Tag: National Cancer Act

Senate ratifies bicameral report on bill aimed at setting up national framework vs cancer

(Eagle News) — The Senate on Thursday, Dec. 13, ratified the bicameral conference report on the cancer control bill that aims to establish a national framework to combat the disease. Under the measure–which reconciles Senate Bill No. 1850  or the National Integrated Cancer Control Act with House Bill No. 8636— a National Integrated Cancer Advisory Council shall be created to develop the National Cancer Control roadmap. The roadmap, a statement issued by Senator JV Ejercito said,  will […]