Showing autism statistics in the Philippines and the importance of early health insurance for children

One in 100 Filipinos Have Autism: Why Early Health Protection Matters

August 24, 20242 min read

Early Health Protection for Autism | One in 100 Filipinos Have Autism | Importance of Early Health Intervention in the Philippines

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." - Benjamin Franklin

One in 100 Filipinos are on the AUTISM SPECTRUM

Nowadays, parami ng parami na ang meron Autism.  

My friend, who teaches kindergarten and first grade at a well-known Chinese school, mentioned that many of their students might have autism…

Although hindi pa confirmed kasi hindi pa na pa check up ng parents.

I did some research and I found this:

According to the Autism Society of the Philippines, in their data way back 2018 pa, one in 100 Filipinos are on the autism spectrum, translating to approximately 1.2 million of our countrymen living with autism in 2018.

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What!? Ang dami nun!

And the cost of therapy NAPAKA MAHAL.

SPED programs palang can range from PHP 10,000 to PHP 30,000 or more…

Depending on the school and level of support needed ng bata 🙁

Just recently may isang parent na nag inquire sakin…

It’s about kids' health insurance.

They’re planning to get their 5 year old kid a HealthFlex - Health Insurance Plan 

Php 34k for the next 10 years, Coverage ng critical illness is PHP 2.2 million until age 100

Hmmm…. of course, I asked them why kasi hindi usual satin na kukuhaan agad ang kids...

Would you agree!?

The response is a wakeup call para sakin!

“Getting sick is inevitable, regardless of age”

Oh my… tama nga naman ito!

At least, if anything happens, financially prepared ang parents because of the health insurance plan.

Hindi nila kailangan mag worry sa gagastusin.

Especially sa panahon ngayon...

Bakit nga ba laging sa parents lang tayo focused? While the kids need protection too!

If you’ll notice madami nagkakasakit na bata — may dengue, severe asthma, or autism…

At madami pang ibang sakit sakit…

Labanan natin yan with Manulife HealthFlex!

Covered nito over 100 critical illnesses.

This is a good investment… why?

  1. May ipon

  2. If hindi nagamit, it becomes life insurance

  3. It earns dividends na pwede kunin anytime

We know how unpredictable life can be, and while we can't prevent every illness, we can be prepared for whatever comes our way. Protecting our children with health insurance is one of the best ways to ensure they have the support they need—no matter what happens.

If you’re ready to take action and secure your child’s future,

book a call with me here: 1 ON 1 FREE SESSION

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Let’s protect our kids and give them the best chance at a healthy future.


Hello, I'm Sheila! Your all-in-one financial guide! I am a Registered Financial Planner, a Certified Scale-up Coach, a multi-awarded Manulife Agency Leader, a Cash Flow Certainty Coach, a Kidpreneur Coach, a wife, a mom, a daughter, and a child of God.

Sheila Ching-Ong

Hello, I'm Sheila! Your all-in-one financial guide! I am a Registered Financial Planner, a Certified Scale-up Coach, a multi-awarded Manulife Agency Leader, a Cash Flow Certainty Coach, a Kidpreneur Coach, a wife, a mom, a daughter, and a child of God.

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