Eliminating Cervical Cancer
A global commitment to eliminating cervical cancer launched in 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO) identified three key pillars:
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- 90% coverage of HPV Vaccination of girls (by 15 years of age)
- 70% coverage of screening (70% of women are screened with high-performance tests by the ages of 35 and 45 years)
- 90% treatment of precancerous lesions and Management of 90% of invasive cancer cases
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in the world on track to eliminate cervical cancer by as early as 2028 to 2035 as a public health problem. This can be achieved through a combination of HPV vaccination, screening and treatment of pre-cancers and invasive cancers.
“ELIMINATION” means fewer than 4 per 100,000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer per year.
11 Filipino Women Die Daily
In the Philippines, from the 1980s to today, Cervical Cancer remains the second most common cancer in women. Despite effective cervical cancer prevention, screening and management made available to us, about 11 to 12 Filipina women succumb to the disease each day.
We can no longer ignore cervical cancer as a global health issue nor can we continue to overlook the unnecessary deaths that arise from socioeconomic disparities and stigma. To tolerate these systemic inequities would be one of the most grievous offenses against the fundamental rights of all girls and women.
No woman should die from cervical cancer. Ever.
WHO 2021 Philippine Cervical Cancer Report
Primary Prevention: The Philippine HPV Vaccination program coverage among girls (2020) shows fewer than 1 in 10 girls in the primary target cohort in 2020 have received their final HPV vaccination dose.
Secondary Prevention (Screening): The Philippine Screening for Cervical Cancer (2019) shows fewer than 1 in 10 women have been screened for cervical cancer in the last 5 years.
The low HPV vaccination rate and the low cervical cancer screening uptake are robbing families of mothers, daughters, sisters, and grandmothers, as well reduces productivity, limiting economic growth, and may trap families in poverty.
Investing in cervical cancer prevention and control makes sense. For every dollar invested in cervical cancer prevention and treatment, at least $3.20 will be returned to the economy through 2050.
Cervical Screening Failures
It’s a sobering reality that despite the availability of multiple cervical cancer screening methods in the Philippines, countless women continue to lose their lives to this devastating disease. This failure to effectively combat cervical cancer can be traced back to several critical factors plaguing our healthcare system.
First and foremost, there exists a widespread lack of awareness regarding the crucial importance of regular cervical screenings. Many women simply aren’t equipped with the knowledge needed to prioritize their own health through preventive measures, leaving them vulnerable to the ravages of cervical cancer.
Compounding this issue is the stark reality that in remote areas, access to screening and treatment facilities is severely limited, if not entirely absent. This geographical disparity in healthcare infrastructure leaves countless women without the means to seek out life-saving screenings and interventions.
Moreover, the shortage of medical professionals further exacerbates the situation, particularly in underserved communities where the need is most acute.
Without an adequate number of trained healthcare providers to administer screenings and deliver follow-up care, even those who manage to access facilities face significant barriers to receiving timely and effective treatment.
Adding insult to injury, the prohibitively high cost of screening tests serves as yet another deterrent for many Filipino women. In a country where healthcare expenses can quickly spiral out of control, the financial burden associated with screening tests can pose a formidable barrier to seeking preventive care.
However, amidst these daunting challenges lies an opportunity for transformation. By addressing these systemic barriers head-on, we can pave the way for a future where every Filipino woman has equal access to life-saving cervical screenings and interventions.
This journey begins with education – empowering women with the knowledge they need to advocate for their own health and well-being. From there, we must invest in expanding access to screening and treatment facilities, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
Furthermore, we must explore innovative solutions to alleviate the financial burden of screening tests, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to accessing essential healthcare services.
Our Solution?
Empowering local heroes – community health workers, midwives, and nurses – with the training and tools they need to conduct cervical screenings seamlessly. Picture it: every day, in every barangay, these dedicated professionals armed with innovative colposcope devices, employ the visual inspection method to examine the cervix in unprecedented detail.
What sets our solution apart is the integration of cutting-edge technology. These colposcopes capture magnified images of the cervix, which are then analyzed by an artificial intelligence system. This isn’t just about accuracy; it’s about revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare. And the best part? These images are instantly transmitted to doctors for final evaluation, ensuring expert oversight no matter where the screening takes place.
By deploying this approach, we’re not just increasing accessibility to cervical screening; we’re enhancing its accuracy and efficacy, one community at a time. No longer will women be bound by geographic limitations or hindered by resource constraints. Cervical screening becomes a routine, accessible part of healthcare, ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to prioritize her well-being.
Join us in championing this cause. Together, let’s make cervical screening not just a possibility, but a fundamental right for every woman in our communities. Together, let’s save lives.
