PCSO Fund Allocation for Priority Health Programs

The GMA Program, operated in partnership with PhilHealth, receives PCSO funds.
These funds specifically cover the Local Government Unit (LGU) premium counterpart to enroll qualified indigent families.
The program aims to provide affordable, acceptable, quality healthcare services for millions of poor families.

Dedicated PCSO funding is used to enhance access to affordable medicines commonly purchased by the poor.
The program promotes strategies including the establishment of Botika-ng-Bayan, community-based pharmacies aimed at providing low-cost medicines.
This initiative addresses access issues in the private sector through collaboration with the Philippine International Trading Corporation.

This program is financially supported by PCSO funds due to its importance in public health.
It promotes family planning and improves access to safe motherhood services for men, women, and couples.
It is recognized as an essential public health service by the government.

The Executive Order rationalizes previous fund allocations, particularly those under Executive Order No. 280 and related memoranda.
All prior executive orders, laws, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this order are repealed or amended to conform with the new allocations.

The allocation supports health programs pursuant to Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which mandates the government to protect and promote the health of the people and instill health consciousness.
It builds upon prior agreements and programs, such as Executive Order No. 280 (Avian Influenza control) and the January 21, 2004 agreement between PCSO, PhilHealth, and the Department of Budget and Management to provide health insurance for indigent families.