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DAVAO City has reached a coverage rate of 100.82% with a total of 2,066,714 members and dependents as of September 2025, the PhilHealth XI data revealed.

The city has the highest number of registered members in Davao Region, followed by Davao del Norte with a total of 1,094,947 (100.72%), Davao del Sur with 845,818 (111.20%), Davao de Oro with 765,405 (95.25%), while Davao Oriental has 592,471 (93.54%), which is the lowest in the region.

During the PhilHealth Pakighinabi forum on Oct 24, Davao City also has the largest number of YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) beneficiaries at 558,582.

Region XI presently has a total of 5,487,857 members with a coverage rate of 96.4%, 668 accredited health facilities, and 2,283 accredited healthcare physicians.

Furthermore, PhilHealth XI has paid a total of P10.3 billion in claims from January to September 2025, and paid P272,267,212 YAKAP claims.

As of October 2025, the region has 159 YAKAP clinics, consisting of 93 public and 66 private facilities, in addition to five accredited cancer screening test facilities and four GAMOT (Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment) package providers.

Last Aug. 29, 2025, PhilHealth launched its first YAKAP program in Davao Region at the Arcadia Event Center to introduce new and improved healthcare benefits along with the unveiling of the YAKAP logo.

MANILA, Philippines — Oona Insurance, one of the Philippines’ fastest-growing general insurers, has launched two flagship health products: Global Shield, an international plan with worldwide coverage of up to USD 2 million for globally mobile Filipinos and Purple Shield, a premier peso-based plan with up to ₱5 million in local coverage for families seeking exceptional care close to home.

The launch took place on October 1 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, attended by media, partners and industry leaders. The event featured a talk by award-winning actress and wellness advocate Jodi Sta. Maria, who spoke on “Wellness: The Investment You Can’t Ignore,” highlighting the growing importance of prevention and holistic care, which is in line with Oona’s mission to support both treatment and wellness.

Meeting evolving needs with global shield and purple shield

With medical costs rising faster than incomes and families demanding better private care, Oona’s new plans provide meaningful choice:

Global Shield: An international flagship plan for globally mobile Filipinos, offering access to leading hospitals and specialists worldwide, including competitive rates for options to seek treatment in Singapore and across the region.
Purple Shield: A premier peso-based plan for Filipino families seeking comprehensive, affordable protection at home.

Together, these plans move beyond the one-size-fits-all model of traditional insurance. By offering both international and local options, Oona ensures Filipinos can access protection that is flexible, relevant, and comprehensive.

Last year, Oona entered health protection with critical illness insurance. The launch of Global Shield and Purple Shield expands its spectrum of health products and reinforces its commitment to long-term, comprehensive protection for Filipino families.

Digital-first, customer-first

What sets Oona apart is not only coverage, but its customer experience. Its digital-first platform makes every step faster and simpler through:

Instant quotes and same-day policy issuance for eligible applicants
Real-time claim tracking with transparent summaries
Online access to policy details, utilization, and claims
Paperless onboarding with e-signatures
Fully digital overseas claims for faster reimbursement

This end-to-end ecosystem delivers faster, clearer, and more convenient protection, which sets a new benchmark for health insurance in the Philippines.

Leadership perspectives

“The Philippines is ready for a new standard in health protection. Rising medical costs and changing lifestyles demand solutions that go beyond the basics, offering quality, choice, and confidence,” said Abhishek Bhatia, Founder and Group CEO of Oona Insurance. “With Global Shield and Purple Shield, we are reimagining healthcare for Filipinos and delivering world-class coverage, seamless digital access and peace of mind, whether at home or anywhere in the world.”

“For Filipinos, protection isn’t just about covering hospital bills. It’s about staying healthy and caring for the whole family,” said Ninoy Rollan, CEO of Oona Philippines. “That’s why we go beyond treatment to include preventive and wellness benefits like check-ups, vaccinations, mental health support, and telemedicine. Health protection must be holistic in order to provide everyday peace of mind for Filipino families.”

Accessible Care, Anytime, Anywhere

Through partnerships with MediLink and Doctor Anywhere, Oona members enjoy cashless transactions across 650+ hospitals and clinics nationwide, 24/7 access to 750+ doctors online, and the freedom to consult their preferred international health practitioners.

Global Shield and Purple Shield reflect Oona’s vision to make health protection accessible, digital, and family-first, giving Filipinos the confidence that with the right shield, nothing holds them back.

They are now available through Oona Philippines and its network of insurance advisors and partners. For more information, visit myoona.ph

Davao City’s PhilHealth membership coverage rate at 100.82%

Oona Insurance unveils flagship health plans offering international and local coverage tailored to Filipino families