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In observance of the recent World Cancer Day, Senator Camille Villar reiterated her push for equitable and preventive healthcare with the filing of a measure that establishes a ₱10-billion Cancer Medicine and Treatment Assistance Fund, to be administered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), for indigent and underprivileged cancer patients. The bill seeks to […]
Senator Bong Go was recognized for his continuing support for public health initiatives as Cancer Warrior PH convened local leaders, health implementers, and advocacy groups during its World Cancer Day 2026 activities in Cainta, Rizal. During the program, a representative delivered a message on behalf of Go. The speech focused on the significance of World […]
Congress has earmarked another ₱2.5 billion in funding for cancer prevention and patient care, strengthening the country’s response to a disease that claims nearly 100 Filipino lives every day, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. Under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, Congress allocated another ₱1.5 billion for the Cancer Assistance Fund […]
Senator Bong Go personally attended the House of Hope Foundation Annual Survivors Day Celebration held at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City. Go was invited by Minda Cruz, President of the House of Hope Foundation for Kids with Cancer, Inc., and Southern Philippines Medical Center Head of Cancer Institute Dra. Mae Dolendo as the […]
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso announced that the construction of the Manila Cancer Center (MCC), the first local government–run cancer facility in the Philippines, will push through—marking a milestone as the city’s first dedicated center for cancer care.Domagoso made the announcement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Manila Sacramento Library and Multi-Purpose Building held at […]
Keep an open mind and find alternative treatments for cancer. This was the call made by Senator Robin Padilla to doctors, especially for poor cancer patients who cannot afford the high costs of treatment. “Sana po magkaroon tayo ng mga alternative na paggamot sa treatment sa mga cancer patients, pain management, dahil sa ngayon talaga, […]
The Department of Health (DOH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the 2024-2028 National Integrated Cancer Control Program (NICCP) Strategic Framework, coinciding with the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA). The new strategic framework outlines the vision and mission of the National Integrated Cancer Control Council (NICCC), […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the establishment of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH), the Philippines’ first dedicated cancer care facility. The hospital, inaugurated by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Arca South, Taguig City, stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in improving health services. “It will certainly positively reflect on the country’s growing potential as […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of allocating sufficient funds for specific healthcare programs, such as those addressing cancer, tuberculosis, and mental health disorders, during the Committee on Finance hearing for the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget recently. “We must also give enough focus and ensure funding for our programs to address other diseases such […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez assured cancer patients, their families, and cancer specialists that the House will find ways to fund projects meant to alleviate their plight and improve the delivery of healthcare and allied services.Romualdez made the commitment as he led a contingent of the House of Representatives in a town hall meeting dubbed “Congress at […]