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PhilHealth, BPI Sign MOA for Electronic Payment System - December 15, 2008
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) recently signed an agreement with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for the implementation of the Electronic Payment System for the employed sector. BPI, through its electronic banking platform Express Link, will accept, for and in behalf of PhilHealth, the premium contributions of PhilHealth members under the employed sector. Shown signing the MOA are (L-R): PhilHealth Senior Vice President for Fund Management Val S. Valila. BPI Senior Vice President Georgina O. Espaldon, PhilHealth President & CEO Dr. Rey B. Aquino, and BPI Vice President Nieves J. Basa.
Through the partnership, employers in the government and private sectors, can already remit their premium payments and submit their remittance reports online. Employers need only to register with BPI's Express Link to enjoy hassle-free remittance. Photo shows Valila (left) skimming the agreement, as Espaldon, Aquino & Basa discuss the partnership.
The BPI is the 44th bank to be accredited by PhilHealth, bringing to almost 5,000 the number of collecting outlets nationwide through which PhilHealth members may remit their premium. Photo shows Aquino (2nd from right) and Espaldon (2nd from left) exchanging copies of the signed MOA during the signing ceremonies held at the BPI Head Office in Makati City. (Documentation: Emy Retuta, Nitto Pineda and Eugene Padilla, Public Affairs Department)