THE PHILIPPINE Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) XI reached its highest population coverage of 94.82% in Davao Region, representing 5,371,931 members and dependents.
Davao de Oro and Davao Occidental top the list with the highest population coverage at 101%. Davao de Oro has a total of 804,569 members and dependents, while Davao Occidental has 359,157.
Davao City has the highest number of members and dependents in the region at 1,800,600, with an 88% coverage rate.
The regional accomplishments were achieved with the support of local government units, partner agencies, and community-based activities.
Davao Region presently has 208 accredited YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) clinics, 1,039,601 registered YAKAP beneficiaries, and 376,878 YAKAP beneficiaries with their first patient encounter.
Field operations division OIC Germaine Tan said PhilHealth will increase membership reach with the coverage of solo parents and their dependents under the National Health Insurance Program under PhilHealth Circular No. 2026-0015 dated Sept. 26, 2026, and coverage provisions for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The initiatives will support inclusive health insurance protection for priority sectors.
Public relations officer Kleah Gayle Guevara shared that PhilHealth has new strategic directions to reaffirm the office’s commitment to ensure every citizen has reliable, accessible, and affordable health insurance protection.
The Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth partnered together for the Unified National Agenda for Health (UNA) as part of the strategic direction.
UNA is anchored on five pillars: Healthy Schools, Workplaces and Communities; Functional Primary Care; Functional Primary Care-Quality and Efficient Hospitals; Information Technology Transformation; and Strong Institutions and Sector.