The Philippines Insurance Commission (IC) opened its Baguio District Office on Oct. 27, 2026, extending access to regulatory services for policyholders and industry stakeholders in Baguio City, the Cordillera Administrative Region and Northern Luzon. Consumers can seek assistance and industry participants can transact with the commission without traveling to its Manila head office. The office will receive and act on complaints and assistance requests involving insurance, pre-need and health maintenance organization products. It will also provide licensing assistance to insurers, intermediaries and other regional stakeholders, and serve as a hub for financial literacy and education.