Building the Next Generation of Principal Investigators in the Philippines
Developing principal investigators in the Philippines. Learn how training, partnerships, and site support drive consistent clinical trial execution with PiVOT.
Why Patient Diversity Is Key to Better Clinical Trial Outcomes
Beyond being a regulatory checkbox, patient diversity is a critical factor in developing safer, more effective medical treatments for everyone. When diversity is missing, the consequences are concrete and sometimes severe: Safety signals get missed. Adverse events that show up only in specific populations may go undetected until after a drug reaches the market. Efficacy […]
The Philippines as a Patient Recruitment Powerhouse
In recent years, the Philippines has evolved from a promising trial location to a strategic hub for global studies. With a large, English-speaking population investigators trained to international standards[1], and a growing network of accredited research sites, the country has the essential foundations for high-quality study execution, with the support of a transparent regulatory framework[2] […]
The Philippines: A Pivotal Destination for Global Clinical Trials
More global CROs and sponsors are tapping into Southeast Asia — but few realize the Philippines may be its best-kept secret. This rising trial destination delivers the speed, scale, and global-quality execution needed for today’s most important breakthroughs. Introducing our new eBook: We’ve created this resource to help clinical research professionals, sponsors, and CROs understand […]
PiVOT’s Role In A Multi-Country Phase III GI Trial
Executive Summary A European pharmaceutical sponsor initiated a multi-country phase 3 confirmatory trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a once-daily gastrointestinal drug. Its primary contract research organization (CRO) for Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe selected PiVOT to manage operations in the Philippines because of its regulatory expertise, strong site relationships, and a record […]
Insights from the 38th PSMO Annual Convention

The 38th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology (PSMO) was held last October 8 to 11, 2024 at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel. With the theme of “PRECISION MEDICINE: Driving the Future and Optimizing Cancer Care in the Philippines”, the event brought together leading experts in oncology, providing representatives from PiVOT the opportunity […]
PiVOT shines at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2023 Conference, Proudly Showcasing the Philippines

The threat brought by Typhoon Doksuri did not dissuade the 1,500 participants, including PiVOT, the largest and fastest-growing Philippine Contract Research Organization (CRO), from attending and sponsoring The BIO Asia-Taiwan 2023 Conference. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the conference saw an impressive turnout, with approximately 35 per cent of attendees being foreign participants. With over […]
PiVOT celebrates 4th Anniversary on Pi Day
Four years ago, this day marked a special milestone in the history of PiVOT. On March 14, 2019, the company Pi Health Inc., or PiVOT, was established. With its founders having an affinity for the irrational number Pi – with its infinite representational matrix of circles, spheres, life, planet earth, and the Philippine Islands – […]
