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  • DAY 1, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (THURSDAY)

  • DAY 2, MARCH 1, 2023 (FRIDAY)

Hosted by: JING CASTANEDA, Broadcaster/ Advocate/ Storyteller

TIME MORNING SESSION (Plenary)
OPENING PROGRAM
SESSION CHAIR: Dr Ida Marie Lim
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Chair, PNCS Program Committee
08:30- 09:00 AM Interfaith Prayer by
Philippine National AnthemOPENING REMARKS

Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas
Chairman, Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation

09:00- 9:25 AM WELCOME REMARKS: A Warm Welcome to Quezon City: Home to the Philippine National Cancer Summit 2024

Hon Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte
Mayor, Quezon City

09:25- 9:30 AM KALAYAAN MULA SA CANCER VIDEO
09:30- 9:55 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Hon. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, MD
Secretary of Department of Health

09:55- 10:20 AM KEYNOTE: LGUS AS PARTNERS IN LEADING TRANSFORMATION IN CANCER CARE AND ACHIEVING HEALTH FOR ALL

Honorable Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr
Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government

10:20- 10:40 AM KEYNOTE: ELEVATING SURGICAL CANCER CARE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Vivencio Jose P. Villaflor III
President, Philippine College of Surgeons

10:40- 10:45 AM SPECIAL MESSAGE OF SUPPORT

PROFESSOR JEFF DUNN
President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

10:45- 11:05 AM SURVIVORS INSPIRATION MESSAGE

Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
Lung Cancer Survivor, Hope from Within

11:05- 11:20 AM CEREMONIAL OPENING OF EXHIBIT BOOTHS

Honorable Guests to cut the ribbon

11:20- 11:40 AM IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY: THE CASE FOR INVESTING IN WOMEN’S CANCERS IN THE APAC & THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Corazon Ngelangel
Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines College of Medicine
President, Philippine Cancer Society

11:40- 12:00 AM PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY IN CANCER CARE: THE LANCET COMMISSION REPORT

DR. WINNIE KW SO
The Chinese University of HongKong
The Nethersole School of Nursing

12:15- 01:15 PM LUNCHEON: PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO BREAST CANCER AND BEYOND: A MULTISECTORAL DISCUSSION WITH ASTRAZENECA

Moderator: Dr. Christina Galvez
Medical Oncologist

Dr. Pierette Kaw
Breast Surgeon

Dr. Jose Jasper Andal
Pathologist

Dr. Josephine Tolentino
Medical Oncologist

Moderated Panel Discussion

01:30- 02:00 PM VISIT EXHIBIT BOOTHS ACTIVITIES
ABSTRACT/RESEARCH EXHIBIT
CANCER SCREENING: Breast, Cervical
AFTERNOON SESSION
EMERGING PATHWAYS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR QUALITY OF CANCER CARE IMPROVEMENT

Session Chair: Dr. Catherine Co
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

02:00- 02:20 PM RE-IMAGINING THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE

Dr. Bente Mikkelsen
Director Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Department
World Health Organization, HQ Geneva, Switzerland

02:20- 02:50 PM A CANCER SURVIVOR’S VOICE OF INSPIRATION: Singing for Hope and Healing

Fonzy Mendoza
Cancer Survivor

02:50- 03:50 PM PATHWAYS FOR TRANSFORMING THE CANCER ECOSYSTEM: A Patient Centered Framework

FRAMING: 
Mr. Richard Vines
Chief Executive Officer
Rare Cancers Australia /Asia Pacific Oncology Alliance

Moderator: Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas
Chairman PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Medical Director, Ayala Health

Panelist/Reactors : Medical Directors

1. Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, Philippine General Hospital

2. Dr. Beaver R. Tamesis, Asian Hospital Medical Center

3. Dr. Beatrice J. Tiangco, The Medical City

4. Dr. Deborah Ignacia D. Ona, St. Luke’s Medical Center

5. Ms. Carmen Auste,
Advisory Board Asia Pacific Oncology Alliance
CEO, Cancer Warriors Philippines

03:50- 04:10 PM CELEBRATING PROGRESS AND GAINS IN CANCER CARE AND NICCA IMPLEMENTATION

Dr. Enrique A. Tayag
Under Secretary of Department of Health

04:10- 05:10 PM AFTERNOON TEA: BEYOND THE PINK RIBBON: EMPOWERING PATIENTS TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE MAZE FOR BETTER BREAST CANCER SURVIVORSHIP with NOVARTIS

