President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. oversaw the delivery of free health services to students and teachers in Sulu under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), according to Manila Bulletin. The initiative reached about 1,600 learners, the outlet reported on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Manila Bulletin reports that the President led the effort, which brought medical services to schools in the province. The Philippine News Agency also covered the visit, describing it as the President bringing YAKAP healthcare services to Sulu schools.
The program is a joint effort involving the Department of Education and PhilHealth, according to Malaya Business Insight, which reported that the two agencies provided free checkups to 1,600 students in Patikul, Sulu. The Presidential Communications Office also issued a release on the President's delivery of free healthcare services to Sulu schools through YAKAP.
The reports identify the beneficiaries as both students and teachers, with the services centered on schools in the province. The material available does not specify which additional services were offered beyond free checkups, nor the full schedule of the visit.
The coverage places the activity in Patikul, Sulu, and ties it to the national government's health program delivered through the education system.
What to watch next: whether the Presidential Communications Office or the Department of Education releases further details on the scope of YAKAP services in Sulu and any plans to extend the program to other schools.
