Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
H.useBi[IN.7993
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone Distr.lct, Quiril.o
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR FILIPINOS
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Health is a basic human right guaranteed by the  1987 Constitution. It is indicated in Article 11, Section
15:  "The  State  shall protect and  promote  the right to health of the people  and  instill  consciousness
among  them,  Further,  Article  XIII,  Section   I I   adds:  "The  State  shall  adopt  an  integrated  and
comprehensive approach to health development which shall endeavor to make essential goods, h.ealth,
and other services available to all the people at affordable cost. There shall be priority for the ne(3ds 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.  60'%  of
Filipinos die without seeing a doctor' .
In  accordance  with the Republic Act No.  11223  or the Universal  Healthcare Act, this  bill  seeks  to
institutionalize  that  the  membership  in  the  Philippine  Health  Insurance  Corporation  (PhilHealth)
automatically  entitles the member with  free  annual  medical  check-up which  comprises blood  sugar
and cholesterol examinations and expanded laboratory and  diagnostic tests.  Granted that the st.ate is
tasked  to  accord  quality  liealthcare  to  every  Filipino,  this  proposed  measure  would  addres;s  the
healthcare's increasing cost in the country.
This   measure   previously   passed   the   third   I.eading   in   the   18th   Congress.   It   was   proposed   by
Representatives  Michael  T.  Defensor,  Erie  L.  0livarez,  Ferdinand  Martin  G.  Romualdez,  Marlyn
"Len" 8. Alonte, Dahlia A. Loyola, Strike a. Revilla, Francisco G. Datol, Jr., Ma. Lourdes T. Arroyo,
Lord  Allan  Jay  Velasco,  Ruth  Mariano-Hemandez,  Elpidio  F.  Barzaga,  Jr.,  Christopher  V.P.  De
Venecia, Rose Marie "Baby'. J.  Arenas, Lorenz R.  Defensor, Resurreccion M. Acop, Robert Ace  S.
Barbers,  Macnell   Lusotan,  Juan  Miguel  Macapagal  Arroyo,  Romulo  "Kid"  Pefia,  Jr.,  Emmarie
"Lolypop" Ouano-Dizon,  Manuel T.  Sagarbarria,  Ma.  Bemardita "Ditas" Ramos,  Alyssa  Sheena P.
Tan, Isidro T. Ungab, Samantha Louise Vargas Alfonso, Florida "Rida" P. Robes, Irene Gay Saulog,
Deogracias  Victor  ``DV"  8.  Savellano,  Angelo  Marcos  Barba,  Cherly  P.  Deloso-Montalla,  Raneo
"Ranie" E. Abu, Argel Joseph T.  Cabatbat,  , Manuel Jose "Manmix" M. Dalipe.  Sergio C. Da.gooc,
Aurelio "Dong" D. Gonzales, Jr., Leonardo L. Babasa, Jr., Rodante D. Marcoleta, Hector S. Sar`chez,
I   Guinto,  Ramon  LLR.  2012.  "Medical  Education  in  the  Philippines:  Medical  Students.  Perspectives." 71#e
I,cJ„e/380(October):S14.https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(13)60300-I.
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Gabriel H. Bordado, Jr., Jericho Jonas 8. Nograles, Paz C. Radaza, Lawrence "Law" H. Fortun, Gil
"Kabarangay Jr" A. Acosta, Sol Aragones, Sharee Ann T. Tan, Ramon C. Nolasco, Jr., Rowena Nifia
0.  Taduran,  Alan  8.  Ecleo  I,  Wes  Gatchalian,  Princess  Rihan  M.  Sakaluran,  Joy  Myra  Salvador-
Tambunting, Jocelyn F.  Fortuno, Josephine Ramirez-Sato, Luis Raymund "Lray" F. Villafuerte, Jr.,
Amie a.  Fuentebella,  Enrico A.  Pineda, David "Jay-Jay" C.  Suarez, Vilma Santos-Recto,  Anthony
Peter  "Onyx"  D.  Crisologo,  Alfonso  V.  Umali,  Jr.,  Ruffy  a.  Biazon,  Ma.  Theresa  V.  Collantes,
Antonio "Tonypet" T. Albano, Rosarma "Ria" Vergara, Joseph "Jojo" L. Lara, Maria Lourdes Acosta-
Alba, Na. Lucille L. Nava, M.D., Rommel RIco Angara, Edgar S. Sarmiento, Braeden John Q. Biron,
Greg G.  Gasataya, Ma. Angelica M.  Amante-Matba, Estrellita a.  Suansing, Diego "Nonoy" C.  Ty,
Ciriaco a. Gato, Jr., Amihilda J. Sangcopan, Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, Lianda a. Bolilia, Michael
8. Gorriceta, Jose Enrique "Joet" S. Garcia Ill, France L.  Castro, Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr., Marice]
G.  Natividad-Nagafio,  M.D.,  Victor  A.  Yap,  Solomon  R.  Chungalao,  Wilfrido  Mark  M.  Enverga,
Kristine Alexie 8.  Tutor, Manuel D.  Cabochan  Ill,  Micaela  S.  Violago,  John Reynald M.  Tiangco,
Joey Sarte Salceda, Eric G. Yap, Jose L. Atienza, Jr., Evelina G. Escudero, Ferdinand L. Hemamdez,
Rufus  8.  Rodriguez,  Kristine  Singson-Meehan,  Tyrone  D.  Agabas,  Stella Luz A.  Quimbo,  Carlos
lsagani  T.  Zarate,  Elenita  Milagros  "Eileen"  Ermita-Buhain,  Loma P.  Bautista-Bandigan,  Luis  N.
