reach and impact. 
This bill seeks to address this gap by mandating the provision of free annual 
medical check-ups for every Filipino citizen, as members of the Philippine Health 
Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) under the Universal Health Care Law. These 
annual check-ups will include essential diagnostic tests such as blood sugar and 
cholesterol tests - key tools in the early detection and management of chronic 
illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, which remain among the 
leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the country. Furthermore, the bill 
mandates the expansion of laboratory and diagnostic tests included in the free 
annual check-up program, ensuring that the scope of tests adapts to the current 
and emerging health risks affecting the Filipino population 
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By promoting early detection and timely intervention through free annual 
medical check-ups, we can reduce the burden of disease, lower long-term 
healthcare costs, and improve the overall quality of life for every Filipino. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
  REP. GISELLE MARY L. MACEDA 
 4th District, Manila City 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
Twentieth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Representative Giselle Mary L. Maceda 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR EVERY 
FILIPINO  
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 FOR EVERY FILIPINO ACT. 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. –  It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them. Towards this end, the State shall ensure access to 
preventive healthcare services by providing every Filipino with free annual 
medical check-ups to aid in the early detection and prevention of diseases.  
SECTION 3. Coverage. – Every Filipino citizen, 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 including 
a free annual medical check-up.  
SECTION 4. Annual Medical Check-Up Program. – To promote health, identify risks, 
and ensure early diagnosis, PhilHealth, in consultation with the Department of 
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Health (DOH), shall establish a program that provides Filipinos with free annual 
medical check-up that shall include, but not limited to, blood sugar and cholesterol 
tests. The laboratory and diagnostic tests to be included in the Free Annual Medical 
Check-up Program shall be expanded based on the current and emerging health 
necessities of Filipinos, subject to the availability of PhilHealth funds. 
 
 
SECTION 5. Screening and Evaluation. – Prior to availing any laboratory and/or 
diagnostic test under the Annual Medical Check-Up Program, the patient must 
first be screened by a PhilHealth-accredited primary care provider to evaluate the 
patient and identify which laboratory and/or diagnostic tests should be 
administered: Provided, that the availment of the laboratory and/or diagnostic tests 
shall be through PhilHealth-accredited health care institutions (HCIs). 
 
 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – PhilHealth shall be primarily 
responsible in implementing the provisions of this Act. PhilHealth, in consultation 
with the Department of Health (DOH), shall promulgate the necessary 
implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days upon effectivity of this 
Act.  
 
 
SECTION 7. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to implement this Act shall 
be charged against the total revenue of PhilHealth, composed of premium 
contributions from direct contributors and premium subsidies of the government 
for the indirect contributors.  
 
 
SECTION 8. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected 
thereby shall remain in force and effect.  
 
 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
rules and regulations and other issuances, or any part thereof, inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.  
 
 
SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
 
Approved,