Philippine Cancer Society, Inc

Name

Philippine Cancer Society, Inc

Legal name

Philippine Cancer Society, Inc

Website

https://philcancer.org.ph

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oncology Pathways & Precision Medicine Decision Support (HLACAGAH)

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Cancer screening programs
• Palliative care services
• Cancer registry data
• Non-profit healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Philippine Cancer Society, Inc is a non-profit organization that delivers community-based cancer control services including the ACT NOW screening campaign with mobile clinics, a Patient Navigation Program guiding patients through cancer care, population-based Cancer Registries supporting WHO-IARC GLOBOCAN, the eCSPMAP electronic treatment access system, hospice and palliative care coordination, medical assistance referrals to government programs, cancer support groups, and the Sharing-Coping educational resource platform.

Product overview

Philippine Cancer Society, Inc operates as a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of cancer-related services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include the ACT NOW Campaign for community-based cancer screening with mobile clinics, the eCSPMAP electronic treatment regimen system, and the Patient Navigation Program. Supporting services include a Cancer Registry for population-based data collection, medical assistance referrals to government and charitable programs, hospice and palliative care coordination, cancer support groups, and educational resources through Sharing-Coping. The organization serves as the Official Philippine Headquarters of the Asian Oncology Society and leads coalitions including PCPCNCD and MIND-PC for non-communicable disease control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACT NOW Campaign A community-based cancer screening initiative that extends life-saving cancer screenings to underserved populations at the barangay level through mobile clinics, patient education, and online self-evaluation. Includes the ACT NOW A.C.T.I.V.E. expansion focused on cervical cancer treatment, immunization, and vaccine education for Filipino communities.
• eCSPMAP (electronic Cancer and Supportive-Palliative Medicine Access Program) An electronic system providing treatment regimen information and forms for cancer patients, including CMAP forms for enrollment, cycle progress tracking, and medication procurement across multiple cancer types (breast, colon, lung, prostate, lymphoma, head & neck, gynecology, esophageal-gastric, and pediatric cancers).
• Patient Navigation Program A process by which trained navigators guide cancer patients through and around barriers in the complex cancer care system — including financial, language, cultural, communication, transportation, and fear-related barriers — to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment, with assistance for paperwork, transportation, resource identification, and emotional support.
• Mobile Clinic A mobile medical unit that brings cancer screening and healthcare services directly to communities nationwide as part of PCS's outreach initiative to reach underserved populations.
• Cancer Registry Population-based cancer registry program including the PCS-Manila Cancer Registry and expansion of registry activities across the Philippines, providing cancer data for WHO-IARC GLOBOCAN and supporting research initiatives.
• Medical Assistance Referral Services Guidance and referrals to financial support programs including DSWD, PCSO, PhilHealth, Senate assistance, and other charitable institutions to help cancer patients access treatment funding.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Comprehensive care for terminally-ill cancer patients providing symptom relief through multidisciplinary approaches, including home care, training for health professionals, and connections to hospice groups across the Philippines.
• Cancer Support Groups Network of support groups providing information, comfort, coping skills training, anxiety reduction, and emotional support for cancer patients and survivors across the Philippines.
• Sharing-Coping Platform featuring articles and contributions from physicians, patients, and individuals on cancer awareness, information, and control perspectives, including cancer prevention, pain management, and recovery journeys.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Asian Oncology SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilippine Cancer Society serves as the Official Philippine Headquarters of the Asian Oncology Society, participating in annual conventions, board meetings, and international research collaborations. Philippine members include Dr. Corazon Ngelangel and Dr. Gloria Cristal-Luna as Board Members.
• American Cancer SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in cancer control advocacy and programs
• World Health Organization (WHO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) partnership for cancer registry data contribution to GLOBOCAN database since 1992
• Philippine Department of Health (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for National Cancer Control Program, policy development, and integrated disease surveillance
• PhilHealth CorporationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment health insurance partner providing cancer coverage and benefits for patients
• Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency providing Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP) for cancer patients through guarantee letters to hospitals
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner for Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program providing financial assistance to indigent patients
• Andres Soriano FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for breast cancer assistance (Stage I-II), providing financial support for medication and treatment
• Philippine College of SurgeonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical society partnership for professional education and oncology management standards
• Hospice Philippines (National Hospice and Palliative Care Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for hospice and palliative care services; PCS serves as board member and corporate secretary

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• National Cancer Society of Malaysia: Malaysian non-profit delivering cancer screening, education, patient support, and advocacy. Closely comparable operating model and regional positioning to PCS.
• Indonesian Cancer Foundation: Indonesia's national cancer non-profit (Yayasan Kanker Indonesia), delivering community screening, patient support, and advocacy. Closest regional counterpart by population scale and emerging-market context.
• Singapore Cancer Society: National non-profit providing cancer screening, public education, patient support, and hospice services in Singapore. Directly comparable in scope and regional Southeast Asian context, though serving a different country.

Broad incumbents

• National Cancer Center Japan: Japan's central cancer hospital, research, and registry authority. Comparable in operating population-based cancer registries and shaping national cancer policy, though as a government-affiliated entity rather than a non-profit.

Direct peers

• American Cancer Society: Largest US voluntary health organization dedicated to cancer. Directly comparable to PCS in mission (cancer control, patient support, advocacy, research funding) and is an explicit international partner of PCS.
• Cancer Council Australia: Australia's leading non-government cancer control organization, running population-level screening registries, prevention campaigns, and research funding — directly analogous to PCS's portfolio at national scale.
• Canadian Cancer Society: National Canadian non-profit providing cancer information, patient support services, and research funding. Highly analogous mission and program portfolio to PCS.
• Cancer Research UK: UK's largest cancer charity funding research, providing cancer information, and operating screening awareness. Comparable in being a national voluntary cancer organization with research and patient-facing programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/philcancerorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/philcancerorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philippine-cancer-society-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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