Campos,  Jr.,  Junie  E.  Cua,  Luisa  L]oren  Cuaresma,  Paul  Ruiz  Daza,  Rudys  Cesar  G.  Farifias  I.,
Vincent  Franco  "Duke"  D.  Fraasco,  Ed  Christopher  S.  Go,  Ruwel  Peter  S.  Gonzaga,  Sandro  L.
Gonzalez,  Romeo  M.  Jalosjos, Jr.,  Jocelyn  Sy  Limkaichong,  Romeo  S.  Momo,  Corazon T.  Nufiez-
Malanyaon,  "Kuya"  Jose  Antonio  R.  Sy-Alvarado,  Alfred  Vargas,  Manuel  F.  Zubiri,  Alfel  M.
Bascug, Jose Francisco "Kiko" a.  Benitez, Fernando T.  Cabredo, Carl Nicolas C.  Cari, Maximo Y.
Dalog, Jr., Alfred C. Delos Santos, Abdullah D. Dimaporo, Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo, Faustino
"Inno"  A.  Dy  V,  Faustino  Michale  Carlos  T.  Dy  Ill,  Ramon  "Mon-Mon"  V.  Guico  Ill,  Eduardo
"Ediie"  R.  Gullas,  Godofredo  N.  Guya,  Arm  K.  Hofer,  Cesar  "Jawo"  I.  Jimenez,  Jr.,  Gloiia  G.
Labadlabad, Pablo C. Ortega, Sandra Y. Eriguel, M.D., Jonathan Keith T. Flores, Ferdinand R. Gaite,
Mark 0. Go, and Virgilio S. Lacson as principal authors thereof.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
H.us.Bi|iN..7993
Introduced by Representative Midy N. Cua
Lone District, Quirino
AN ACT pRovlDING FOR A FRBF, ANNUAL MnDICAL CHECK-up FOR FILlplNos
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by (he Senate and House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
1        SECTION 1. S#or/ ri.//e. -This Act shall be known as the "Free Annual Medical check-Up Act."
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SFC. 2. Dec/circr/j.o# o/Po/j.c);. - It is the poliey 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
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SBC. 3. Coverc}ge. -All Filipino Citizens. by virtue of their membership in the Corporation Philippine
Health Insurance Act No. (PhilHealth) mandated under Republic  11223, or the "Universal Health Care
Law, shall be entitled to the applicable benefits under the Philippine Health Insurance Program.
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13                       Members shall be entitled to a free annual medical check-up that shall include blood sugar and
]4       cholesterol  tests.  Laboratory  and  diagnostic  tests  shall  be  expanded,  subject  to  the  availability  of
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SEC. 4. Sched#/e a/Free "ed;.ca/ Cfeec#-I/p.  -To promote health, identify risks, and ensure early
diagnosis. PhilHealth shall establish a system allows access that to a free annual medical check-up and
ensure that Filipinos shall be accorded the quality health care services that they deserve.
Snc. 5. 4pprapi.I.cz/i.o#s.  - The amount necessary to implement this Act shau be charged against the
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SEC. 6. Jmp/emc#ft.#g jiw/es a#d jicg#/at;:o;7s. - 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.
SBC. 7. SepcJrczb!./I.ty C/czwse. -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other
29        provisions not affected thereby shall rema.in valid.
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I        SEC. 8. Repeo/i.#g c/¢wSe. -All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof,
2       which are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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SEC. 9. E#ec/j.vtry. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the O;ffcjcr/
Gczze//e or in a newspaper of general circulation.
7                      Approved,
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