Philippine Pharmacists Association Inc.

The second in-person provincial run of the 2024 Philippine Pharmacists’ Association (PPhA) National CPD Program took place successfully at the Paper Country Inn in Bislig, Surigao Del Sur on July 27, 2024.

In keeping with this year’s theme, “Empowering the Filipino Pharmacists towards Better Healthcare,” the program included lectures from Mr. Arjim Luna, member of the PPhA Bureau of Speakers 2024, and Ms. Jevie Lyn Tan-Nery, RPh, MS, VP for Mindanao.

PPhA President, Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, greeted the attendees through a live Zoom message, emphasizing the unified efforts of . Ms. Tan-Nery led the Suriago pharmacists in singing "If We Hold on Together,", signifying solidarity,. Ms. Gloria Oviedo, President of the PPhA Surigao del Sur Chapter, announced the upcoming activities under the theme "PPhA Together for Healthcare."

We are grateful to the pharmacists from Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur for their enthusiastic participation and commitment as we stand united as . 💕💕💕

📢📋Stay tuned as we bring the next runs of the 2024 Philippine Pharmacists’ Association (PPhA) National CPD Program through your local chapters!!!

Don’t forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

📣IN CASE YOU MISSED IT |

The Food and Drug Administration Newsletter is NOW OUT🌟

Director General Samuel A. Zacate: “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to the inaugural issue of our newsletter, The Regulatory Digest.

Through this platform, we aspire to inform, engage, and inspire our stakeholders, amplifying our commitment to transparency, education, and communication.”
Read the Food and Drug Administration’s Vol. 1, Issue 1 Newsletter.

Access through this link: https://tinyurl.com/FDANewsletter20241stEdition

🎉Congratulations to our PPhA Executive Vice President, Ms. Hazel Faye Docuyanan for her appointment as first member of the PRC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Council for Pharmacy. We are confident that she will excel in her new role and make further significant contributions to the profession. Her dedication to continuous learning and growth is inspiring.

Congratulations once again and we wish you the very best, Ma'am Hazel!🌟

📣IN CASE YOU MISSED IT |

The Food and Drug Administration Newsletter is NOW OUT🌟

Director General Samuel A. Zacate: “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to the inaugural issue of our newsletter, The Regulatory Digest.

Through this platform, we aspire to inform, engage, and inspire our stakeholders, amplifying our commitment to transparency, education, and communication.”
Read the Food and Drug Administration’s Vol. 1, Issue 1 Newsletter.

Access through this link: https://tinyurl.com/FDANewsletter20241stEdition

1st Edition, The Regulatory Digest - FDA.pdf

📣The first provincial face-to-face run of the 2024 Philippine Pharmacists’ Association (PPhA) National CPD Program held at the Venue 88, General Santos City last July 20 from 8AM to 5PM was a resounding success with the PPhA General Santos City Chapter, led by its President Ms. Marion Morales Angelo, RPh and officers, spearheading the initiatives. 🎉🌟

In line with this year’s theme of “Empowering the Filipino Pharmacists towards Better Healthcare”, lectures were delivered by Ms. Vina Rose Dahilig-Talan, member of the PPhA Bureau of Speakers 2024, Ms. Jevie Lyn Tan-Nery, RPh, MS, VP for Mindanao, and Mr. Mark Ryan D. Langit, RPh, MS, PPhA Section Representative for Pharmacy Education.

Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay sent her warmest greetings and inspired the attendees, emphasizing the united efforts of through her live message via Zoom, while Ms. Tan-Nery led participants in singing "If We Hold on Together,". Ms. Marion Morales Angelo, RPh, President of the PPhA General Santos Chapter, presented chapter updates and upcoming activities anchored as: "PPhA Together for Healthcare."

We thank the Gensan, Soccsksargen pharmacists and all participants for your enthusiasm and commitment to lifelong learning. Your support for our initiatives is truly appreciated and inspires us to continue in our mission in uplifting our profession as we stand as !! 💕💕💕

📢📋Stay tuned as we bring the next runs of the 2024 Philippine Pharmacists’ Association (PPhA) National CPD Program through your local chapters!!!

Don’t forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

📣📣📣 Attention: PPhA Members of Kidapawan City and Cotabato Province

Subject: CPD Event

In line with the 2024 PPhA National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program objectives, the local CPD Seminar will be held on 28 July 2024, Sunday, with the PPhA Kidapawan Chapter. This will be held at Brookside Hotel, Kidapawan City, from 8AM to 5PM.

Registration is on-going. Limited slots available. This will be conducted via face-to-face mode only.

