News Archive 2003
Ground Breaking Ceremony - October 21, 2003
The Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) breaks ground for the construction of its permanent Head Office situated between the National Statistics Office Serbilis Center and the paved parking lot of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) along East Avenue in Quezon City.
The space will eventually house PhilHealth’s key offices from membership data management, claims processing, accreditation to public affairs, quality assurance and programs development.
Seen in photo lowering the time capsule are (3rd from left) PhilHealth President & CEO Dr. Francisco T. Duque III with Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo (extreme right). Also seen in photo are PhilHealth officials and employees witnessing the event.
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One of the highlights during the groundbreaking ceremony is the unveiling of billboards announcing the rise of PhilHealth’s home in Quezon City, led by (L-R) City Councilor Elizabeth Herrera, PhilHealth President & CEO Dr. Francisco Duque III and Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo. |
II. Balloon Released
(Groundbreaking Ceremony, September 25, 2003)
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Well wishers (PhilHealth Officers, employees & guests) prepare to release the balloons as part of thegroundbreaking ceremonies of PhilHealth new home. |
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On the count of three, balloons were released… |
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PhilHealth Chief together with the officers and employees were delighted while watching their balloons up in the air. |
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The balloon symbolizes the wishes for PhilHealth’s new home. |




