TAGBILARAN City emerged as one of the top performers in primary healthcare delivery as it swept several major awards during the PhilHealth Capacity Building on Primary Care Excellence held on December 11, 2025, at the Metro Centre Hotel.
Organized by the PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) Tagbilaran, the year-end event recognized outstanding achievements of YAKAP facilities across Bohol.
The Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility (TCPCF) secured five distinctions, solidifying its position as a leading implementer of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP):
– Top 2 YAKAP Clinic – for placing second in PhilHealth payment capitations under the YAKAP Program
– YAKAP Caravan FPE Excellence Award – for posting the highest First Patient Encounters (800 FPEs) during the YAKAP Caravan
– YAKAP Top Registration Award – for registering the highest number of YAKAP beneficiaries
– SYNERGY Award – for exemplary participation in all PhilHealth YAKAP activities, including the First Patient Encounter and PhilHealth TagbilaRUN
– YAKAP Champion Award – presented to Dr. Jeia Pondoc for her leadership and significant contributions to YAKAP implementation
Mayor Jane Yap commended the awardees, noting that the recognition reflects the city’s drive to ensure quality and accessible healthcare for every Tagbilaranon.
She emphasized that these achievements serve as a reaffirmation of the city’s commitment to deliver efficient and people-centered primary care services.
“These awards highlight the dedication of our healthcare teams and their unwavering service to our community. We will continue to strengthen our systems and innovate to meet the growing needs of our constituents,” Mayor Jane said.
The awards were received on behalf of the facility by Jessie Padernal, PhilHealth Focal Person, and Beverly Malima, IT Specialist of the TCPCF Admin Section.