You may contact your PPhA Kidapawan Chapter.

Do not forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

📣📣📣 Attention: PPhA Members of Surigao Del Norte and Surigao Del Sur

Subject: CPD Event

In line with the 2024 PPhA National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program objectives, the local CPD Seminar will be held on 27 July 2024, Saturday, with the PPhA Surigao Del Norte and Surigao Del Sur Chapters. This will be held at Paper Country Inn, Bislig City, Surigao Del Norte from 8AM to 5PM.

Registration is on-going. Limited slots available. This will be conducted via face-to-face mode only.

You may contact your PPhA Surigao Del Norte or Surigao Del Sur Chapters.

Do not forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

Happy Birthday to our beloved PPhA PRO, Dr. Maria Fay Nenette M. Cariaga!💜May God continuously bless you with love, peace and joy you truly deserve🌟Enjoy your very special day!

Love,
From your PPhA family

📣📣📣 Attention: PPhA, Inc. Members of General Santos

Subject: CPD Event

In line with the 2024 PPhA National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program objectives, the local CPD Seminar will be held on 20 July 2024, Saturday, with the PPhA General Santos Chapter. This will be held at Venue 88, General Santos City, from 8AM to 5PM.

Registration is on-going. Limited slots available. This will be conducted via face-to-face mode only.

You may contact your PPhA GenSan Chapter.

Do not forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

📣📣📣 Attention: PPhA, Inc. Members of General Santos

Subject: CPD Event

In line with the 2024 PPhA National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program objectives, the local CPD Seminar will be held on 20 July 2024, Friday, with the PPhA General Santos Chapter. This will be held at Venue 88, General Santos City, from 8AM to 5PM.

Registration is on-going. Limited slots available. This will be conducted via face-to-face mode only.

You may contact your PPhA GenSan Chapter.

Do not forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

July 12, 2024
🌟Gratitude to everyone for the success of the PPhA CPD Seminar Kick-off sponsored by Unilab, Inc.

The event, held at the MK Tan Hall Bayanihan Unilab Pasig City was led by President of PPhA, Inc., Dr. Aleth Dacanay and PPhA Education Section Representative, Mr. Mark Ryan D. Langit. This was co-hosted by PPhA South Metro Chapter (President Mr. Mark Anthony Ellana) and Manila Pharmacists Society (representative Ms. Mary Antonette Hernando).

The first presentation on the PPhA Current Dispensing Guidelines for Pharmacists authored by the PPhA GDP Technical Working Group led by Ms. Hazel Faye Docuyanan and Dr. Yolanda Robles was delivered by Ms. Vina Rose Dahilig-Talan. This was followed by the Panel Discussion on PPhA Dispensing Guidelines for Pharmacists: Meeting Today's Health Care Needs with from the team experts, Dr. Yolanda Robles and Ms. Hazel Faye Docuyanan

Discussion on Professional Membership and Development: Tools of Today's Pharmacists was delivered by Mr. Dennis Casares, PPhA VP Luzon, and Ms. Melissa Dela Cruz-Mirto, PPhA VP Visayas.

Lecture 2 about Immunity: The Foundation of Overall Health was delivered by Dr. Jan Paolo Dipasupil, MD, MBA, DipIBLM from Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Lecture 3 featured industry partners who gave updates on different drug products, giving relevant drug information to everyone.

Updates from the two sponsoring chapters were also given by their respective representatives.

Ms. Mary Antonette Hernando, of Manila Pharmacists Society delivered the closing remarks.

The participants went home full of learning insights from this CPD event.

July 12, 2024
🌟Gratitude to everyone for the success of the PPhA CPD Seminar Kick-off sponsored by Unilab, Inc.

The event, held at the MK Tan Hall Bayanihan Unilab Pasig City was led by President of PPhA, Inc., Dr. Aleth Dacanay and PPhA Education Section Representative, Mr. Mark Ryan D. Langit. This was co-hosted by PPhA South Metro Chapter (President Mr. Mark Anthony Ellana) and Manila Pharmacists Society (representative Ms. Mary Antonette Hernando).

Lecture 1 about PPhA Current Dispensing Guidelines for Pharmacists was delivered by Dean Vina Rose Dahilig-Talan, followed by the Panel Discussion on PPhA Dispensing Guidelines for Pharmacists: Meeting Today's Health Care Needs with Dr. Yolanda Robles and Ms. Hazel Faye Docuyanan.

Discussion on Professional Membership and Development: Tools of Today's Pharmacists was delivered by Mr. Dennis Casares, PPhA VP Luzon, and Ms. Melissa Dela Cruz-Mirto PPhA VP Visayas.