HPV INFECTION & PROGRESSION TO CERVICAL CANCER
Almost all sexually active people have HPV at some point in their life. In medical terms, sexually active is defined as engaging in any form of sexual activity with someone – be it with a boy or girl. If you have EVER had sex, even once, you are technically sexually active.
Research has found that it can take 5 to 10 years for HPV-infected cervical cells to develop into precancers and about 20 years to develop into cancer.
The majority of women who become infected clear the virus within about 8 to 12 months. The majority have no detectable abnormalities on cervical Pap screening. But some women will have CIN 1, or a low-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, most of which, again, resolve to clear HPV infection.
It’s actually a minority of people who go on to persistent HPV infection with the development of CIN 2/3, or high-grade cervical dysplasia. From studies looking at the prevalence of HPV infection and comparing that to the age of incidence of cervical cancer, it’s estimated that the latency between infection and development of cervical cancer is on average from 15 to 20 years.
At present, researchers are unable to predict with any accuracy which HPV infections will progress to cervical cancer and which are among the majority that regress. Our BEST fight to eliminate CERVICAL CANCER is to get HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
Kaya… Magpa “SILIP CERVIX” na para siguradong “SAGIP BUHAY” ka!
WHAT WE DO
Silip Cervix Sagip Buhay
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the Philippines. Shockingly, despite being highly preventable, 11 Filipino women still lose their lives to this disease every day.
Silip Cervix Sagip Buhay is an initiative that aims to raise awareness about cervical cancer and promote cervical cancer screening. The ultimate goal is to encourage early detection of precancerous lesions, increase cancer prevention, and reduce the number of cervical cancer cases, ultimately saving women’s lives.
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OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
(As of March 27, 2024)
Our Silip Cervix Sagip Buhay program aims to provide education and cervical screening services to over 10000 women within a year, starting from March 2, 2024, until March 1, 2025. This board serves as a reminder of our commitment and motivation to reach our goal.
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NEWS AND EVENTS
Screen to Save: Malolos Unites to End Cervical Cancer
Screen to Save Lives! “See Screen Save Lives!” — this powerful message echoed through the [...]
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CerviQ Joins Baguio’s Pasadang Pambarangay: Strengthening Community Connections Through Collaboration
CerviQ proudly participated in Baguio City’s Pasadang Pambarangay, a dynamic initiative that highlights the power [...]
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Silip Cervix Sagip Buhay Capacity Building Empowers Baguio Health Professionals
The Baguio City Health Services Office recently hosted an essential initiative to improve community health. [...]
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IMAP Camarines Norte Hosted Impactful Scientific Seminar in Daet Camarines Norte
The Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP) Camarines Norte, in partnership with National IMAP [...]
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JCI Makati Princess Urduja Champions the Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Following the success of the awareness campaign “Sagip Cervix Webinar,” held August 21 via Zoom [...]
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Empowering Iloilo City: CerviQ Joins the SDG Healthy City Initiative to Revolutionize Cancer and NCD Care
End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organization Inc (CerviQ) is invited to participate in the SDG Healthy [...]
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A Collaborative Effort to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital
by MIP Joshua De Leon (RC Daet North, Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital) and Dr. JR [...]
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Making Strides Against Cervical Cancer: A Remarkable Day in Los Banos
In the scorching heat of Los Banos, Laguna, a remarkable event unfolded yesterday, marking a [...]
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🎉 GREAT NEWS! 🎉
A huge step forward in women’s health! The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has officially launched the Workplace-Based Cervical Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Initiatives under Labor Advisory No. 06, Series of 2025!
This means more workplaces will take active steps in protecting their employees through cervical cancer screenings, awareness programs, and HPV prevention efforts!
💡 What does this mean for workplaces?
✔️ Employers can provide cervical cancer screenings for female employees.
✔️ Workplace awareness programs will educate employees on cervical health, HPV prevention, and early detection.
✔️ Companies are encouraged to enhance health benefits to cover screenings and treatment.
💡 How can we help your company?
Our company, CerviQ: End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organizations Inc., has been working for this mission for years! We have been working hard to provide community and workplace cervical cancer screenings, HPV education programs, and vaccination efforts to help prevent cervical cancer and save lives.
📩 Want to bring HPV and cervical health awareness and screenings to your workplace? Message us today!
Together, we can make workplaces healthier and safer. LET'S END CERVICAL CANCER IN THE PHILIPPINES! 💙
#CervicalCancerAwareness #DOLE #WorkplaceHealth #PreventionIsKey #CerviQ #DOH #EndCervicalCancerPhilippinesOrganizationInc
Screen to Save: Malolos Unites to End Cervical Cancer
On April 24, 2025, the City of Malolos City Health Office launched a cervical cancer prevention training titled “See Screen Save Lives!”, led by Dr. Frederick Villano and supported by Mayor Christian Natividad.