Moderator: Ms. Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala
Founding President, ICanServe Foundation
VP, Internal Affairs, Cancer Coalition Philippines
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Adviser, Philippine Alliance for Patient Organizations
Member, Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer

Framing Video

Message
H.E. Nicolas Brühl
Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines

Moderated Panel Discussion

1. Dr. Corazon Ngelangel
President, Philippine Cancer Society

2. Dr. Frederic Ivan Ting
Co-Chair, Training Committee, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology
Chair, Tumor Board Committee, Riverside Medical Center, Western Visayas

3. Dr. Cecille Montales
Executive Assistant for Health, Taguig City Health Office

4. Dr. Claudine Ordoñez
Head, Breast Care Team, East Avenue Medical Center

5. Dr. Irisyl Real
Medical Oncologist, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital

6. Mr. Joel Chong
Country President, Novartis Healthcare Philippines
Board Member, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines

05:10- 06:30 PM CATALYTIC ROLE OF LGUs in ADVANCING NICCA LOCALIZATION

Framing Presentation:
Hon. Dr. Helen Tan
Governor, Province of Quezon
Former Chair Congressional Health Committee

Moderator: Carmen Auste
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
VP, Cancer Coalition Philippines
CEO, Cancer Warriors Philippines

Panelists

1. Hon. Benjamin B. Magalong
Mayor, Baguio City

2. Hon. Jose Enrique S, Garcia III
Governor, Bataan

3. Hon. Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte
Mayor, Quezon City

4. Hon. Jude Acidre
Tingog Party List

5. Hon. Maria Laarni Cayetano
Mayor, Taguig City

Hosted by: CITO BELTRAN, Writer/Columnist/Motivational Speaker/Business & Life Consultant

TIME MORNING SESSION (Plenary)
MORNING PROGRAM

Session Chair: Dr Ida Marie Lim
Director, Cancer Commission Foundation
Chair, PNCS Program Committee

08:15- 08:30 AM INTERFAITH PRAYER
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM
08:30- 08:50 AM KEYNOTE: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS IN IMPROVING PHILIPPINE CANCER CARE

Paolo Maximo Francisco Borromeo
CEO and President of Ayala Health
Presidential Adviser on Health

08:50- 09:05 AM FROM CONCEPTION TO TRANSFORMATION: THE PCC’S JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING OUR APEX CANCER REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Dr. Alfonso Nuñez III
Executive Director, Philippine Cancer Center
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

09:05- 10:00 AM EMPOWERING THE PERIPHERY: SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE CANCER CARE DELIVERY BEYOND THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Moderator: Dr. Alfonso Nuñez III
Executive Director, Philippine Cancer Center
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

Framing : What does sustainable cancer care look like outside the NCR?

1. Dr. Malen Gellido
Medical Director
St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center

2. Dr. Ralph Lazarus R. Rapacon
Head, Surgical Oncology
Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital

3. Dr. Jose Rhoel de Leon
Chairman, Department of Surgery & Chief of Clinics
Capitol University Medical Center, CDO

4. Dr. Necy Juat
President and COO
Global Care

5. Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza
Philippine Hospital Association
Vice-President, Government Hospital Affairs
Medical Center Chief
Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

Moderated Panel Discussion

10:10- 10:10 AM SURVIVORS INSPIRATION MESSAGE

Annie Janela Clarite
Childhood Cancer Survivor

10:00- 10:15 AM THE NICCA LAW AND WHO GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER ON ITS 5TH YEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES: Harmonizing Gains to Improve Outcomes for Children and Adolescents with Cancer

Dr. Mae Dolendo
Pediatric Oncologist

10:15- 10:45 AM BLOOD CANCERS IN FOCUS: AMPLIFYING PATIENT VOICES, DRIVING COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION

I. The Role of Patient Advocacy in Driving Innovation and Improving Access

Jheric Delos Angeles
Convenor, Blood Cancer Alliance
Co-Founder, Lymphoma Philippines

II. Multiple Myeloma in the Philippines: Navigating Challenges, Empowering Patients, Driving Progress

Karen Alparce-Villanueva
Founder, MyeSPEAK Phils. Inc
President, Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations

10:45- 11:45 NN BEYOND HUMAN LIMITS: INTEGRATING AI INTO FILIPINO CANCER CARE SYSTEMS FOR BETTER OUTCOMES

Moderator: Dr. Teresa Julieta Benedicto
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
President, Philippine Radiation Oncology Society

Framing: What are the potential benefits of integrating AI into Filipino cancer care systems?

