MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced that the 21 essential drugs and medicines covered under the PhilHealth Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Program will remain available to members throughout 2026. In Advisory No. 2026-0007 dated Jan. 14, PhilHealth said the medicines will continue to be provided at YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide. PhilHealth said YAKAP is an enhanced primary care benefit package that covers consultations, indicated laboratory and cancer screening tests, and prescribed essential medicines aimed at promoting prevention and early disease detection to help reduce members’ financial burden. For members, PhilHealth said there will be no […]... Keep on reading: PhilHealth keeps 21 essential medicines under YAKAP available in 2026