The University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi was praised by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Regional Office 5 last May 23, 2023, for staying true to its mission of protecting its employees and their dependents through facilitating access to health care assistance.
In a certificate awarded to the university, PhilHealth recognized UST-Legazpi “for its timely payment and regular posting for C.Y. 2022.”
Furthermore, the said accolade is a testament that the institution, apart from ensuring financial health protection of its employees and their dependents, also “significantly contributed to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Program in the Bicol Region.”