EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
)
SENATE
S. No. 2132
INDEX
Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION BENEFIT FOR 
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Teachers play a vital role In facilitating the learning and development of 
students. As the main contributor in molding the minds of the youth, the educators 
are expected to perform with utmost commitment, effectiveness and competency. It 
is of absolute importance to recognize the necessity of keeping our teachers healthy 
considering that their physical well-being has a significant impact on the efRciency and 
effectiveness in the delivery of educational services.
Several programs in promoting the well-being of teachers have been initiated 
in the past by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, in partnership with the 
Department of Education (DepEd). However, the comprehensive medical examination 
program for teachers which was initiated in 2014, in line with the mandate under 
Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act (UHC) and the Magna Carta 
for Public School Teachers, has not been implemented despite the issuance of the 
guidelines by the agencies concerned.
In 2019, a five hundred pesos (PhpSOO.OO) medical examination benefit was 
provided for public school teachers under the General Appropriations Act. That was 
the first time that such benefit, which is a compulsory provision in the Magna Carta 
for Public School Teachers, was received by the teaching force. However, not long 
after, this financial assistance was no longer included in the budget of the DepEd.


As a pro-active response to the needs of one of the most important sectors in 
our society, and to implement the obligation of the government under the Magna 
Carta for Public School Teachers, this bill seeks to provide for free annual medical 
examination for teachers which shall be chargeable against the health Insurance fund 
of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. This benefit will strengthen the primary 
health care services in the country by promoting the health of public school teachers, 
reducing unnecessary hospitalization and protecting them from the high cost of 
hospital care.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the prioritization of nations towards the 
attainment of better health services and promotion of the well-being of its citizens. 
This measure will help ensure that the health of one of the most important and the 
largest group numbering to a million in government service will be taken care of.
The immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
2132
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Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION BENEFIT FOR 
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ALLOCATING 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 "Public School Teachers'
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Annual Medical Check-Up Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
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protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness
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among them. Towards this end, the State shall adopt an integrated and
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comprehensive health development program and provision of medical services to
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promote the well-being of public school teachers nationwide.
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Sec. 3. Annual Medical Check-Up Benefit - The annual medical check-up
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benefit shall be provided free-of-charge to all public school teachers and may be
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availed of every year, subject to PhilHealth benefit guidelines. This benefit shall include
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a comprehensive health profile upon enlistment, primary care consultations, and when
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clinically necessary, selected diagnostic tests such as:
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i. Complete blood count (CBC);
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ii. 
Blood typing;
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iii. 
Urinalysis;
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iv. 
Stool Exam;
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V. 
Chest X-ray;
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vi. 
Sputum Microscopy;
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vii. 
Lipid Profile;
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viii. 
Fasting Blood Sugar;
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ix. 
Creatinine;
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Electrocardiogram (ECG); and
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xi. 
Blood glucose monitoring
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Sec. 4. Coverage. - The grant of the annual medical examination benefit
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authorized in this Act shall cover all persons engaged in classroom teaching, in any
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level of instruction, on full-time basis, including guidance counselors, school librarians,
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industrial arts or vocational instructors, and all other persons performing supervisory
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and/or administrative functions in all schools, colleges, and universities operated by
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the government or its political subdivisions. Beneficiaries under this Act shall choose
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the provider that is most accessible to them without restriction to jurisdictional area,
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and may avail of the benefit after enlistment and scheduled appointment.
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Sec. 5. Medical Check-Up Providers. - Both government and private health care
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facilities can be accredited as medical check-up providers, subject to accreditation
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standards by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. All accredited providers
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must ensure that the indicated benefits in the package are available to the enlisted
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beneficiaries. Providers cannot discriminate against beneficiaries with high health risks
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to enlist in their facility.
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Sec. 6. Funding. - The amount necessary for the grant of the annual medical
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check-up benefit authorized under this Act shall be charged against the health
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insurance fund of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation.
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Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within sixty (60) days from the
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effectivity of this Act, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, in coordination with
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the Department of Education, shall issue the implementing rules and regulations for
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this Act.
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Sec. 8. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be held
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unconstitutional, the remainder of the Act not otherwise affected shall remain In full
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force and effect.
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Sec. 9 Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, resolutions, orders or ordinances
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or parts thereof inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed, amended or modified
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accordingly.


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Sec. 10. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,