BRIDGING CANCER CARE The Philippine National Cancer Summit 2025 brought together over 2,500 attendees — including government officials, medical experts, patient advocates and industry leaders — to address critical gaps in prevention, treatment and survivorship. PHOTO FROM PNCS
WITH cancer claiming over 254 Filipino lives daily and more than 150,000 new cases reported annually, urgent and collective action is needed to strengthen the country's cancer care system. This was the central message of the Philippine National Cancer Summit 2025 (PNCS), held at Novotel Manila, Araneta City on Feb. 27 to 28, 2025.