PhilHealth Region III has hailed the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) as the Universal Health Care Champion for expanding health protection and accessible medical services to Freeport workers.

According to CDC President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, the agency received the award during PhilHealth’s Regional Recognition Program held on 20 November 2025 at the Kingsborough International Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

She said the recognition affirms the corporation’s role in promoting worker welfare and strengthening community health.

“Healthy workers build a stronger Clark. This recognition reflects our continuing commitment to align CDC’s programs with national priorities under the Universal Health Care Act,” she said.

PhilHealth Region III cited CDC’s exemplary performance as a government regulatory agency in supporting the full implementation of the Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223) within the Freeport community.

Through its Health and Sanitation Division (CDC-HSD), CDC operates the PhilHealth Konsulta Facility, an accredited provider of primary care, preventive services, and wellness programs for Freeport workers. The division has also broadened health-focused initiatives, including the launch of a Healthy Lifestyle Forum this year to promote employee wellness.

Several employees shared their appreciation for how the Konsulta program expanded access to preventive care and essential medical support.

“PH Konsulta, through the initiative of CDC-HSD, has been greatly beneficial to our family. What we first assumed to be a limited service turned out to provide timely medical assistance and significant savings. We are sincerely grateful for this program,” said Annette Narciso of the Investment Promotions Division I of CDC.

Another employee noted that benefits extend beyond the corporation to the wider Freeport community.

“The PH Konsulta Facility not only benefits our co-employees and their families but also the whole locators in Clark ay nagbe-benefit dito sa program na ito. ‘Yung program na ito ay para sa mga mamamayang Pilipino—karapatan natin lahat,” said Joemar Sanchez of the Human Resources Division of CDC.