Lecture 2 about Immunity: The Foundation of Overall Health was delivered by Dr. Jan Paolo Dipasupil, MD, MBA, DipIBLM from Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Lecture 3 featured industry partners who gave updates on different drug products, giving relevant drug information to everyone.

Updates from the two sponsoring chapters were also given by their respective representatives.

Ms. Mary Antonette Hernando, of Manila Pharmacists Society delivered the closing remarks.

The participants went home full of learning insights from this CPD event.

📣📣📣 Attention: PPhA Members of Manila and South Metro (Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Makati, Pasay, Taguig, and Pateros)

Subject: CPD Event

The 2024 PPhA National Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program will officially start with the first CPD Seminar on 12 July 2024, Friday, with the Manila Pharmacists Society and the PPhA South Metro Chapter. This will be held at the MK Tan Hall, Unilab Bayanihan Center, Mandaluyong City, from 8AM to 5PM.

Registration is on-going. Limited slots available. This will be conducted on face-to-face mode.

You may contact the Manila Pharmacists Society, or the PPhA South Metro Chapter.

Do not forget to update your PPhA Membership through the PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS): https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org




Special thanks to our industry partner, UNILAB.

URGENT
📣PPhA, Inc. is in need of a full- time Program Coordinator (a registered pharmacist) who will assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of its CPD and IPCP programs, committee projects, and activities. Interested applicants may check the details below👇

📣Dear colleagues, we are back with the face-to-face CPD seminar, and we are going around the country!
With this year's theme, "Empowering the Filipino Pharmacists for HealthCare" the different chapters will host the 2024 PPhA CPD National Program in their respective cities/provinces.

Do attend the CPD event in your respective places. Contact your local PPhA chapter for more details.

Please take note that this CPD event is exclusive to PPhA members, so make sure to update your 2024 membership, national (through the PIDS) and local (through your local chapter). Minimal seminar fee will be collected to cover food and venue.

Important:
*To access PPhA Integrated Database System (PIDS) for national membership: https://pids.philippinepharmacists.org

🙏🙏🙏Celebrating the life of Ma'am Rebecca "Becky" Flores

Rebecca "Becky" Flores, a beloved and distinguished figure in the field of pharmacy, passed away on June 27, 2024. Born on January 24, 1941, Becky's life was marked by unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and a profound commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession in the Philippines.

Throughout her illustrious career, Becky held numerous significant positions:
- *President:* Community Pharmacists Association of the Philippines
- *Former Executive Secretary:* Colegio Medico-Farmaceutico de Filipinas Incorporada
- *Former President, Adviser, and Trustee:* United Healthcare Organization of the Philippines
- *Former Director, Executive Secretary, and Vice-President for Luzon:* Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc.
- *Former Chairman, Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Section:* Federation of Asian Pharmaceutical Associations

Becky’s vision was to unite community pharmacists and enhance the quality and competitiveness of pharmacy practice in the Philippines. Her legacy of service, leadership, and dedication will continue to inspire future generations of pharmacists.

Rest in peace, Ma'am Rebecca "Becky" Flores. Your remarkable contributions will never be forgotten.
🙏

*Viewing at La Funeraria Paz (Araneta Avenue, Quezon City) starts at 3:00 PM on 29 June 2024. Mass at 6:00 PM.

Instead of flowers, cash gift preferred. You may send through GCash 0917-5292716.

Final details about schedule of wake and interment to follow.

JUNE 25, 2024- A very remarkable day for PPhA, Inc. as we celebrated the success of the newly minted 100 immunizing pharmacists🌟

The event, held at the Frassati Auditorium of the University of Santo Tomas, was led by IPCP National Program Manager and PPhA President, Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, and graced by the presence of Dr. Evan Payawal, Senior Medical Manager for Medical Affairs at Pfizer Inc. and Medical Director for the Philippine Branch, alongside the OIC- Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy, Hon. Anthony Aldrin C. Santiago. The oath of immunizing pharmacist was administered by coach and assessor, Dr. Imelda G. Pen̈a.

Gratitude to Pfizer for the utmost generosity extended through the scholarship grant, gratitude, too, to all the significant people behind this success: 2020-2023 and 2023-2026 PPhA BOTs, all the coaches and assessors, especially to the Assistant Program Manager, Ms. Joy Benitez and lead Assessor Ms. Karen Grace Romero.

The newly conferred immunizing pharmacists come from various practice areas, including community, hospital, and the academe. Selection process was done throughly in October 2023, marking a pivotal advancement in our immunization efforts in the Philippines through education and practice integration.

