Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Edsel A. Galeos 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Article II Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution states that the State shall protect 
and promote the right of all citizens to health of the people and instill health 
consciousness among them. To this end, the fundamental law of the land also mandates 
that the State adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development 
which shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available 
to all people at affordable cost. In accordance with the directive of the Constitution, the 
proposed measure aims to provide free annual medical check-up for Filipinos.  
The need for free and accessible annual medical check-up is anchored in the 
broader goal of strengthening preventive healthcare in the country. In a recent 
statement1, the Department of Health (DOH) emphasized the importance of promoting 
preventive healthcare as it can significantly ease hospital overcrowding, one of the most 
pressing issues faced by the country’s healthcare system. 
Preventive healthcare does not only benefit the healthcare system as a whole but 
also every Filipino. It promotes individual well-being and addresses the growing burden 
of chronic diseases. Chronic conditions must be managed as early as possible to prevent 
complications that often lead to higher treatment costs and poorer health outcomes. 
Focusing on early detection and timely intervention are not only vital in managing 
chronic diseases. It is also important to observe these in addressing serious illnesses 
such as cancer.  
For the foregoing reasons, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
EDSEL A. GALEOS 
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GMA 
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DOH, 
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at 
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/941002/ph-needs-stronger-preventive-care-
doh/story/ (last updated March 29, 2025). 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Edsel A. Galeos 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FREE ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP FOR 
FILIPINOS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
in Congress assembled:  
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Free Annual Medical 
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Check-Up Act.” 
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is the policy of the State to support and 
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promote the right to health by enhancing programs which focus on preventative and 
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curative medicine that advance the health and well-being of Filipinos, and prevent 
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disease, disability, and death. Pursuant thereto, Filipinos shall be entitled to an annual 
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medical check-up that is free of charge in any government hospital and institution. 
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SECTION 3. Coverage. – All Filipino Citizens, by virtue of their membership in 
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the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) mandated under Republic Act 
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No. 11223, or the “Universal Health Care Law,” shall be entitled to the applicable 
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benefits under the Philippine Health Insurance Program. 
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Members shall be entitled to a free annual medical check-up, the coverage of 
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which shall be determined by PhilHealth. Laboratory and diagnostic tests shall be 
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expanded, subject to the availability of PhilHealth funds. 
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SECTION 4. Schedule of Free Medical Check-Up. – To promote health, 
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identify 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 are accorded the 
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quality health care service they deserve. 
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SECTION 5. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to implement this Act 
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shall be charged against PhilHealth funds. 
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SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days 
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from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Health and the PhilHealth shall 
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promulgate the necessary guidelines for the effective implementation of this Act. 
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SECTION 7. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, the validity of the other provisions shall not be 
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affected thereby. 
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 SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
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regulations, other issuances, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act 
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are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.  
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SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,   
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