The following was written by: Gena Macasinag, Field Coordinator (Carles) Cervical cancer continues to be a major public health concern in the Philippines, particularly in Geographical Isolated and Disadvantage Areas such as the island barangays of Carles. Limited access to healthcare services, transportation challenges and low awareness contribute to delayed diagnosis and poor health outcomes […]
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CWF, Estancia, Latest News
Barangays in Action: Empowering Women Through Community-Driven HPV Cervical Self- Screening
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The following was written by: Khaz- JP B. Padilla, Field Coordinator (Estancia) In the quiet rhythm of community life in Estancia, a powerful movement is taking shape—one that brings together compassion, leadership, and collective action in the fight against cervical cancer. Through the SUCCESS-FAP Project’s community rollout on HPV cervical self-screening, implemented by the Cancer Warriors […]
CWF, Estancia, Latest News
Babaylans of Change: Estancia Women Rise, Lead, and Champion Health Through Empowered Futures
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The following was written by: Khaz- JP B. Padilla, Field Coordinator (Estancia) The municipality of Estancia celebrated its National Women’s Month on March 25, 2026, spearheaded by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. With the theme “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, the event highlighted the innate strength of women in leadership and community-building. It commenced […]
CWF, Latest News, Lemery
“Baranganic” Peer Navigation Training at Brgy. Sincua, Lemery | February 12–14, 2026
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After a series of continuous in-house trainings on Peer Navigation and Patient Navigation, Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc. (CWFI) organized a “Baranganic”—a community-based training held within the barangay itself. This initiative aimed to clearly communicate the program’s message, reinforce its core values, and strengthen the advocacy it promotes. By bringing the training directly to the communities, […]
CWF, Estancia, Latest News, Lemery
Estancia and Lemery Patient Navigation Training January 26-30, 2026
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Due to the success of the first batch of Patient Navigation Training, a second batch of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) underwent training to further strengthen community-based health services, particularly in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) and Unserved and Underserved Areas (UUA). The training, titled “Patient Navigation: A Person-Centered Approach to Better Care,” was organized […]
Carles, CWF, Estancia, Latest News, Lemery
Clinical Skills Training: Advancing Cervical Cancer Elimination in GIDA and Underserved Areas of Northern Iloilo
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January 19–24, 2026 | Solina Beach and Nature Hotel, Northern Iloilo From January 19 to 24, 2026, a five-day Clinical Skills Training was successfully conducted at Solina Beach and Nature Hotel, bringing together doctors and frontline health leaders committed to improving women’s health outcomes across Northern Iloilo and Western Visayas. While cervical cancer elimination remains […]
Carles, CWF, Estancia, Latest News, Lemery
Clinical Skills Training (CST) for Advancing Cervical Cancer Elimination in GIDA/UUA, January 19-23, 2026
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Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc. (CWFI), in partnership with Expertise France and UNITAID, together with the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD), the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO), and Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC), successfully conducted a five-day Clinical Skills Training (CST) focused on Advancing Cervical Cancer Elimination in Geographically […]
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Patient Navigators play a vital role in strengthening community-based health services by ensuring that individuals and families can effectively access and utilize available health care services. As Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Patient Navigators serve as a crucial bridge between patients, their families, and the health care system—particularly for those living in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged […]
Carles, CWF, Estancia, Latest News, Lemery
Peer Navigation and Community Engagement Training (Carles, Estancia, and Lemery December 15–20, 2025)
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Peer navigation and community engagement are essential components of effective cancer prevention and care, as they help address barriers to awareness, screening, and treatment while strengthening trust and informed health-seeking behaviors within communities. In support of this goal, Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc. (CWFI), in partnership with Expertise France and UNITAID, and in collaboration with the […]
Carles, CWF, Estancia, Latest News
Reaching Women Everywhere: HPV-DNA Rollouts Across Islands, Mountains, and Primary Care Facilities in Iloilo
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MANIPULON, ESTANCIA – The fight against cervical cancer reached new shores as Team Estancia successfully conducted its first island-based HPV-DNA testing rollout in Barangay Manipulon, Estancia, Iloilo—a landmark moment not only for the municipality but for island communities often left at the margins of preventive health services. This rollout marked the team’s first real-world test of weeks of meticulous planning, coordination, and capacity-building—where […]