FERDINAND "BongBong" R. MARCOS JR. 17th President The Republic of the Philippines🇵🇭 pbbm.com.ph @bongbongmarcos – at Los Angeles, CA

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Bringing essential healthcare services closer to learners, their families and school personnel, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded the rollout of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) health caravan at Kawmpang Elementary School in Patikul, Sulu on October 20, 2026. Implemented through a joint inter-agency framework involving DepEd, the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and PhilHealth, the YAKAP School Health and Protection Program transforms schools into primary access points for essential health and welfare services. During the caravan, learners and school personnel received medical check-ups and primary care consultations for general health assessments and early detection of health conditions. Services also included PhilHealth registration, record updates, ID issuance and health orientations. Essential medicines were dispensed free of charge to help reduce families’ out-of-pocket medical expenses. The initiative underscores the Administration’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of Filipino learners and school personnel, as well as their education. @bongbongmarcos #BagongPilipinas 🇵🇭 – at West Hollywood, CA

First Lady Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos visited the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on October 20, 2026 to support the implementation of the Kulay, Kalinga, Katarungan at Kalayaan program, an initiative that promotes the rehabilitation and reintegration of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) through art, healthcare and legal support. During the visit, the First Lady led painting activities with PDLs at the Medium Security Camp, encouraging creative expression and interaction. The program also provided dermatology, medical and wellness services to address the healthcare needs and overall well-being of those in detention. Legal assistance was also provided, with more than 200 lawyers and representatives from various organizations helping to review cases and process release documents for eligible PDLs. Forty-three (43) individuals were scheduled for release on October 20, while documents for more than 1,000 others were being processed for possible release in the coming weeks, subject to legal requirements. @bongbongmarcos 🇵🇭 #FLLAM – at West Hollywood, CA

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised local government units (LGUs) for developing innovative programs that directly respond to the needs of their communities as he led the awarding ceremony for the 2026 Galing Pook Awards winners at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace. “Ito ang diwa ng Galing Pook Awards — na kilalanin ang mga lokal na pamahalaang tumutugon sa mga hamon at nakakahanap ng makabuluhang paraan upang mapagaan ang buhay ng kanilang mga kinasasakupan,” the President said in his keynote message. Carrying the theme ‘Islands of Hope: Local Innovations, National Inspiration,’ the event coincides with Local Government Month, which underscores the vital role of LGUs in advancing community development and creating programs that may serve as models for other communities across the country. This year, the 2026 Galing Pook Awards received 208 program entries from 148 LGUs. Of these, 10 outstanding local governance programs were selected for their innovative approaches, compassionate public service and effective governance. Each awardee received a Galing Pook plaque of recognition and a cash prize of Php300,000 from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Addressing a wide range of local challenges, including clean transportation, livelihood support, disaster preparedness, public health, education, environmental protection, and improved delivery of government services, the 10 outstanding 2026 Galing Pook awardees are Baguio City; Bataan; Iloilo City; Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur; Quezon City; Valenzuela City; Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte; Davao del Norte; Malolos City; and Oriental Mindoro. Baguio City and Iloilo City also received the Resilience Award. “Magkakaiba man ang mga hamon at solusyon, iisa ang ipinapakita ng mga programang ito: na ang mahusay na pamamahala ay nagdudulot ng tunay at makabuluhang pagbabago sa buhay ng ating mga kababayan,” the President stated. Addressing the 10 awardees, he urged them to continue improving their programs and to inspire other LGUs to adopt and expand successful local solutions. “The beauty of innovation is that there is always room for improvement... As the needs of our communities continue to evolve, so must the solutions that we provide,” he added. In closing, the Chief Executive said the Galing Pook Awards should not only recognize outstanding programs but also provide local governments with an opportunity to learn from one another’s successes. “We must continue to encourage new ideas and build on the solutions that have already been made and that now feeling the difference in our communities,” President Marcos Jr. said. @bongbongmarcos 🇵🇭 – at West Hollywood, CA

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. presided over the 11th meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Healthcare Sector Group at the State Dining Room, Malacañan Palace on October 21, 2026. During the meeting, the President pushed for expanding the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) clinics and GAMOT (Guaranteed Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) providers in underserved areas, accelerating digital services and streamlining the process to make medicines available to the public more quickly. There are 22.42 million registered beneficiaries of the YAKAP, and 1.28 million Filipinos have received free medicines under the GAMOT program. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 6,971 Certificate of Product Registration applications from January to September 2026, a 49 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Through these measures, the government aims to reduce medical expenses and expedite access to essential medicines and healthcare services for more Filipinos. @bongbongmarcos 🇵🇭 – at West Hollywood, CA

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