PH Embassy Empowers Filipino Community in Promoting Women’s Health
Lisbon, 26 October 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon organized a health webinar in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Ambassador Paul Ramund P. Cortes in his remarks, underscored the need for Filipinos to fully understand and to fully grasp the concept and how to work through the challenges of breast cancer, how to fight it and how to move on and cure from it.
The webinar titled, “Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Needs to Know” was conducted by Dr. Venjune P. Tansiongco, a Rural Health Physician at the Local Government of Odiongan Municipal Health Office in Province of Romblon, Philippines. Dr. Tansiongco discussed key information about breast cancer, including its risk factors, early signs and symptoms, and the importance of early detection through proper breast self-examination.
The session also aimed to educate participants on standard treatment options, self-care practices, and lifestyle changes that help reduce cancer risk. Dr. Tansiongco encouraged women to take an active role in their health by performing regular self-examinations and seeking professional medical consultation when needed.
The Philippine Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to organizing more health-related initiatives that address the needs of the Filipino community. These efforts form part of the Embassy’s advocacy to raise awareness and strengthen community health and well-being.
Under Republic Act No. 9710, also known as the Magna Carta of Women, Filipino women are guaranteed the right to comprehensive health services, including access to programs for the prevention and management of reproductive tract cancers, such as breast and cervical cancer. END