I. REDEFINING HEALTHCARE EFFICIENCY: HOW AI ASSISTANTS ARE REVOLUTIONIZING CARE, ONE CHAT AT A TIME

Dorothea Koh
Founder & CEO, BOT MD, Singapore

II. SEEING WHAT WE MISS:LEVERAGING AI TO REVOLUTIONIZE CERVICAL CANCER DETECTION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Bogs Rivera
Founder, CerviQ

III. AI REVOLUTIONIZES PERSONALIZED RADIO HERAPHY

Dr. Michael Mejia
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology University of Santo Tomas Hospital

IV. UNLEASHING THE POWER OF AI FOR OPTIMAL NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER RADIOTHERAPY

Dr. Johanna Patricia Canal
Philippine Radiation Oncology Society

Moderated Panel Discussion

11:45- 12:00 NN CANCER, WORK, and WELL BEING: BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM FOR EMPLOYEE SUCCESS

Dave Drilon
Chief Digital Officer, Publicis Groupe PH
Working with Cancer Movement (WWC)

12:15- 01:15 PM LUNCHEON: TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: INNOVATIONS TO DELIVER TIMELY CARE TO CANCER PATIENTS with ROCHE

Framing: Presentation on the solutions that have made a significant impact for improving delivery of timely cancer care for patients

Moderator: Dr. Frederic Ivan Ting
Associate Dean, College of Medicine, University of St. La Salle
Co-Chair, Training Committee, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology

Panelists:
Katrina Angelyn Jacob
Patient Advocate

Dr. Herdee Gloriane Luna
Research Head, NKTI Section of Medical Oncology

Dr. Mary Claire Soliman
Department Head, Section of Medical Oncology, East Avenue Medical Center

Moderated Panel Discussion

01:30- 02:30 PM VISIT EXHIBIT BOOTHS ACTIVITIES
ABSTRACT/RESEARCH EXHIBIT
AFTERNOON SESSION
HALL A HALL B
02:30- 03:30 PM INNOVATIVE FINANCING SOLUTIONS FOR CANCER CARE IN THE PHILIPPINES 

Framing: What innovative financing solutions can be implemented to ensure everyone has equal access to life-saving cancer treatments?

Moderator: Max Ventura
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Radyo CSR

I. Implementing Strategies for Equitable Cancer Care in the Philippines

Dr. Jan Aura Laurelle Llevado
Chief of the Cancer Control & Mental Health Divisions, Department of Health

II. Empowering Patients Through Choice: Cancer Therapy and the Right to Affordable Treatment

Dr, Abigail C. Rivera
Head, Therapeutic Category, Oncology
Medical Affairs Division, Unilab Inc.

III. Extending a Helping Hand: PhilHealth Z – Bridging the Gap in Cancer Care Access

Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr.
President and CEO
Philippine Health and Insurance Corporation

IV. Hope Renewed: Expanding Access to Cancer Care with the New Malasakit Medical Assistance Guidelines for indigents and financially incapacitated cancer patients

 

Girlie Veloso
Director
DOH Malasakit Program Office Head

Moderated Panel Discussion

 

DATA DRIVES DECISIONS: Measuring Success in Cancer Care with the Experts

Framing: What is Quality Metrics and its relevance in your respective organization

Moderator: Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas
Chairman, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

Panel Discussion of Presidents

1. Dr. Karlos Noel Aleta
The Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (PATACSI)

2. Dr. Maria Cecilia Pagdanganan
Philippine Society of Breast Surgeons (PSBS)

3. Dr. Josephine Tolentino
Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO)

4. Dr. Maria Teresa Julieta Benedicto
Philippine Radiation Oncology Society (PROS)

5. Dr. Rodolfo De Guzman
Philippine Urological Association (PUA)

6. Dr. Ma. Amornetta Casupang
Philippine Association of Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeons (PAHPBS)

