Wednesday, August 27, 2025

YAKAP: A National Embrace of Health—Up Close & Personal


Wazzup Pilipinas!?




For too long, Filipinos postponed visits to the doctor—driven by cost, distance, or inertia. But now, with PhilHealth’s YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program), healthcare is no longer a distant dream—it’s your friendly neighborhood’s warm welcome.


Health at Your Doorstep: YAKAP’s Metro Manila Clinics

Here’s how YAKAP wraps Metro Manila in accessible care—through curated, trusted clinics offering consultations, diagnostics, and medicine:


Quezon City

New World Diagnostics, Inc. (D. Tuazon branch)

205 D. Tuazon St., Brgy. Maharlika, Quezon City 



Fitness Physical Therapy Home Care

Unit I, 135 Mayon Building, 135 Mayon St., Quezon City 



Manila (City of Manila)

Mansalapuz Physical Therapy Clinic

Unit 305, One AGM Plaza, 1830 Rizal Avenue, Brgy. 336, Zone 034, Manila 



Meta Factor Personal Wellness Enhancement Services

Paco Arena, Ground Floor, Apacible St. cor. Leroy St., Manila 



Pasig City

New World Diagnostics, Inc. (Ortigas Premium branch)

33 ValuCare Bldg., Meralco Ave., Brgy. San Antonio, Pasig City 



Taguig City

Sandbox Clinic

Unit 3A, 3rd Floor Active Fun Bldg., 28th St. cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 



Across the Archipelago: YAKAP Clinics in Key Provinces


Luzon Highlights

Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital – Tala, Caloocan (a key tertiary referral hospital) 


Visayas Highlights

Badian District Hospital – Poblacion, Badian, Cebu


Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center – Tagbilaran City, Bohol 


Mindanao Highlights

Not available 


These clinics are part of a vast network—with 3,500+ accredited YAKAP clinics nationwide—ensuring every Filipino is enveloped in preventive care, no matter their location.


The 75 Free Medicines Under YAKAP (₱20,000 Yearly Benefit)

Here are the 75 essential outpatient medicines available with zero co-payment—accessible via YAKAP clinics and accredited pharmacies:


Anti-infectives

Albendazole, Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Cefixime, Cefuroxime, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Clindamycin, Clotrimazole, Cloxacillin, Co-amoxiclav, Co-trimoxazole, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Mebendazole, Metronidazole, Nitrofurantoin, Oseltamivir, Tobramycin 


Lipids & Cardiovascular

Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin, Fenofibrate, Aspirin, Clopidogrel 


Pain Relief & Supportive

Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic Acid, Naproxen, Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide, Omeprazole, Butamirate (uBo), Lagundi, Zinc, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), Cetirizine, Loratadine, Diphenhydramine, Chlorphenamine, Celecoxib, Colchicine, Ferrous Salt, Folic Acid + Iron 


Respiratory (Asthma/COPD)

Salbutamol, Ipratropium, Ipratropium + Salbutamol, Budesonide + Formoterol, Fluticasone + Salmeterol, Montelukast, Prednisone, Tiotropium 


Hypertension & Heart

Amlodipine, Atenolol, Captopril, Diltiazem, Enalapril, Enalapril + Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Losartan, Methyldopa, Metoprolol, Tamsulosin, Clonidine, Telmisartan, Telmisartan + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan, Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide 


Diabetes

Metformin, Gliclazide, Dapagliflozin 


Nerve Pain

Gabapentin 


Diagnostics and Cancer Screenings Included


YAKAP also provides free laboratory tests and cancer screenings, including:


Lab Tests: 

Complete Blood Count, Lipid Profile, Fasting Blood Sugar, OGTT, HbA1c, Creatinine, Chest X-Ray, Sputum Microscopy, ECG, Urinalysis, Pap Smear, Fecalysis, FOBT 



Cancer Screenings: 

Mammogram, Breast Ultrasound, Low-Dose Chest CT Scan, Liver Ultrasound + AFP, Colonoscopy 



Why This Matters—Emotion Meets Empowerment

Health at Every Turn: 

Whether in Quezon City, Manila, Pasig, Taguig—or a far-flung barangay—you are closer to care than ever.


Prevention Over Price: 

Screenings and chronic medications no longer drain your wallet. Early detection saves lives—and futures.


Security and Compassion: 

A network that listens, cares, and delivers no matter where you are.


Your Right, Realized: 

With zero co-payment for essential services and medicines, YAKAP transforms societal promise into tangible care.


What You Can Do Right Now

Find a YAKAP Clinic Near You

For Metro Manila, start with the highlighted clinics above. Need help finding your nearest one? I’m happy to assist!


Register or Check Your Enrollment

Visit through eGovPH app, PhilHealth Member Portal, or any YAKAP clinic for on-site updates.


Schedule Your First Patient Encounter (FPE)

Receive a health profile, lab tests, and medicine prescription via GAMOT app.


Redeem Prescriptions at Accredited Pharmacies

Facilities include: 

Vidacure (QC, Muntinlupa), Generika (Parañaque, Navotas, QC, Taguig), CGD Medical Depot (Vertis North), Chinese General Hospital pharmacy 


Conclusion: 

YAKAP—A Loving Nationwide Embrace

This is more than an insurance program—it’s a movement of care, compassion, and active health. From Metro Manila to Mindanao, YAKAP binds the nation in a promise: that no Filipino ever walks alone in the journey toward wellness.


Let’s YAKAP Health Together. Let’s stay together, well.

1 comment:

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