A call to action for a stronger Philippines

The Philippine National Cancer Summit (PNCS) 2025, themed "Stronger Philippines: Building a Resilient Cancer Care Ecosystem," will be held on Feb. 27-28 at Novotel Manila, Araneta City. Held during Cancer Awareness Month, the crucial gathering will bring together national and international cancer stakeholders to address the nation’s pressing cancer care challenges.

Hosted by the PCS Cancer Commission Foundation (PCS CANCOM), in collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH), PNCS 2025 aims to foster a collaborative cancer care ecosystem, promote equitable access to quality care, drive innovation, establish quality standards, and develop actionable recommendations.

The summit will focus on patient-centered care, addressing women's cancer needs, and expanding access to care for all Filipinos. Participants will include advocates, healthcare professionals, patients, survivors, researchers, industry partners, government agencies, and local communities.

PNCS 2025 offers a unique platform to contribute to a healthier Philippines. Attendees will collaborate to drive positive change, share expertise, define standards for patient-centered care, and develop strategies to enhance cancer care access and quality.

The PCS CANCOM Foundation, a nonprofit organization and a recognized partner of the Department of Health, continues to lead the charge in uniting stakeholders for a healthier, cancer-resilient Philippines.

The Philippine National Cancer Summit 2025 is supported by: the Department of Health, Union International Cancer Control, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Siemens Healthineers, AC Health, Unilab, and MSD.

Official media partners: ABS-CBN News Channel, Philstar Media Group, The Manila Times, Philippine Press Institute, Net 25, DZRH, RadyoCSR, Hello Doctor, VLInk Interactive

Join the movement to build a healthier Philippines. For more information, visit https://cancersummit.pcscancom.org/ or follow the PCS Cancer Commission on Facebook.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by the Philippine National Cancer Summit.