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Republic of the Philippines PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION

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July 20, 2012 JOSE GONZALES, M.D. Director Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines-Manila Dear Dr. Gonzales, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 VICTORIO DONGALLO, M.D. Medical Director Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Dear Dr. Dongallo, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 EDUARDO MERCADO, M.D. Medical Director Cardinal Santos Medical Center San Juan City Dear Dr. Mercado, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 JOSELITO B. RUSTIA, M.D. Medical Director Aquinas University Hospital Foundation, Inc. Legazpi City, Albay Dear Dr. Rustia, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 MARTIN DELA ROSA II, M.D. Medical Director VRP Medical Center 163, EDSA Mandaluyong City Dear Dr. Dela Rosa, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 ROBERT S. ENRIQUEZ, M.D. Chief of Hospital National Children's Hospital Quezon City Dear Dr. Enriquez, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 GARY CARLOS, M.D. Medical Director De La Salle University Medical Center Dasmarinas, Cavite Dear Dr. Carlos, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 RONALD E. KEMPIS, M.D. Medical Director Calamba Doctors Hospital Laguna Dear Dr.Kempis, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 ROSALINDA P. DEALA, M.D. Medical Director New Sinai MDI Hospital Sta. Rosa City, Laguna Dear Dr. Deala, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 J. ENRICO JULIANO, M.D. Medical Director Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center Sta. Rosa City, Laguna Dear Dr. Juliano, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 ELEANOR A. GAMO, M.D. Chief of Hospital Batangas Regional Hospital Batangas Dear Dr. Gamo, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 ROBERT M. MAGSINO, M.D. President and Medical Director Mary Mediatrix Medical Center Lipa City, Batangas Dear Dr. Magsino, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 LUISITO P. HUERTO, M.D. Medical Director Metro Lemery Medical Center Lemery, Batangas Dear Dr. Huerto, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 FRANCISCO A. VALDEZ, M.D. Chief of Hospital III Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center San Fernando City, La Union Dear Dr. Valdez, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 MA. LOURDES OTAYZA, M.D. Chief of Hospital Mariano Marcos Memorial Medical Center Ilocos Norte Dear Dr. Otayza First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 JOSE ILDEFOSO COSTALES, M.D. Chief of Hospital Southern Isabela General Hospital Cagayan Valley Dear Dr. Costales, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 SERGIO S. MAMBA, M.D. Medical Director St. Paul Hospital of Tuguegarao Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Dear Dr. Mamba, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 EDGARDO BOLOMPO, M.D. Chief of Hospital Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital Bontoc, Mt. Province Dear Dr. Bolompo, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 JOSE MARIE FERMIN, M.D. Chief of Hospital Don Jose Monfort Medical Center Iloilo Dear Dr. Fermin, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 HENRY D. GONZALES, M.D. Medical Director St. Paul's Hospital Iloilo Iloilo City Dear Dr. Gonzales, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 EDGARDO M. GONZAGA, M.D. Chief of Hospital Western Visayas Sanitarium Iloilo Dear Dr. Gonzaga, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 RENE D. HUINDA, M.D. Medical Director St. Anthony College Hospital Roxas City, Capiz Dear Dr. Huinda, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 CESAR A. AQUITANIA, M.D. Medical Director Divine Word Hospital Tacloban City, Leyte Dear Dr. Aquitania, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 ALBERTO DE LEON, M.D. Chief of Hospital Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center Tacloban City, Leyte Dear Dr. De Leon, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 MARIO M. RODRIGUEZ, M.D. Medical Director OSPA Farmers Medical Center Ormoc City, Leyte Dear Dr. Rodriguez, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 TEODOSIO F. ALCANTARA, M.D. Medical Director Amosup Seamen's Hospitals Mandaue City, Cebu Dear Dr. Alcantara, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 POTENCIANO V. LARRAZABAL, JR., M.D. Medical Director Cebu Doctors Hospital Cebu City, Cebu Dear Dr. Larrazabal, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 NENITA PO, M.D. Chief of Hospital Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center Cebu Dear Dr. Po, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 GERARDO M. AQUINO, JR., M.D. Medical Director Eversely Child Sanitarium Mandaue City, Cebu Dear Dr. Aquino, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 MANUEL B. BACAREZA, M.D. Chief of Hospital Talisay District Hospital Talisay City, Cebu Dear Dr. Bacareza, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 FILOMENA G. DELOS SANTOS, M.D. Chief of Hospital Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center Cebu City, Cebu Dear Dr. Delos Santos, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 AMER A. SABER, M.D. Chief of Hospital Amai Pakpak Medical Center Marawi City Dear Dr. Saber, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 RUTH P. ASUNCION, M.D. Medical Director Bethel Baptist Hospital Malaybalay, Bukidnon Dear Dr. Asuncion, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 JOSE C. CHAN, M.D. Chief of Hospital Northern Mindanao Medical Center Cagayan de Oro City Dear Dr. Chan, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 ALEXIS ROY VALDEZ, M.D. Chief of Hospital Labuan Public Hospital Zamboanga City Dear Dr. Valdez, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 LOPE MA. P. CARABANA, JR., M.D. Medical Director Mindanao Central Sanitarium Zamboanga City Dear Dr. Carabana, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 TERENCE ANTHONY S. VESAGAS, M.D. CEO and Medical Director Manuel J. Santos Hospital Butuan City Dear Dr. Vesagas, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO




July 20, 2012 GEANE CERNA-LOPEZ, M.D. Medical Director MPI-Medical Center Muntinlupa Muntinlupa City Dear Dr. Cerna-Lopez, First of all, we wish to thank you for accepting our invitation to be our partner in our program, "60+ na ako at OKs ang Bakuna Ko Laban sa Pulmonya!" by being one of the Vaccine Access Points (VAPs). As previously shared with you, PhilHealth partnered with MSD in the Philippines in this program to provide our PhilHealth members aged 60 years and above better access to preventive healthcare through pneumococcal vaccination. Under this program, MSD through its distributor EuroMed has agreed to offer the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine (Pneumovax 23) at a special price of Php 445/vial to all VAPs. The VAPs will then offer the said vaccine to all eligible PhilHealth members at a fixed rate of Php600/dose. The mark-up cost of Php155/dose should cover for the syringe, cotton swabs and administration fees. We are very pleased to inform you that the program has been extended from being exclusive to Lifetime members to include ALL PhilHealth members and dependents aged 60 years old and above. This is in response to the call of our members to expand this program so we can help more of our beloved senior citizens. The program mechanics remain except members and dependents may now present their PhilHealth ID or Member Data Record (MDR) to any identified VAP. Once again, we thank you for your support in helping us address the many health issues including the burden of pneumococcal disease in the country. Bawat Pilipino, miyembro. Bawat miyembro, protektado. Kalusugan natin, segurado. Sincerely, DR. EDUARDO P. BANZON President and CEO

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