InciSioN Philippines partnered with the Philippine National Cancer Summit (PNCS) 2025, spearheaded by the PCS Cancer Commission Foundation, in a two-phase collaboration that supported the development of a resilient, patient-centered cancer care ecosystem in the Philippines.

In Phase 1, held during the PNCS conference on February 27–28, 2025, InciSioN Philippines volunteers assisted in documenting key discussions across multidisciplinary sessions.

Phase 2 (March 5–30, 2025) focused on synthesizing these insights into a comprehensive post-conference report and drafting policy manuscripts. These outputs aimed to support stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and future policy development in cancer care.

This partnership embodied a shared commitment to health equity and created meaningful opportunities for young global health advocates to contribute to national cancer care efforts.

CUT THROUGH 2026 was made possible through the dedication, collaboration, and shared commitment of our co-presenter, partners, and supporters. Their involvement was instrumental in shaping the program, expanding its reach, and ensuring that its impact extended beyond the organizing team — bringing together a diverse community of students, trainees, and early-career professionals united by a common vision of equitable and accessible surgical care in the Philippines.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following institutions and organizations whose partnership made CUT THROUGH 2026 a reality:

Co-presented by

• Mapúa University School of Medicine Student Council (MMSC)

In partnership with

• St. Luke's Medicine Student Council (SLMSC)

• Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa — Ospital ng Muntinlupa Medicine Student Council (POMSC)

• AMSA — West Visayas State University (AMSA-WVSU)

Supported by

• SURGhub

• The Global Surgery Foundation

Together, these organizations demonstrated that meaningful change in global surgery begins with collaboration — and that the next generation of surgical advocates is already at work, building the foundations of a more equitable healthcare system for every Filipino.

𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙎𝙚: Cutting through the Surface of Global Surgery marked a powerful convergence of voices, ideas, and action in the pursuit of equitable surgical care and global health. Held as part of our advocacy for Global Surgery Day 2024, the event successfully raised awareness and engaged the next generation of healthcare leaders in meaningful conversations about public health and the future of the operating room.

This milestone was made possible through the dedication and support of our esteemed partners. Their collaboration was instrumental in bringing this vision to life and in amplifying the reach and impact of our message.

Our Esteemed Partners:

• Iloilo Doctors' College of Medicine Student Council

• AUF - Biological Sciences Society

• Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine Student Council

• UP Surgical Society

• University of St. La Salle - Pre-Med Society

• CSU Biology Majors Organization

• CSTC Psychological Society

• PLM Guild of Allied Health Advocates

• Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Student Council

• UP Medical Students for Social Responsibility

• ASMPH Public Health Council

• DLSU Societas Vitae

Together, we demonstrated the power of unified advocacy in advancing the goals of safe, inclusive, and accessible surgical care worldwide.