Congratulations to our 100 new immunizing pharmacists! May your hard work and dedication serve as a beacon in serving our fellow countrymen. Mabuhay ang Filipino Pharmacists! We hail Pharmacy!

(To date, we now have 1,431 certified immunizing pharmacists in the country.)

🌟Day 2 of the PPhA, Inc. Strategic Planning, June 24, 2024 at the PPhA office, Sampaloc Manila🌟

In line with the set vision, mission and goals of PPhA,Inc., President Aleth Therese L Dacanay led the review of the notable accomplishments of the good association from the period, July 2023 to date. Correspondingly, challenges and opportunities for further improvement were discussed. Moving forward, sustainable plans of action that will serve and benefit the general membership, relevant stakeholders, and the entire pharmacy profession were highlighted and elaborated by the respective functional committees.

💜The planning session was capped with motivating words and thoughtful insights from Pres. Dacanay.

🌟Day 1 of the PPhA, Inc. Strategic Planning, June 23, 2024 at the PPhA office, Sampaloc Manila🌟

In line with the set vision, mission and goals of PPhA,Inc., President Aleth Therese L Dacanay led the review of the notable accomplishments of the good association from the period, July 2023 to date. Correspondingly, challenges and opportunities for further improvement were discussed. Moving forward, sustainable plans of action that will serve and benefit the general membership, relevant stakeholders, and the entire pharmacy profession were highlighted and elaborated by the respective functional committees.

🌟Another 1st for PPhA!

The Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) has once again achieved a significant milestone by orchestrating the 1st ever convergence of pharmacy retailers in the Philippines. Represented in this first brainstorming forum were the chain of drugstores from Mercury, Watsons and the Robinson conglomerate - Southstar Drug, The Generics Pharmacy (TGP) and Rose Pharmacy alongwith the Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP) / Community Pharmacists of DSAP (CPHAD).

This initial forum provided a platform for pharmacy retailers to come together, discuss common challenges and explore possible solutions with a unified voice. This only underscores PPhA’s commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession and enhancing the quality of pharmaceutical services provided at the retail level. Moving on with this initiative, PPhA, Inc. intends to eventually welcome, engage, and unite all pharmacy retailers in the country to further strengthen our contribution to the fruition of the universal health care goals.

🎉 Celebrating PRC @ 51!

The PPhA joins the Professional Regulation Commission in celebrating its 51st Founding Anniversary and the 2024 Professional Regulation Week, with the theme "Bagong Pilipinas: Pagpupugay sa Makabago at Mapanlikhang Propesyonal ng Bayan," from June 16–22, 2024, 2024.

Ms. Hazel Faye Docuyanan, Executive Vice President, represented the PPhA, alongside Hon. Aldrin Santiago, OIC of the Board of Pharmacy, with the PPhA staff. The event was graced by various professional societies and PRC units, all united in celebrating the innovative and creative professionals of our nation.

Let's continue to uplift and inspire our professionals as we build a better Philippines together! 🇵🇭

Warm birthday greetings to our dearest PPhA Treasurer, Ma'am Mona Lita S. Maracha💐🌟 May our good Lord shower you with all the blessings you truly deserve❤️ Happy, happy birthday!💜

With much love,
Your PPhA family

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas! 🎉

Nakikiisa ang Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. sa paggunita ng ika-126 na anibersaryo ng tapang at sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani na nagbigay sa atin ng kalayaan. Ipagmalaki natin ang ating kasaysayan at patuloy na ipaglaban ang ating karapatan at kalayaan.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

Congratulations and welcome to our new members! 🎉💊

These new pharmacists has officially taken their oath with the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy and as members the Philippine Pharmacists Association, under the guidance of President, Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, and the Board of Trustees.

The oathtaking event was held yesterday, June 8, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center.

As , mabuhay to our newly minted Filipino pharmacists! 💜

📣 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧

PPhA Group Registration for the 2024 FAPA Congress in Seoul, Korea
Dates: October 29 to November 2, 2024

1. Payment:
- Pay corrseponding fee to PPhA.
- Keep the proof of payment, including your name and PRC number.
- Note: If FAPA provides an additional discount, we will refund the difference as we did last year.

2. Registration Form:
- Complete the PPhA group registration form using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/241407944870057
- Upload your proof of payment within the form.

📌 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Please see photos below for more details.

🔗 For more information on the 2024 FAPA Congress, you may check their website at: https://www.fapa2024.com/

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join us in Seoul! 🇰🇷