The Commission on Audit (COA) cited the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) for setting a precedent for the delivery of healthcare in government owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs).

The honor was based on COA's 2024 annual report, stating that the CDC has set a groundbreaking precedent as the first and only GOCC in Region III accredited as a PhilHealth Konsulta provider.

COA also added that this has ensured Freeport employees, residents, and locators within Clark and nearby areas have access to vital primary healthcare services.

CDC President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera emphasized the strategic importance of the milestone.

"Human capital is one of Clark’s vital resources. The Konsulta accreditation is developed within our framework for people‑centered growth, aligned with national health priorities," she said.

"This milestone reflects CDC’s proactive integration of healthcare into its development agenda, reinforcing its commitment to a sustainable, health-conscious business and residential environment," as COA noted.

PhilHealth’s Konsulta program requires accredited providers to deliver a full range of primary care services.

"Accredited PhilHealth Konsulta providers must offer essential preventive and screening services to ensure comprehensive primary healthcare. These include medical consultations, vital signs monitoring, clinical breast and digital rectal examinations, and risk assessments for chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Providers must have the capability to perform laboratory and diagnostic tests, as well as dispense prescribed medicines in accordance with PhilHealth’s guidelines," according to the COA report.

To maintain service quality, PhilHealth sets technical standards for preventive and diagnostic service delivery.

As COA outlined: "PhilHealth has set technical standards for accredited facilities. Providers must have proper signage indicating their accreditation and operating hours, ensuring visibility for patients. They are also required to operate for at least eight hours daily, five days a week, and have an adequate number of licensed medical professionals, including at least one physician, to effectively deliver Konsulta services."

It can be recalled that PhilHealth Region III also acknowledged CDC’s role in expanding Konsulta services and supporting the Universal Health Care Act.

Earlier, CDC was named Universal Health Care Champion by PhilHealth Region III for its efforts in expanding health protection and accessible medical services for Freeport workers.