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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representatives PAOLO Z. DUTERTE, ERIC G. YAP, 
EDVIC G. YAP, and JEFFREY SORIANO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Health is among the primary ministerial duty of the state, in cognizance of the 
constitutional mandate to protect and promote the right to health of the people and 
availability of health services. The most primordial in the fulfillment of the said 
mandate is ensuring that every Filipino is granted effective and sufficient medical 
services to guarantee their well-being.  
In this regard, the state is tasked to institutionalize a regular check-up for its citizens 
in order to determine their potential health concerns to avoid further complications. 
Every citizen must be able to exercise his or her right to health without incurring any 
financial burden.  
Hence, 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 state is tasked to 
accord quality healthcare to every Filipino, this proposed measure would address the 
healthcare’s increasing cost in the country.  
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
PAOLO Z. DUTERTE 
ERIC G. YAP 
        EDVIC G. YAP 
           JEFFREY SORIANO 
September 21, 2022
3:44 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
1st Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representatives PAOLO Z. DUTERTE, ERIC G. YAP, 
EDVIC G. YAP, and JEFFREY SORIANO 
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: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Free Annual Medical 
Check-Up Act.” 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - 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. 
SEC. 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 that shall include 
blood sugar and cholesterol tests. Laboratory and diagnostic tests shall be expanded, 
subject to the availability of PhilHealth funds. 
SEC. 4. Schedule of Free Medical Check-Up. - To promote health, identify risks, 
and ensure early diagnosis, PhilHealth shall establish a system that allows access to a 
free annual medical check-up and ensure that Filipinos shall be accorded the quality 
health care services that they deserve. 
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be 
charged against the PhilHealth funds. 
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SEC. 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. 
 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full 
force and effect. 
 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and 
regulations, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SEC. 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,