Otherwise known as, “The National Integrated Cancer Control Act”, it is a new law signed by President Duterte on 14 February 2019. It forms the framework for a holistic approach to the whole continuum of cancer care – from awareness to end-of-life care, inclusive of every aspect of cancer management in between. There are also sections in the law that touch on collaborative efforts with the academe, and about cancer research. The relevant Sections of the law pertaining to Cancer Registry are Sections 28 (population-based registry) and 29 (hospital-based registry).

Here is a link to a PDF copy of the law.