MANILA—The PhilHealth Health Insurers finally entered the win column of UNTV Cup Season 12, securing a hard-fought 74-65 victory over the PNP Responders on May 31, at the Paco Arena.

PhilHealth maintained their composure late in the game to lock in their first win of the season. 

The definitive victory simultaneously dealt a heavy blow to the PNP Responders, marking their second consecutive loss in the tournament.

PhilHealth’s rookie Jumil Arumpac anchored the Health Insurers' breakthrough performance, earning well-deserved Best Player of the Game honors. 

Arumpac led the charge by exploding for 17 points, while adding 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals to his stellar stat line. 

His aggressive playmaking and scoring punch provided the precise spark PhilHealth needed to pull away from the Responders.

Reflecting on the team's turnaround, Arumpac credited their strict adherence to the game plan for solving their late-game execution issues. 

“Nag-focus lang po kami sa same play ni coach kasi nung mga previous na laro namin nawawala kami sa huli. So, ngayon naka tatlong beses na kami na talo at sa ending kami nawala, so nag-focus kami sa play ni coach,” Arumpac shared in a post-game interview.

By remaining disciplined down the stretch, the Health Insurers successfully closed out the match and established a blueprint to survive the rest of their Season 12 campaign.