Philippine Tuberculosis Society Incorporated

What Philippine Tuberculosis Society Incorporated does

Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI) is a private, non-government, non-profit organization founded on July 29, 1910, and headquartered at the Quezon Institute Compound in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It is the Philippines' oldest and largest private institution dedicated to tuberculosis prevention, treatment, and research, operating a national network of 8 chest clinics and dispensaries and 2 specialized Multi-Drug-Resistant TB (MDR-TB) centers across regions including Albay, Cagayan, Davao, Eastern Visayas, Iloilo, Negros Oriental, Capiz, and Dagupan. Its core clinical offering is the WHO-approved Directly-Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS/Tutok-Gamutan) six-month protocol, supported by chest X-ray screening, GeneXpert MTB/RIF molecular testing, Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy, and TB culture with drug susceptibility testing conducted at the NTRL-accredited Central Laboratory — the only private-sector lab authorized to conduct DSSM training in the country.

PTSI's service model is heavily mission-driven rather than commercial. Patient care is delivered at low cost or free for eligible patients through partnership with the Department of Health's National Tuberculosis Control Program; the organization is funded through a mix of individual and corporate donations (including the long-running annual TB Seals campaign), restricted grants from multilateral and corporate partners (USAID/FHI360, Johnson & Johnson, PBSP, Metrobank GT Foundation), and in-kind government partnership. Beyond clinical care, PTSI runs the Community Outreach Program Education (COPE) Initiative, active case finding at the barangay level, healthcare-worker training programs, and a research division that has produced more than 50 published TB studies. Key institutional customers and partners include DOH, BJMP, FHI360/USAID (TBIHSS), The Union, PhilCAT, TBpeople Philippines, Knowledge Channel, and Johnson & Johnson Philippines. During 2020 PTSI was designated a DOH COVID-19 testing facility and operated a 110-bed modular hospital, and in 2023 it launched the Care TB patient support app and an edutainment series with Knowledge Channel, signaling measured digital and programmatic expansion.

Name

Philippine Tuberculosis Society Incorporated

Legal name

Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc.

Website

https://philtbsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI) is a 115-year-old private non-profit operating 8 chest clinics and 2 MDR-TB centers across the Philippines, delivering WHO-standard DOTS treatment, GeneXpert diagnostics, and TB research to underserved Filipino populations in partnership with DOH, USAID, and corporate funders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Tuberculosis Healthcare Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Tuberculosis & Mycobacterial Diseases (HLAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE)

Keywords

• Tuberculosis healthcare services
• TB diagnostic services
• Public health programs
• Community health outreach
• Healthcare worker training

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: PTSI operates as a non-profit organization relying on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Major fundraising activities include the annual TB Seals campaign and direct bank deposits to Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. account at BPI.
2. Government Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with Department of Health (DOH) through the National Tuberculosis Control Program, providing TB services that complement government healthcare initiatives.
3. Affordable/ Subsidized Healthcare Services: TB diagnostic and treatment services provided at low cost or free of charge for eligible patients through partnership with the National Tuberculosis Control Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PTSI provides subsidized tuberculosis diagnostic and treatment services through a nationwide network of clinics, anchored by the WHO-approved Directly-Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) protocol. Its service portfolio integrates physician consultations, chest X-ray imaging, GeneXpert molecular testing, Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy, and TB culture with drug susceptibility testing. The organization also runs community outreach (COPE Initiative), Active Case Finding, healthcare worker training programs, and TB research studies to eliminate TB in the Philippines.

