Starting June 2, a total of 92 Mercury Drug outlets across various regions will begin accepting Guarantee Letters (GLs) issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for clients under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP).
“We are very pleased to share this good news with our kababayans. This is part of our continuing efforts to help clients access needed medications, in partnership with Mercury Drug Corporation,” said Social Welfare Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao.
The GL is an official document issued by the DSWD to beneficiaries, addressed to service providers, and guarantees payment for services or goods—such as medicines—on behalf of the client.
The 92 Mercury Drug branches set to accept GLs are located in areas covered by DSWD Central Office and Field Offices (FOs) in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and the Caraga Region.
Meanwhile, DSWD Field Offices in Region 1 (Ilocos), Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), Region 5 (Bicol), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are still finalizing their agreements with Mercury Drug.
“Rest assured, these regions are working to fast-track discussions to serve our clients as soon as possible,” Dumlao added.
The DSWD-Mercury Drug partnership was first launched in November 2024, and the June 2 rollout reflects the agency’s ongoing efforts to expand healthcare access for low-income and vulnerable Filipinos.
To guide the public, participating Mercury Drug branches will display signs that read:
“DSWD Guarantee Letter is accepted here.”
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “DSWD guarantee letters accepted in 92 Mercury Drug outlets starting June 2”