03:30- 04:30 PM ENSURING BETTER ACCESS TO PAIN MANAGEMENT, PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS: A ROADMAP FOR THE FUTURE

Moderator: Dr. Rachael Rosario
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Past President, Philippine Society of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (PSHPM)
Executive Director, Philippine Cancer Society (PCS)

I. Redefining Comfort: Optimizing Pain Management for a Brighter Cancer Journey

Dr. Jose Rhoel de Leon
VP, PCS Board of Regents
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

II. Designing Compassionate Communities

Dr. Rumalie Corvera
President & Founder
Ruth Foundation

Dr. Marie Joanna Joson
President
Philippine Society of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (PSHPM)

Moderated Panel Discussion

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TUMOR BOARDS: A CORNERSTONE FOR ADVANCING FILIPINO CANCER CARE

Session Chair: Dr. Ralph Lazarus Rapacon
Chairman, PCS Cancer Committee

Moderator: Dr. Robert Bandolon
PCS Committee on Cancer

Framing: How can MDTs contribute to advancing integrated cancer care systems for Filipinos?

Moderated Panel Discussion

1. Dr. Apolinario Ericson Berberabe Philippine General Hospital

2. Dr. Karla Malanyaon
Chair, Tumor Board
BMC Regional Cancer Center

3. Dr. Maria Belen E. Tamayo
Head, MakatiMed Cancer Center

4. Dr. Denis Ngo – Philippine Society of Gastroenterology

5. Dr. Necy Juat – Philippine Society of Medical Oncologist

6. Dr. Maria Teresa Julieta Benedicto – Philippine Radiation Oncology Society

7. Dr. Maria Julieta Germar – Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines

8. Dr. Herdee Luna, Philippine Society of Oncologist, Oncollaborate

04:30- 05:30 PM CREATING A CIRCLE OF CARE: SUPPORTING EVERYONE ON THE CANCER JOURNEY WITH PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PHAP)

Moderator:
Jing Castaneda
Broadcaster/ Advocate/ Storyteller

Framing: Introduction of importance of holistic support.

I. Moderated Panel Discussion : Challenges and opportunities for supporting everyone on the cancer journey

1.Dr. Josephine Tolentino
President, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology

2. Nikoy De Guzman
President, ICanServe

3. Carmen Auste
CEO Cancer Warriors

4. Dr. Diana Edralin
President Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines
General Manager, Roche (Philippines) Inc.

II. Art Therapy by Strokes of Hope: Expressing emotions and finding positive outlets through painting, drawing, or collage.

SYNERGIZING STRENGTH: TRANSFORMING CANCER CARE THROUGH EMPOWERED NURSES, CAREGIVERSGATORS AND, ALLIED HEALTH WORKERS

Session Chair: Joshua Jaime Nario, MA, RN, CLDP
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Immediate Past President, Philippine Oncology Nurses Association.
Exec. Board, Asian Oncology Nurses Society

Moderator: Marlon Angelo Rabanal, RN, CLDP
Executive Board & Secretary, PONA Inc.

I. Strategies for empowering allied health workers, navigators, nurses, and caregivers to deliver high-quality cancer care

Ms. Cecilia Peña, MAN, RN
Former Deputy Director for Nursing Services, PGH & Founding VP, PONA, Inc.

II. Best Practices & Initiatives to Support Cancer Care Providers

Ms. Ma. Cecilia Paje, MAN, RN
Senior Clinical Department Manager,
Cancer Specialty Center, Makati Medical Center & Former President, PONA

III. Moderated Panel Discussion

CLOSING CEREMONIES
05:30- 06:30 PM SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Jose Rhoel de Leon
President
Philippine College of Surgeons Foundation

INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS OF PCS CANCOM
PCS Cancom Board of Directors

AWARDING OF ABSTRACTS
Dr. Joy Grace Jerusalem
Chairman, Committee on Surgical Research
Philippine College of Surgeons

UNVEILING OF THE CANCER SUMMIT SOLIDARITY STATEMENT:
A NATIONAL PLEDGE TO HEAL: #BeStrongerPH, Strength in Health, Hope & Heart

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

RAFFLING OF PRIZES

  • DAY 1
    FEBRUARY 29, 2024
    (THURSDAY)
  • DAY 2
    MARCH 1, 2023
    (FRIDAY)

