OUR JOURNEY · SINCE 2011
From a community to a movement.
Every milestone reflects people coming together for greater scoliosis awareness, patient support, innovation, and better care in the Philippines.
2011 — 2026
Growing together, making a difference
Every milestone represents another step toward a future where people affected by scoliosis are better informed, supported, and represented.
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2011 - Community Beginnings
Where it all began
Created the Help Fight Scoliosis Facebook group, giving people affected by scoliosis a place to connect and share experiences.
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2013
Expanding awareness
Created the Scoliosis Awareness Philippines Facebook page to broaden public awareness and share information.
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2015
Building a stronger community
Created the Scoliosis Philippines Support Group on Facebook to strengthen peer and family support.
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2017
Formalizing our advocacy
Registered as Scoliosis Philippines Inc. with the SEC and became a member of the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO).
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2018
Advancing national awareness
Championed Presidential Proclamation No. 620, Series of 2018, declaring June as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the Philippines.
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2019
Strengthening the organization
Registered as Scoliosis Philippines Support Group Inc.
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2021 - 1st Online Scoliosis Summit
Connecting and collaborating
Participated in the Facebook Community Accelerator Program cohort and organized the first online Scoliosis Summit.
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2022
Advancing patient data
Launched the Scoliosis Philippines Patient Registry mobile app; registry data supported discussions on scoliosis care and the Universal Health Care benefit package.
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2023 - Research & Innovation
Contributing to innovation and healthcare policy
Developed the ScolioSynch concept through the Philippine Datathon; participated in the Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice Guideline consensus panel and the AIM-SEELL and PAPO postgraduate healthcare leadership cohort.
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2024 - Awareness Campaign Launch
#StripesFitCheck launches
Launched the #StripesFitCheck campaign to promote scoliosis awareness and encourage early recognition of possible signs.
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2025
Advancing legislative advocacy
Drafted the proposed National Scoliosis Care Act, advancing efforts to strengthen scoliosis care and support through national policy.
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2026
Taking the next step in policy advocacy
Submitted the proposed National Scoliosis Care Act to the Department of Health (DOH) for technical review and policy integration.
OUR CONTINUING WORK
More Than Milestones
Our journey is about more than the years and achievements. It is about building a community where people affected by scoliosis can find understanding, reliable information, and opportunities to make their voices heard.Awareness and Early Recognition
Promoting scoliosis awareness and encouraging people to seek appropriate professional assessment when signs of scoliosis are suspected.
Community and Peer Support
Creating opportunities for patients and families to connect, share experiences, and feel less alone in their scoliosis journey.
Patient Advocacy and Research
Supporting patient-centered initiatives, contributing to discussions about scoliosis care, and exploring how patient experiences and data can inform better healthcare decisions.
Policy and Healthcare Advocacy
Working with relevant stakeholders to advance conversations about scoliosis care, patient needs, and opportunities to improve healthcare access in the Philippines.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our Journey Continues
From our first online community to our ongoing work in awareness, patient support, and healthcare advocacy, every step has brought us closer to our vision.
But there is still more to do.
We will continue working to raise awareness, strengthen patient voices, support informed healthcare decisions, and advocate for better scoliosis care in the Philippines.
Because behind every initiative, every conversation, and every milestone are people whose experiences matter.
No scoliosis patient should face scoliosis alone.
BE PART OF OUR JOURNEY
Our Journey Is Still Unfolding
Whether you are living with scoliosis, supporting a loved one, or working to improve scoliosis care, there is a place for you in this community.