Palawan's stunning islands and remote beaches offer unforgettable experiences, but travel uncertainties can arise. Protecting yourself with travel insurance and knowing emergency contacts ensures you can enjoy Coron and Palawan with peace of mind.
Travel Insurance Options:
Palawan ProtekTODO Travel Insurance—by trusted Palawan Group of Companies—offers the most affordable local option, starting at just ₱39 for domestic or international travel. Coverage includes:
- Medical emergency coverage up to ₱500,000–₱1.5 million
- Flight delays (6+ hours)
- Trip cancellation, lost baggage, and unexpected delays
Purchase at any Palawan Pawnshop–Palawan Express Pera Padala branch, via the PalawanPay App, or on Lazada/Shopee official stores.
For higher coverage, international options recommend minimum $250,000 evacuation coverage and $100,000 for basic emergencies, as ER visits cost $150 and hospital days reach $800.
Critical Emergency Contacts in Palawan:
National Emergency Hotline: 911 works throughout Palawan for immediate assistance.
Puerto Princesa City Emergency Contacts:
- Action Center (KAAC/Kilos Agad): (048) 434–9426
- Patrol 117: (048) 433–5322
- Hospitals:
- Palawan Adventist Hospital: (048) 433–2156
- Provincial Hospital: (048) 433–2621 or 169
- Cooperative Hospital: (048) 434–3255
- Police: City Police Station: 166 or (048) 434–9890
- Fire Department: 160 or (048) 434–2076
- Red Cross: (048) 433–6362
Travel Insurance Hotlines:
- Travel Insurance Philippines: 632 8689 6641 (cashless medical settlements)
- Pacific Cross: +63 2 230 8511
Palawan Insurance Contact: 0917-301-3868 (Sun) 0932
Key Tips:
- Save emergency numbers offline before traveling
- Carry insurance policy number and hotline
- Know your nearest hospital
- Purchase insurance before departure, not after
Travel Palawan confidently—protect yourself financially and stay connected to rapid emergency support.
