PRO NCR and Rizal Vice President Bernadette Lico (3L) and UAP National President Architect Donato Magcale (3R) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of Konsulta Program alongside Quezon City LHIO Head Sidfry Panganiban (1L), UAP Area A Vice President Architect Jonathan Manalad (2L), Konsulta Point Person Raj Uy (2R), and Public Affairs Officer Raymond Acoba (1R). (Contributed Photo)
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) – In a continuous bid to improve the access of Filipinos to affordable healthcare services, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Regional Office National Capital Region (PRO NCR) has partnered with the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) to bring the Konsulta program directly to beneficiaries.
“This partnership will support the healthcare needs of the UAP members and their dependents. Together, we pledge to sustain this joint responsibility, ensuring access to quality, cost-effective healthcare services that are responsive to the needs of our communities,” said UAP National President Architect Donato Magcale.
The collaboration between PRO NCR and UAP will ensure the access of Filipino architects and their families to primary care services through PhilHealth Konsulta.
For its part, PRO NCR underscored the importance of this partnership in strengthening the advocacy for the advancement of Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
“This partnership aims to promote access to quality healthcare for all Filipinos, in line with the provisions of the UHC Law, which ensures that every Filipino is entitled to essential health services without suffering financial hardship,” PRO NCR stressed.
By means of working together with various stakeholders from the private and public sector, PhilHealth aims to create a culture of shared responsibility when it comes to the promotion of UHC programs.
Aside from implementing community redevelopment projects, UAP is also engaged in works related to the improvement of public health outcomes and social welfare, particularly outreach activities. This will be pivotal in reaching communities and encouraging the public to take advantage of health services.
UAP is the first professional organization in the country to have a formal partnership with PhilHealth for the implementation of UHC programs. (JMP/PIA-NCR)
