In a recent budget hearing, Senator Jose Victor 'JV' Ejercito interpellated the Department of Health (DOH) in a strategic discussion on anti-cervical cancer or human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. As the driving force behind key healthcare laws, including the Universal Health Care Law and the National Integrated Cancer Control Act (NICCA), Ejercito's inquiry emphasized the need for accessible cancer prevention measures. DOH Usec. Vergeire discussing with Senator JV Ejercito the Health Department's appeal for additional Php 400 million to ensure a nationwide access for anti-cervical cancer vaccine Cervical cancer, predominantly caused by HPV, claims the lives of 11 Filipinas daily.

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