12/08/2026
PhilHealth brings YAKAP services closer to Indigenous Peoples in Western Visayas
PRO VI MMS joined the 4th Western Visayas Indigenous Peoples’ Health Summit held on August 5–6, 2026, at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City, bringing PhilHealth services closer to Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Western Visayas.
PhilHealth conducted a YAKAP Orientation and manned an online service desk, where IP participants received assistance with assignment to YAKAP clinics, updating of membership records, and printing of PhilHealth IDs and MDRs.
One of the highlights of the summit was the ceremonial turnover of YAKAP confirmations of registration, MDRs, and PhilHealth IDs to IP beneficiaries, symbolizing PhilHealth’s commitment to ensuring that IP communities are informed, registered, and connected to essential healthcare services.
Through continued collaboration with stakeholders and community partners, PhilHealth remains committed to making Universal Health Care more accessible, inclusive, and responsive, particularly for vulnerable sectors.