Hosted by: JING CASTANEDA, Broadcaster/ Advocate/ Storyteller

TIME MORNING SESSION (Plenary)
OPENING PROGRAM
SESSION CHAIR: Dr Ida Marie Lim
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Chair, PNCS Program Committee
08:30- 09:00 AM Interfaith Prayer by
Philippine National Anthem

OPENING REMARKS

Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas
Chairman, Philippine College of Surgeons Cancer Commission Foundation

09:00- 9:25 AM WELCOME REMARKS: A Warm Welcome to Quezon City: Home to the Philippine National Cancer Summit 2024

Hon Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte
Mayor, Quezon City

09:25- 9:30 AM KALAYAAN MULA SA CANCER VIDEO
09:30- 9:55 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Hon. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, MD
Secretary of Department of Health

09:55- 10:20 AM KEYNOTE: LGUS AS PARTNERS IN LEADING TRANSFORMATION IN CANCER CARE AND ACHIEVING HEALTH FOR ALL

Honorable Benjamin “Benhur” C. Abalos, Jr
Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government

10:20- 10:40 AM KEYNOTE: ELEVATING SURGICAL CANCER CARE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Vivencio Jose P. Villaflor III
President, Philippine College of Surgeons

10:40- 10:45 AM SPECIAL MESSAGE OF SUPPORT

PROFESSOR JEFF DUNN
President, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

10:45- 11:05 AM SURVIVORS INSPIRATION MESSAGE

Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
Lung Cancer Survivor, Hope from Within

11:05- 11:20 AM CEREMONIAL OPENING OF EXHIBIT BOOTHS

Honorable Guests to cut the ribbon

11:20- 11:40 AM IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY: THE CASE FOR INVESTING IN WOMEN’S CANCERS IN THE APAC & THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Corazon Ngelangel
Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines College of Medicine
President, Philippine Cancer Society

11:40- 12:00 AM PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY IN CANCER CARE: THE LANCET COMMISSION REPORT

DR. WINNIE KW SO
The Chinese University of HongKong
The Nethersole School of Nursing

12:15- 01:15 PM LUNCHEON: PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO BREAST CANCER AND BEYOND: A MULTISECTORAL DISCUSSION WITH ASTRAZENECA

Moderator: Dr. Christina Galvez
Medical Oncologist

Dr. Pierette Kaw
Breast Surgeon

Dr. Jose Jasper Andal
Pathologist

Dr. Josephine Tolentino
Medical Oncologist

Moderated Panel Discussion

01:30- 02:00 PM VISIT EXHIBIT BOOTHS ACTIVITIES
ABSTRACT/RESEARCH EXHIBIT
CANCER SCREENING: Breast, Cervical
AFTERNOON SESSION
EMERGING PATHWAYS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH SYSTEMS FOR QUALITY OF CANCER CARE IMPROVEMENT

Session Chair: Dr. Catherine Co
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

02:00- 02:20 PM RE-IMAGINING THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE

Dr. Bente Mikkelsen
Director Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Department
World Health Organization, HQ Geneva, Switzerland

02:20- 02:50 PM A CANCER SURVIVOR’S VOICE OF INSPIRATION: Singing for Hope and Healing

Fonzy Mendoza
Cancer Survivor

02:50- 03:50 PM PATHWAYS FOR TRANSFORMING THE CANCER ECOSYSTEM: A Patient Centered Framework

FRAMING: 
Mr. Richard Vines
Chief Executive Officer
Rare Cancers Australia /Asia Pacific Oncology Alliance

Moderator: Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas
Chairman PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Medical Director, Ayala Health

Panelist/Reactors : Medical Directors

1. Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, Philippine General Hospital

2. Dr. Beaver R. Tamesis, Asian Hospital Medical Center

3. Dr. Beatrice J. Tiangco, The Medical City

4. Dr. Deborah Ignacia D. Ona, St. Luke’s Medical Center

5. Ms. Carmen Auste,
Advisory Board Asia Pacific Oncology Alliance
CEO, Cancer Warriors Philippines

03:50- 04:10 PM CELEBRATING PROGRESS AND GAINS IN CANCER CARE AND NICCA IMPLEMENTATION

Dr. Enrique A. Tayag
Under Secretary of Department of Health

04:10- 05:10 PM AFTERNOON TEA: BEYOND THE PINK RIBBON: EMPOWERING PATIENTS TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE MAZE FOR BETTER BREAST CANCER SURVIVORSHIP with NOVARTIS

