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Marcos orders DOH: Fast track process of cancer fund request

Published May 23, 2025 06:20 pm
President Marcos wants patients to get prompt responses on their request for cancer fund from the government, asking the Department of Health (DOH) not to delay the process.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inauguration of the Region I Medical Center (R1MC) Cancer Institute in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on May 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of PCO)
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inauguration of the Region I Medical Center (R1MC) Cancer Institute in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on May 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of PCO)
"Sana rin ay bilisan ang pagproseso sa mga request sa Cancer Fund. Siguraduhing alam na agad ng pasyente kung kailan niya makukuha ang sagot niya sa request (We also hope that the processing of requests for the Cancer Fund can be expedited. Make sure that patients are informed right away about when they will receive a response to their request)," Marcos said in his speech during the inauguration of the Region I Medical Center (R1MC) Cancer Institute in Dagupan City, Pangasinan on Friday, May 23.
"At huwag na natin patagalin at marami tayong – maraming nangyayari, nakakalimutan, hindi na naproseso, eh mamamatay na lang ‘yun. Hindi na nagamot. Kaya time is of the essence when it comes to processing those requests (Let’s not delay it any further—so many things are happening, things get forgotten, left unprocessed, and the patient might just end up dying without getting treated. That’s why time is of the essence when it comes to processing those requests)," Marcos added.
The President said many patients did not know about the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF), so they could not avail themselves of the assistance.
To ensure many cancer patients would be able to avail of the CAF, the President said DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa will release information on the complete list of accredited hospitals.
Cancer patients can use the CAF in 34 DOH-accredited hospitals nationwide, including the R1MC, by presenting their medical abstract, doctor’s prescription, or treatment plan.
Marcos said a social worker or personnel is assigned to each of the 34 DOH hospitals to assess a cancer patient’s situation. Once their request is approved, patients can use the financial aid from the CAF in the hospital.
He also urged the DOH to make the CAF available in more hospitals.
The President also wants more hospitals that would cater to cancer patients, emphasizing the crucial role of early detection and early treatment.
He reiterated his administration's goal to establish more cancer and specialty centers around the country, vowing that they will build more of these facilities.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive said Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) centers must be open daily and round-the-clock to provide immediate medical and health care services.
He emphasized that illness does not choose a specific time.
Established to address Filipinos' ambulatory medical and surgical care needs, BUCAS centers offer minor surgeries, adult and pediatric immunizations, and dental services, among others.

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