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Philippine Eagles and ECCPOI Lead Cervical Cancer Awareness Drive in Sta. Rosa

Philippine Eagles and ECCPOI Lead Cervical Cancer Awareness Drive in Sta. Rosa 1
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Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija — August 29, 2025 | by Tony Cama

The Municipal Hall of Sta. Rosa served as the venue for the Cervical Cancer Orientation and Training Session held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

The activity was spearheaded by the End Cervical Cancer Philippines Organization Inc. (ECCPOI), led by Dr. Bogs Rivera, with co-trainers Ms. Gelyn Soleman, Mr. Tony Cama, and Ms. Brenda Cama. The session focused on raising awareness, strengthening knowledge, and providing practical training on the prevention, early detection, and management of cervical cancer.

This health initiative was made possible through the efforts of The Fraternal Order of Eagles – Philippine Eagles, under the leadership of National President Ronald F. Delos Santos, with the strong support of Eagle Ronald D. Talens, National Treasurer (EY 2025–2026) and Governor of CLR 24 Host Region.

The program was graced by local leaders including Mayor Tupeng Aguilar, Vice Mayor Richard Dimacali, and Dr. Ces Barayuga-Mangrubang, the Municipal Health Officer of Sta. Rosa.

The event gathered all Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) of Sta. Rosa, reflecting the municipality’s united commitment to public health and women’s empowerment. Through the session, Sta. Rosa continues to champion proactive measures in combating cervical cancer, with its frontliners better equipped to extend knowledge and care to their communities.

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A graduate of the esteemed Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Dr. Rivera is a radiation oncologist by profession, equipped with specialized training in IMRT and prostate brachytherapy. His expertise has been honed through experiences at renowned institutions such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas and the Chicago Prostate Center in Chicago, among others. However, his contributions extend far beyond the clinical realm. Dr Bogs Rivera is the visionary founder of CerviQ, an advocacy group passionately committed to eradicating cervical cancer in the Philippines. Through innovative screening programs, leveraging artificial intelligence and remote diagnostic technologies, CerviQ strives to increase access to cervical cancer screenings in communities, facilitating early detection and potentially life-saving interventions. His leadership not only empowers healthcare professionals but also empowers communities, enabling barangay health workers to conduct screenings efficiently and accurately, with rapid turnaround times for results. Dr. Bogs Rivera embodies the intersection of medical expertise and humanitarianism, dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and championing the cause of public health in the Philippines.