
From L to R: Audrey Pueda (Maxicare DPO Specialist), Mari Van Kenneth Buncayo (Maxicare Data Protection Officer), and Mark Yuhico (Maxicare DPO Specialist)
In today’s digital age, data security holds a vital role in maintaining the trust our members place in us, and Maxicare recognizes that to provide holistic care to millions of people, a unified approach to data privacy across a diverse network of clinics, doctors, and third-party providers is a must.
Through the years, Maxicare has committed to this initiative, closing down every operational loophole, achieving 100% vendor alignment, and building a culture where privacy remains second nature from the boardroom to the exam room.
And these efforts earned a place at the 2026 National Privacy Commission Privacy Awareness Week Awards. Where Maxicare emerged as a standout finalist for both “Outstanding Technology Implementation for Data Protection” and “Privacy Initiative of the Year” award.

From L to R: Audrey Pueda (Maxicare DPO Specialist), Mari Van Kenneth Buncayo (Maxicare Data Protection Officer), Atty. Johann Carlos Barcena (Privacy Commissioner and Chairman, National Privacy Commission), and Mark Yuhico (Maxicare DPO Specialist)
These recognitions were the fruit of Maxicare’s enterprise-wide implementation of phishing simulations and the Privacy Learning Academy, which significantly strengthened employee cyber resilience, improved privacy awareness, and contributed to a measurable reduction in our human-related cyber risk posture.
Looking back, more than just awards, these distinctions are a testament to our commitment to setting the standard for data protection, serving as a driving force to always make our members’ information our top priority. By continuously investing in people, technology, and a culture of security awareness, Maxicare remains committed to strengthening its privacy and cybersecurity posture while building on its legacy of trust.


