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Healthway Cancer Care Hospital receives 4-Star Quality Sustainability Award

By MBrand
Published Nov 15, 2025 07:15 am

At A Glance

  • Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is the only healthcare facility that received a 4-Star Quality Sustainability Award by the Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ) for creatively applying quality management principles to address critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.
HCCH team led by Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas receives the award from the Philippine Society for Quality.
HCCH team led by Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas receives the award from the Philippine Society for Quality.
The country’s first dedicated cancer specialty hospital has been awarded the 4-Star Quality Sustainability Award by the Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ).
The Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is the only healthcare facility that received such a distinction, which honors outstanding projects that creatively apply quality management principles to address critical environmental, social, and economic challenge.
“We are honored to be the first hospital in the country to be awarded by the Philippine Society for Quality. HCCH continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental sustainability, guiding its operations with principles of innovation, efficiency, and ecological responsibility to drive continuous improvement and sustainable development, specifically in providing high quality, accessible cancer care,” said Dr. Manuel Francisco Roxas, Chief Operating Officer of HCCH.
Most sustainable hospital in PH
Aligned with AC Health’s vision of transforming health for every Filipino, HCCH has embedded sustainability into its core decision-making and daily operations, establishing a forward-thinking model for the healthcare industry that integrates environmental stewardship with clinical excellence.
The hospital's shift to 100% renewable energy has been transformative, resulting in millions of kilowatt-hours of clean energy use, a substantial reduction in monthly power consumption, and a significant decrease in CO₂ emissions, making HCCH a model for climate-smart healthcare. Complementing this is a focus on Waste Reduction and Management, where advanced internal practices and a partnership with Integrated Waste Management Inc. have led to 95% segregation compliance. Waste output is consistently monitored to ensure responsible disposal practices.
The hospital's design is equally innovative, earning HCCH an EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Preliminary Certified status for its Innovative Environmental Design. This green building approach yields substantial savings in energy, water, and the embodied energy of its materials. Resource efficiency is further enhanced through water conservation initiatives that significantly reduce consumption and promote long-term sustainability.
Finally, the commitment extends to Social Impact and Community Engagement. Beyond environmental efforts, HCCH actively fosters inclusive and equitable care through sustained partnerships with government agencies, civil society, and patient advocacy groups, effectively extending its impact and improving access to care. Notable collaborations include initiatives with organizations such as the ICanServe Foundation, the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations, EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation, and the Carewell Foundation. Each partnership works to enhance access, psychosocial support, and patient empowerment.
HCCH also works with the Philippine Red Cross to ensure a reliable supply of blood products essential to oncology care. It also partners with the Taguig City Government to extend specialized cancer services to underserved communities. Additionally, HCCH also champions Publicis Groupe and AC Health’s ‘Working with Cancer’ pledge, which promotes compassionate workplace policies for employees and caregivers affected by cancer.

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