Go lauds Phl’s first cancer hospital

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go lauded the establishment of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital, the first dedicated cancer care facility in the country inaugurated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in Arca South, Taguig City last Friday, 24 November.

He described the facility as a testament to collaborative efforts in improving health services.

"With the help of the HCCH, we can revolutionize the cancer care service industry in the Philippines through modern, state-of-the-art equipment coupled with leading medical professionals and oncologists. It will certainly positively reflect on the country's growing potential as a leading healthcare destination in Asia," Marcos said during the inauguration.

Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, acknowledged the importance of such initiatives.

His commitment to improving healthcare in the Philippines, particularly in the area of specialized healthcare, is further evidenced by the enactment of Republic Act 11959, also known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act, where he was the principal sponsor and one of the authors in the Senate.

This law, signed by President Marcos on 24 August, is a strategic move towards decentralizing specialized healthcare in the country and bringing critical medical services closer to the people.