Product overview

PTSI operates as a comprehensive TB healthcare organization offering a unified service portfolio centered on tuberculosis prevention, treatment, and research. The core offering is the Directly-Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) program, which integrates physician consultations, chest X-ray imaging, GeneXpert molecular testing, and sputum microscopy diagnostics. Supporting services include the Community Outreach Program Education (COPE) Initiative for community-based case finding, Active Case Finding Activities for barangay-level screening, and Education and Training Programs for healthcare worker capacity building. The Quezon Institute serves as the hospital arm with its Central Laboratory (NTRL-accredited), while 8 chest clinics and dispensaries plus 2 MDR-TB centers provide nationwide coverage. The organization also conducts TB research studies (50+ published) and runs the Annual TB Seals Campaign for fundraising. During COVID-19, the organization expanded to provide testing and quarantine facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Directly-Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) / Tutok-Gamutan The primary WHO-approved treatment protocol for tuberculosis, consisting of a 2-month intensive phase followed by a 4-month continuation phase. Healthcare workers observe patients taking their medication to ensure adherence and successful treatment completion. Serves TB patients across PTSI's nationwide clinic network.
• Chest X-ray Imaging Comprehensive chest imaging service used as a primary screening tool for accurate TB detection and monitoring of lung abnormalities compatible with tuberculosis infection. Provided at PTSI clinics nationwide.
• GeneXpert Sputum Examination Advanced molecular diagnostic test for TB detection in adults and children, capable of detecting multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). Provided at PTSI clinics nationwide.
• Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy (DSSM) Laboratory diagnostic service for regular monitoring throughout TB treatment, examining sputum samples for TB bacteria. PTSI operates the only NTRL-accredited private sector laboratory authorized to conduct DSSM training.
• Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) Treatment Centers Specialized facilities for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis, complementing standard TB treatment services. Handles referrals from across the Philippines for drug-resistant TB cases.
• Community Outreach Program Education (COPE) Initiative Community-based program bringing TB awareness, screening, and education to hard-to-reach areas through 8 field branches. Proactively finds and treats TB patients in underserved communities with limited access to public health facilities.
• Education and Training Programs Comprehensive training programs for nurses, midwives, community health workers, and laboratory technicians covering DOTS delivery, TB infection control, community TB education, and laboratory diagnostics. Targets healthcare workers and volunteers across the Philippines.
• TB Research Studies TB research services producing peer-reviewed studies on TB incidence, diabetes-TB correlation, DOTS delivery models, and related topics. Over 50 published studies have contributed to the evidence base for TB care protocols and national TB control guidelines.
• Annual TB Seals Campaign Major annual fundraising campaign featuring collectible TB seals with artistic designs, sold to generate donations for TB care programs. Has won international awards for artistic and historical value.
• Quezon Institute Hospital Services Main hospital facility serving underserved and indigent TB patients, housing the Outpatient Department/DOTS Unit, NTRL-accredited Central Laboratory for TB culture and drug susceptibility testing, X-Ray Unit, and Training Unit.
• Care TB App Patient support application developed in partnership with FHI360/USAID TBIHSS Project to support persons living with TB through a provider-initiated Patient Support Center at PTSI Negros Occidental Chest Clinic and Dispensary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ published research studies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• FHI360majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023TB Innovations and Health Systems Strengthening (TBIHSS) project as part of USAID initiative. Established Patient Support Center at PTSI Negros Occidental Chest Clinic and Dispensary.
• Knowledge ChannelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration on HEALTH TB! Aksyong Kalusugan edutainment series to tackle tuberculosis and debunk misconceptions about the disease.
• Department of Health (DOH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partner as Civil Society Organization for Health and Development. PTSI complements the government's National Tuberculosis Program in the detection, treatment, and control of TB in the country.
• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered Social Welfare Agency and Auxiliary Agency providing framework for social development collaborations.
• Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)minorOthersDonee Institution status enabling tax-deductible donations to PTSI.
• National Privacy Commission (NPC)minorOthersData Protection Officer Registered organization compliant with Data Privacy Act of 2012.
• DOH - National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational TB Control Program collaboration for implementing TB care services and treatment protocols across PTSI facilities.
• Tropical Disease Foundation (TDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBahay ng Kabalikat sa Kalusugan (KASAKA) Housing Facility project for patient and community support.
• GRF Hublag Microfinance FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth education and TB care for farming and fishing communities in Roxas City, Capiz - from screening to treatment and prevention.
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual TB case finding in prisons nationwide, including HIV testing of inmates, conducted every 6 months.
• TBpeople PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient support organization for persons living with TB, collaborating on community outreach and advocacy.
• Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of PhilCAT, the coalition coordinating TB control efforts across Philippines.
• The Union (International Union Against TB & Lung Disease)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage Member in Asia Pacific region. International partnership for TB and lung disease control sharing expertise and resources.
• Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mass X-ray screening activities for students and academic/non-academic personnel.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tropical Disease Foundation (TDF): Philippines-based non-profit focused on TB and other infectious diseases, particularly MDR-TB patient housing and care. Direct peer given shared TB mission, joint KASAKA housing project with PTSI, and overlapping MDR-TB patient populations.

Direct peers

• Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT): National multi-sectoral coalition coordinating TB control across the Philippines. PTSI is a founding member; both organizations work on TB policy, advocacy, and clinical standards, making them natural peers in the Philippine TB ecosystem.
• TBpeople Philippines: Philippine organization of persons affected by TB, partnering with PTSI on community outreach and patient advocacy. Comparable as a TB-focused community organization serving the same patient populations.

Broad incumbents

• Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP): Largest Philippine business-led social development NGO, providing lab infrastructure and GeneXpert machines to PTSI. Comparable as a large Filipino non-profit with overlapping health programs and shared institutional funders.
• Family Health International (FHI 360): Global health and development NGO running the USAID TBIHSS project in partnership with PTSI. Comparable as a TB program implementer with patient support, health systems strengthening, and global health funding access.
• The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union): Global scientific organization headquartered in Paris, working on TB and lung disease. PTSI is a Heritage Member in Asia Pacific; peers in mission, technical standards, and global TB policy advocacy.
• Stop TB Partnership: Global UN-hosted partnership coordinating TB elimination efforts across countries, donors, and implementers. Comparable as a peer in TB policy and funding ecosystem though operating at a different (global) scale.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation: Dutch-based international TB organization with deep Asia-Pacific programmatic footprint. Comparable as a peer TB-focused NGO working on DOTS implementation, lab strengthening, and policy in high-burden countries.

Others

• WHO Global TB Programme: World Health Organization's TB division sets global TB standards and supports the Philippines NTP. Comparable as a peer stakeholder shaping TB protocols that PTSI implements, though not a commercial competitor.
• Metrobank GT Foundation: Philippine corporate foundation funding TB clinic rehabilitation (Eastern Visayas post-Yolanda) and other health programs. Comparable as a peer funder within the Philippine TB financing ecosystem rather than a service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/philtbsociety

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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