Moderator: Ms. Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala
Founding President, ICanServe Foundation
VP, Internal Affairs, Cancer Coalition Philippines
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Adviser, Philippine Alliance for Patient Organizations
Member, Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer

Framing Video

Message
H.E. Nicolas Brühl
Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines

Moderated Panel Discussion

1. Dr. Corazon Ngelangel
President, Philippine Cancer Society

2. Dr. Frederic Ivan Ting
Co-Chair, Training Committee, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology
Chair, Tumor Board Committee, Riverside Medical Center, Western Visayas

3. Dr. Cecille Montales
Executive Assistant for Health, Taguig City Health Office

4. Dr. Claudine Ordoñez
Head, Breast Care Team, East Avenue Medical Center

5. Dr. Irisyl Real
Medical Oncologist, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital

6. Mr. Joel Chong
Country President, Novartis Healthcare Philippines
Board Member, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines

05:10- 06:30 PM CATALYTIC ROLE OF LGUs in ADVANCING NICCA LOCALIZATION

Framing Presentation:
Hon. Dr. Helen Tan
Governor, Province of Quezon
Former Chair Congressional Health Committee

Moderator: Carmen Auste
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
VP, Cancer Coalition Philippines
CEO, Cancer Warriors Philippines

Panelists

1. Hon. Benjamin B. Magalong
Mayor, Baguio City

2. Hon. Jose Enrique S, Garcia III
Governor, Bataan

3. Hon. Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte
Mayor, Quezon City

4. Hon. Jude Acidre
Tingog Party List

5. Hon. Maria Laarni Cayetano
Mayor, Taguig City

Hosted by: CITO BELTRAN, Writer/Columnist/Motivational Speaker/Business & Life Consultant

TIME MORNING SESSION (Plenary)
MORNING PROGRAM

Session Chair: Dr Ida Marie Lim
Director, Cancer Commission Foundation
Chair, PNCS Program Committee

08:15- 08:30 AM INTERFAITH PRAYER
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM
08:30- 08:50 AM KEYNOTE: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS IN IMPROVING PHILIPPINE CANCER CARE

Paolo Maximo Francisco Borromeo
CEO and President of Ayala Health
Presidential Adviser on Health

08:50- 09:05 AM FROM CONCEPTION TO TRANSFORMATION: THE PCC’S JOURNEY TOWARDS BECOMING OUR APEX CANCER REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Dr. Alfonso Nuñez III
Executive Director, Philippine Cancer Center
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

09:05- 10:00 AM EMPOWERING THE PERIPHERY: SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE CANCER CARE DELIVERY BEYOND THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

Moderator: Dr. Alfonso Nuñez III
Executive Director, Philippine Cancer Center
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

Framing : What does sustainable cancer care look like outside the NCR?

1. Dr. Malen Gellido
Medical Director
St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center

2. Dr. Ralph Lazarus R. Rapacon
Head, Surgical Oncology
Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital

3. Dr. Jose Rhoel de Leon
Chairman, Department of Surgery & Chief of Clinics
Capitol University Medical Center, CDO

4. Dr. Necy Juat
President and COO
Global Care

5. Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza
Philippine Hospital Association
Vice-President, Government Hospital Affairs
Medical Center Chief
Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

Moderated Panel Discussion

10:10- 10:10 AM SURVIVORS INSPIRATION MESSAGE

Annie Janela Clarite
Childhood Cancer Survivor

10:00- 10:15 AM THE NICCA LAW AND WHO GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER ON ITS 5TH YEAR IN THE PHILIPPINES: Harmonizing Gains to Improve Outcomes for Children and Adolescents with Cancer

Dr. Mae Dolendo
Pediatric Oncologist

10:15- 10:45 AM BLOOD CANCERS IN FOCUS: AMPLIFYING PATIENT VOICES, DRIVING COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION

I. The Role of Patient Advocacy in Driving Innovation and Improving Access

Jheric Delos Angeles
Convenor, Blood Cancer Alliance
Co-Founder, Lymphoma Philippines

II. Multiple Myeloma in the Philippines: Navigating Challenges, Empowering Patients, Driving Progress

Karen Alparce-Villanueva
Founder, MyeSPEAK Phils. Inc
President, Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations

10:45- 11:45 NN BEYOND HUMAN LIMITS: INTEGRATING AI INTO FILIPINO CANCER CARE SYSTEMS FOR BETTER OUTCOMES

Moderator: Dr. Teresa Julieta Benedicto
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
President, Philippine Radiation Oncology Society

Framing: What are the potential benefits of integrating AI into Filipino cancer care systems?

