Manila, Sept. 16 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Eastern Visayas is eyeing to facilitate the registration of at least 4,000 workers in the private sector this year to avail free health services under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP).

DOLE regional information officer Norma Rae Costimiano said Tuesday they aim to bring YAKAP registration this year to at least 20 large establishments in the region, with each employing some 200 workers.

A program of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), YAKAP is an enhanced primary care benefit package in the Philippines that expands the previous Konsulta Package to provide comprehensive, proactive healthcare to all members.

"In convergence with PhilHealth, we are m...