PCS Cancer Commission

18/12/2025

17/12/2025

Driving Regional Progress in Precision Medicine for Better Cancer Care 🌍🔬

PCS Cancer Commission Foundation at the Regional Meeting on Advancing Translational Education

The PCS Cancer Commission Foundation participated in the Regional Meeting: “Advancing Translational Education — Regional Strategies for Precision Medicine,” a high-level policy dialogue and learning session organized by the International Patient Cancer Coalition (IPCC) in Muscat, Oman.

Representing the Foundation and the Philippines was Ms. Tefel Pesigan-Valentino, Executive Director, who joined regional leaders, experts, and advocates in advancing strategies that will help make precision medicine more accessible, equitable, and responsive to real patient needs.

Through this engagement, the Foundation strengthens its commitment to:
🔹 Advocate for equitable access to innovative diagnostics and treatments
🔹 Champion person-centered and evidence-based approaches to cancer care
🔹 Expand regional collaboration that drives meaningful policy and systems change

Together with partners across Asia and the Middle East, we continue working toward a future where precision medicine is not a privilege, but a standard accessible to every Filipino.

13/12/2025

PCS Cancer Commission Foundation at the World Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon — Muscat, Oman

The PCS Cancer Commission Foundation took part in the Annual Walkathon for World Breast Cancer Awareness at Al Qurum National Park in Muscat, Oman—an inspiring gathering of survivors, families, advocates, and communities coming together for hope, early detection, and stronger cancer awareness.

Representing the Foundation was our Executive Director, Tefel Pesigan-Valentino, who walked in solidarity alongside representatives from the Philippine Embassy in Muscat. Together, they carried a shared commitment to amplify awareness, promote early screening, and support every woman and family affected by breast cancer.

Across borders and cultures, our mission remains unwavering:
to champion quality, person-centered cancer care and ensure that no Filipino faces cancer alone.

💗 Let’s continue to walk together—here at home and around the world—for awareness, action, and hope.

12/12/2025

On Universal Health Coverage Day, we call for a health system where every Filipino — regardless of income, geography, or background — has access to timely, affordable, and quality cancer care.

UHC is more than policy; it’s a promise of dignity, protection, and hope.
PCS Cancer Commission Foundation stands with communities, partners, and survivors in pushing for a truly responsive cancer care ecosystem.

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11/12/2025

✨ IGNITING HOPE: Turning Dark Diagnosis into Brighter Days. ✨

For thousands of Filipinos, the fight against cancer is often fought in the shadows—of uncertainty, overwhelming costs, and uneven access to care.

The PCS Cancer Commission Foundation is committed to changing this narrative, working hard so that quality cancer care is within reach for every Filipino family.

Dive into the powerful, inspiring stories that fuel their mission: "Pink Stories."
➡️ See the Resilience. Support the Advocacy. Watch Here: [Pink Stories : https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BgeWTSsWa/]

Let's stand with them. A single share can help illuminate this crucial cause! 🎗️

10/12/2025

Care that heals isn’t just about medicine—it’s about people. 💙

At PCS Cancer Commission Foundation (PCS CanCom), we believe in person-centered care: listening to lived experiences, honoring dignity, and designing cancer care that truly meets people where they are. When patients and families are seen, heard, and empowered, better outcomes follow.

This is the future of cancer care we continue to work for—one that puts people first, always.

09/12/2025

💜 One Voice, One Vision: A World Without Cancer

At the World Cancer Congress, Summit, and Exhibition in Muscat, Oman, nations came together with one shared purpose — to create a future where no one is left behind in the fight against cancer. 🌍

Representing the Philippines and the PCS Cancer Commission Foundation, Ms. Tefel Pesigan-Valentino, Executive Director, joined global changemakers, advocates, and experts in championing collaboration, compassion, and innovation in cancer care.

Through shared stories, best practices, and meaningful partnerships, the Filipino voice continues to echo across borders — reminding the world that hope grows stronger when we work together.

08/12/2025

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we are reminded of the power of hope, compassion, and protection.

At PCS Cancer Commission, we carry these same values as we advocate for quality and person-centered cancer care for every Filipino.

May this day inspire us to serve with deeper love and purpose. 💙🎗️

06/12/2025

**Lighting Hope Across Borders 💜✨

The PCS Cancer Commission Foundation proudly joined the Relay for Life held in Doha, Qatar, organized by the Qatar Cancer Society—a global movement honoring survivors, supporting caregivers, and remembering those we’ve lost to cancer.

Representing the Foundation and the Philippines was our Executive Director, Tefel Pesigan-Valentino, who marched alongside advocates from diverse communities, united by one purpose: to raise awareness, strengthen solidarity, and champion hope in the fight against cancer.

Across countries and cultures, the message remains the same—early detection saves lives, person-centered care empowers families, and no one should walk the cancer journey alone.

We stand with the global cancer community, carrying the Filipino spirit of compassion, courage, and community wherever we go. 💜

05/12/2025

✨ Every story of hope brings us closer to better cancer care for all Filipinos. ✨

In this special feature by Hope From Within, PCS Cancer Commission Foundation leaders Dr. Doris R. Benavides and Executive Director Tefel Pesigan Valentino share what they dream future cancer patients will experience — timely diagnosis, accessible treatment, and compassionate, person-centered care across the country.

Their message is clear: Improving cancer care is a shared mission — and every step forward saves lives.

Watch their insights below and be part of the movement to build a stronger, healthier Philippines. 💙

04/12/2025

🌍 Empowering Cancer Advocates for Global Impact

The PCS Cancer Commission Foundation proudly took part in The Cancer NGO Lab, a pre-congress workshop of the World Cancer Congress held in Doha, Qatar — with participants from 25 countries across the globe. 🌏

Representing the Foundation — and the Philippines — was Ms. Tefel Pesigan-Valentino, our Executive Director, who joined global leaders and advocates in strengthening the role of NGOs in advancing person-centered, equitable, and sustainable cancer care systems.

🤝 Together, we continue to learn, collaborate, and lead in building a stronger, united response against cancer — in the Philippines and beyond.

03/12/2025

Today, we join the world in advocating for a future where no one is left behind—especially in cancer care.

This International PWD Day, PCS Cancer Commission reaffirms its mission to ensure that cancer services are inclusive, equitable, and accessible for persons with disabilities.

Together, we build a more compassionate cancer care ecosystem. 💙✨