I. REDEFINING HEALTHCARE EFFICIENCY: HOW AI ASSISTANTS ARE REVOLUTIONIZING CARE, ONE CHAT AT A TIME

Dorothea Koh
Founder & CEO, BOT MD, Singapore

II. SEEING WHAT WE MISS:LEVERAGING AI TO REVOLUTIONIZE CERVICAL CANCER DETECTION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Bogs Rivera
Founder, CerviQ

III. AI REVOLUTIONIZES PERSONALIZED RADIO HERAPHY

Dr. Michael Mejia
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology University of Santo Tomas Hospital

IV. UNLEASHING THE POWER OF AI FOR OPTIMAL NASOPHARYNGEAL CANCER RADIOTHERAPY

Dr. Johanna Patricia Canal
Philippine Radiation Oncology Society

Moderated Panel Discussion

11:45- 12:00 NN CANCER, WORK, and WELL BEING: BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE ECOSYSTEM FOR EMPLOYEE SUCCESS

Dave Drilon
Chief Digital Officer, Publicis Groupe PH
Working with Cancer Movement (WWC)

12:15- 01:15 PM LUNCHEON: TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: INNOVATIONS TO DELIVER TIMELY CARE TO CANCER PATIENTS with ROCHE

Framing: Presentation on the solutions that have made a significant impact for improving delivery of timely cancer care for patients

Moderator: Dr. Frederic Ivan Ting
Associate Dean, College of Medicine, University of St. La Salle
Co-Chair, Training Committee, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology

Panelists:
Katrina Angelyn Jacob
Patient Advocate

Dr. Herdee Gloriane Luna
Research Head, NKTI Section of Medical Oncology

Dr. Mary Claire Soliman
Department Head, Section of Medical Oncology, East Avenue Medical Center

Moderated Panel Discussion

01:30- 02:30 PM VISIT EXHIBIT BOOTHS ACTIVITIES
ABSTRACT/RESEARCH EXHIBIT
AFTERNOON SESSION
HALL A HALL B
02:30- 03:30 PM INNOVATIVE FINANCING SOLUTIONS FOR CANCER CARE IN THE PHILIPPINES 

Framing: What innovative financing solutions can be implemented to ensure everyone has equal access to life-saving cancer treatments?

Moderator: Max Ventura
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Radyo CSR

I. Implementing Strategies for Equitable Cancer Care in the Philippines

Dr. Jan Aura Laurelle Llevado
Chief of the Cancer Control & Mental Health Divisions, Department of Health

II. Empowering Patients Through Choice: Cancer Therapy and the Right to Affordable Treatment

Dr, Abigail C. Rivera
Head, Therapeutic Category, Oncology
Medical Affairs Division, Unilab Inc.

III. Extending a Helping Hand: PhilHealth Z – Bridging the Gap in Cancer Care Access

Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr.
President and CEO
Philippine Health and Insurance Corporation

IV. Hope Renewed: Expanding Access to Cancer Care with the New Malasakit Medical Assistance Guidelines for indigents and financially incapacitated cancer patients

Girlie Veloso
Director
DOH Malasakit Program Office Head

Moderated Panel Discussion

 

DATA DRIVES DECISIONS: Measuring Success in Cancer Care with the Experts

Framing: What is Quality Metrics and its relevance in your respective organization

Moderator: Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas
Chairman, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

Panel Discussion of Presidents

1. Dr. Karlos Noel Aleta
The Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (PATACSI)

2. Dr. Maria Cecilia Pagdanganan
Philippine Society of Breast Surgeons (PSBS)

3. Dr. Josephine Tolentino
Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO)

4. Dr. Maria Teresa Julieta Benedicto
Philippine Radiation Oncology Society (PROS)

5. Dr. Rodolfo De Guzman
Philippine Urological Association (PUA)

6. Dr. Ma. Amornetta Casupang
Philippine Association of Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgeons (PAHPBS)