Fourteen midwives and nurses from seven rural health units received hands-on training in Pap smear and VIA screening, guided by Dr. Jesus Randy “Bogs” Rivera of End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organization, Inc.
The event emphasized the city’s commitment to eliminating cervical cancer, aligning with Provincial Health Officer Dr. Edwin Tecson’s call to screen over 38,000 women in Bulacan.
Vital support came from civic partners like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which donated screening equipment, and We Bless We Care Foundation.
This collaborative effort showcased the power of grassroots healthcare in preventing cervical cancer—proving that through education, training, and compassion, we can “Screen to Save.”
Screen To Save: Malolos Unites To End Cervical Cancer | End Cervical Cancer Philippines
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As we look to the future, let this be our shared message: Screen to Save.🎉 Kudos to HEPU Lungsod ng Sto. Tomas, Batangas — A Truly Remarkable Milestone! 💜
A heartfelt congratulations to the Health Education and Promotions Unit (HEPU) of the City of Santo Tomas, Batangas, led by the inspiring Dr. Arnielyn Marasigan-Aguirre and the ever-committed Ms. Joy Ferreras! 🙌
Over the course of 21 cervical cancer screening days, a total of 571 women have been screened — averaging 27 women per day! 📈✨ This incredible achievement is a reflection of relentless dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to women's health.
A special shoutout goes to ALL BARANGAY LEADERS, MEEMBERS who went above and beyond, helping pool more than 30 women per screening day. Your exceptional leadership and genuine compassion are saving lives and setting a powerful example for others. Your efforts show what is possible when communities come together with a shared purpose — protecting the health and future of women. 💜
Cervical cancer screening saves lives — early detection prevents unnecessary suffering and death. Every screening day brings us closer to the Department of Health’s (DOH) vision under the Cervical Cancer Elimination Campaign, aiming to screen at least 5% of the total at-risk population this year — that’s several thousands of women that need to be reached!
It’s UNFORTUNATE, however, that SOME barangays could only GATHER 7 to 8 women per screening day. 😔 To those communities, we HOPE you REALIZE the OPPORTUNITY being MISSED. In Manila, this life-saving procedure can cost up to ₱2,500 — yet here, it’s being made ACCESSIBLE FOR FREE. Screening could spare lives — sometimes all it takes is spreading information and persuading women to seize the chance to get checked.
Mabuhay, HEPU! Mabuhay to all leaders and champions who recognize the urgency and importance of this mission! Together, let’s continue moving closer to a future free of cervical cancer. 💪💜
#EndCervicalCancerPH #HEPUStoTomas #HealthChampions #WomensHealth #CervicalCancerElimination #mabuhayhepu #cerviq #endcervicalcancerph🎉 Kudos to HEPU Lungsod ng Sto. Tomas, Batangas — A Truly Remarkable Milestone! 💜
A heartfelt congratulations to the Health Education and Promotions Unit (HEPU) of the City of Santo Tomas, Batangas, led by the inspiring Dr. Arnielyn Marasigan-Aguirre and the ever-committed Ms. Joy Ferreras! 🙌
Over the course of 21 cervical cancer screening days, a total of 571 women have been screened — averaging 27 women per day! 📈✨ This incredible achievement is a reflection of relentless dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to women's health.
A special shoutout goes to ALL BARANGAY LEADERS, MEEMBERS who went above and beyond, helping pool more than 30 women per screening day. Your exceptional leadership and genuine compassion are saving lives and setting a powerful example for others. Your efforts show what is possible when communities come together with a shared purpose — protecting the health and future of women. 💜
Cervical cancer screening saves lives — early detection prevents unnecessary suffering and death. Every screening day brings us closer to the Department of Health’s (DOH) vision under the Cervical Cancer Elimination Campaign, aiming to screen at least 5% of the total at-risk population this year — that’s several thousands of women that need to be reached!
It’s UNFORTUNATE, however, that SOME barangays could only GATHER 7 to 8 women per screening day. 😔 To those communities, we HOPE you REALIZE the OPPORTUNITY being MISSED. In Manila, this life-saving procedure can cost up to ₱2,500 — yet here, it’s being made ACCESSIBLE FOR FREE. Screening could spare lives — sometimes all it takes is spreading information and persuading women to seize the chance to get checked.
Mabuhay, HEPU! Mabuhay to all leaders and champions who recognize the urgency and importance of this mission! Together, let’s continue moving closer to a future free of cervical cancer. 💪💜
#EndCervicalCancerPH #HEPUStoTomas #HealthChampions #WomensHealth #CervicalCancerElimination #MabuhayHEPU
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