Manila, Sept. 18 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) 11 (Davao Region) announced Thursday its partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-11) and Del Monte Fresh Produce Phils., Inc. for the initial implementation of the YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) in the region.

In a statement, PhilHealth-11 emphasized its commitment to collaborating with partner agencies and promoting social health insurance programs, particularly the YAKAP program, which improves access to primary care for Filipinos.

On Sept. 16, PhilHealth-11 signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with DOLE-11 and Del Monte to broaden healthcare coverage for workers in the area.

"The PhilHealth YAKAP is an expanded primary care progr...