03:30- 04:30 PM ENSURING BETTER ACCESS TO PAIN MANAGEMENT, PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS: A ROADMAP FOR THE FUTURE

Moderator: Dr. Rachael Rosario
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Past President, Philippine Society of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (PSHPM)
Executive Director, Philippine Cancer Society (PCS)

I. Redefining Comfort: Optimizing Pain Management for a Brighter Cancer Journey

Dr. Jose Rhoel de Leon
VP, PCS Board of Regents
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation

II. Designing Compassionate Communities

Dr. Rumalie Corvera
President & Founder
Ruth Foundation

Dr. Marie Joanna Joson
President
Philippine Society of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (PSHPM)

Moderated Panel Discussion

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TUMOR BOARDS: A CORNERSTONE FOR ADVANCING FILIPINO CANCER CARE

Session Chair: Dr. Ralph Lazarus Rapacon
Chairman, PCS Cancer Committee

Moderator: Dr. Robert Bandolon
PCS Committee on Cancer

Framing: How can MDTs contribute to advancing integrated cancer care systems for Filipinos?

Moderated Panel Discussion

1. Dr. Apolinario Ericson Berberabe Philippine General Hospital

2. Dr. Karla Malanyaon
Chair, Tumor Board
BMC Regional Cancer Center

3. Dr. Maria Belen E. Tamayo
Head, MakatiMed Cancer Center

4. Dr. Denis Ngo – Philippine Society of Gastroenterology

5. Dr. Necy Juat – Philippine Society of Medical Oncologist

6. Dr. Maria Teresa Julieta Benedicto – Philippine Radiation Oncology Society

7. Dr. Maria Julieta Germar – Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the Philippines

8. Dr. Herdee Luna, Philippine Society of Oncologist, Oncollaborate

04:30- 05:30 PM CREATING A CIRCLE OF CARE: SUPPORTING EVERYONE ON THE CANCER JOURNEY WITH PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (PHAP)

Moderator:
Jing Castaneda
Broadcaster/ Advocate/ Storyteller

Framing: Introduction of importance of holistic support.

I. Moderated Panel Discussion : Challenges and opportunities for supporting everyone on the cancer journey

1.Dr. Josephine Tolentino
President, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology

2. Nikoy De Guzman
President, ICanServe

3. Carmen Auste
CEO Cancer Warriors

4. Dr. Diana Edralin
President Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines
General Manager, Roche (Philippines) Inc.

II. Art Therapy by Strokes of Hope: Expressing emotions and finding positive outlets through painting, drawing, or collage.

SYNERGIZING STRENGTH: TRANSFORMING CANCER CARE THROUGH EMPOWERED NURSES, CAREGIVERSGATORS AND, ALLIED HEALTH WORKERS

Session Chair: Joshua Jaime Nario, MA, RN, CLDP
Director, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation
Immediate Past President, Philippine Oncology Nurses Association.
Exec. Board, Asian Oncology Nurses Society

Moderator: Marlon Angelo Rabanal, RN, CLDP
Executive Board & Secretary, PONA Inc.

I. Strategies for empowering allied health workers, navigators, nurses, and caregivers to deliver high-quality cancer care

Ms. Cecilia Peña, MAN, RN
Former Deputy Director for Nursing Services, PGH & Founding VP, PONA, Inc.

II. Best Practices & Initiatives to Support Cancer Care Providers

Ms. Ma. Cecilia Paje, MAN, RN
Senior Clinical Department Manager,
Cancer Specialty Center, Makati Medical Center & Former President, PONA

III. Moderated Panel Discussion

CLOSING CEREMONIES
05:30- 06:30 PM SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Jose Rhoel de Leon
President
Philippine College of Surgeons Foundation

INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS OF PCS CANCOM
PCS Cancom Board of Directors

AWARDING OF ABSTRACTS
Dr. Joy Grace Jerusalem
Chairman, Committee on Surgical Research
Philippine College of Surgeons

UNVEILING OF THE CANCER SUMMIT SOLIDARITY STATEMENT:
A NATIONAL PLEDGE TO HEAL: #BeStrongerPH, Strength in Health, Hope & Heart

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

RAFFLING OF PRIZES

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