PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Run 2013: The First Simultaneous nationwide Run
PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Run 2013: The First Simultaneous nationwide Run
The PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Run on February 17, 2013 marks PhilHealth’s 18 years of service to the Filipino people since it was established in 1995 with the enactment of Republic Act 7875.
Roads in 18 sites across the nation will be taken over as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation(PhilHealth), stages the first simultaneous nationwide running event dubbed as PhilHealth Run 2013.
Drawing inspiration from the two highly successful running events organized by its regional centers in Mindanao, the PhilHealth Run 2013: Nationwide Run for Mother and Child Protection promises to be a memorable sporting event as it aims to engage near 100,000 professional and amateur runners from different parts of the country – all running simultaneously with one aim in mind: Universal Health Care in the Philippines.
Runners will converge in 18 major cities that include: Manila, Baguio, Dagupan, Tuguegarao, Clark, Malolos, Sta. Rosa, Batangas, Legazpi, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Zamboanga, Iligan, Davao, Koronadal, Butuan, and Marawi.
Through this momentous event, PhilHealth aims to rally the entire nation as it helps stage a push towards bringing universal health care a reality. With universal coverage, every Filipino, regardless of status, is given the financial access and support to quality health care and services.
The event’s simultaneous staging across 18 sites in the country emphasizes the point of unity and oneness in aim and spirit.
In support of the country's efforts towards achieving the Millenium Development Goals of reducing child mortality and improving maternal health, proceeds from the event will be used to support national and regional institutions promoting the protection of mothers and children in the country. The national beneficiary of the PhilHealth Run 2013 is the Philippine Children's Medical Center, and local beneficiaries vary per region. More than just a running event, it endeavors to uphold the importance of our mother’sand children's health in the challenge of nation-building.
Source: PhilHealth website