13/07/2026
The (SC) has renewed its Comprehensive Health Care Plan for the Judiciary, reaffirming the Judiciary's commitment to the health and well-being of court personnel nationwide.
Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo led the contract signing ceremony on July 2, 2026, at the SC Division Hearing Room in Manila. He was joined by SC Associate Justices Samuel H. Gaerlan and Raul B. Villanueva.
The program opened with a message from Justice Gaerlan, Chairperson of the SC Health and Welfare Plan Board and the Technical Working Group for the Procurement of a Unified Health Maintenance Organization for the Entire Judiciary.
In his remarks, Justice Gaerlan underscored that the renewal of the Comprehensive Health Care Plan reflects the Judiciary's continuing commitment to its most valuable resourceโits people. While the administration of justice is often measured through court decisions and institutional reforms, he noted that the Judiciaryโs work is ultimately sustained by the officials and employees whose dedication keeps the courts functioning every day.
Following the opening message, the renewed contract was signed by Atty. Marife M. Lomibao-Cuevas, SC Clerk of Court En Banc, and Dr. Leah Uy-Yolo, President of Kaiser International Healthgroup Inc.
Witnessing the signing were Atty. Marilyn I. De Joya, Deputy Clerk of Court and Chief of Office of the SC Fiscal Management and Budget Office; Mr. Ferdinand N. Santos, President of Manila Bankers Life and General Assurance Corporation; and Atty. Maria Carina A. Matammu-Cunanan, Deputy Clerk of Court and Chief Administrative Officer of the Office of Administrative Services, who served as the SCโs Administering Officer.
First launched in 2024, the Comprehensive Health Care Plan serves as a unified health care program for members of the Philippine Judiciary. Through its renewal, the SC continues to strengthen its institutional commitment to employee welfare by ensuring that Justices, judges, officials and court personnel maintain access to comprehensive health care benefits and medical support.
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