PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS

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1 1973 PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS Advancing the Frontiers of Pulmonary Medicine in the Philippines. The following is the new set of Officers and Board Members of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) who will serve from March 2015 to February 2016: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Board Members: PATRICK GERARD L. MORAL,, FPCCP VINCENT M. BALANAG JR.,, FPCCP CHARLES Y. YU,, FPCCP LENORA C. FERNANDEZ,, FPCCP MALBAR G. FERRER,, FPCCP IVAN N. VILLESPIN,, FPCCP GREGORIO P. OCAMPO,, FPCCP IMELDA MURIEL-MATEO,, FPCCP EILEEN G. ANICETO,, FPCCP Immediate Past President: CHAD REY V. CARUNGIN,, FPCCP PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS Advancing the Frontiers of Pulmonary Medicine in the Philippines. 84-A Malakas St., Pinyahan, Quezon City 1100 (632) ; Fax No. (632) Text Link No address: Website address: 1 P age

2 Leadership and Activities for the Year March 2014 February 2015 I. The Philippine College of Chest Physicians Established on April 25, 1973, the Philippine College of Chest Physicians is a value-centered specialty organization acknowledged as the authority in pulmonary medicine in the country. It empowers its members, who are recognized and respected experts in the field, to constantly adapt and innovate to set the benchmark of excellence in the practice of pulmonary medicine in the Philippines. It is the PCCP s goal to promote greater involvement, collaborative partnership and strategic alliances with Asian and International organizations relating to academe, clinical and policy-making activities. Membership: 629 fellows, 73 diplomates, 8 honorary members, 328 associate members II. Provincial Chapters The PCCP has nine chapters in the Philippines. The members continue to be dynamic and consistently position themselves at the forefront of lung health and various related advocacies. They have fostered strong linkages with the public sector and other local and global stakeholders. Composition: 1. Northwest Luzon Chapter 2. Northeast Luzon Chapter 3. Central Luzon Chapter 4. Southern Tagalog Chapter 5. Iloilo Chapter 6. Negros Chapter 7. Central Visayas Chapter 8. Northern Mindanao Chapter 9. Southern Mindanao Chapter III. PCCP Councils The organization also has eleven councils which is one of the important lifelines of the College. This strategy has enabled PCCP to provide unwavering focus to address various lung-related diseases and issues. The Councils are involved in a lot of activities which mainly revolves around training and CME sessions, scientific and lay forum, locally responsive and relevant research investigations, local and international collaborative works on various pulmo-related initiatives and projects, and crafting of important documents like clinical practice guidelines and statements. Composition: a. Asthma b. Critical Care and PVD c. COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation d. Diagnostics & Therapeutics e. Pulmonary Infections f. Lung Malignancy g. Occupational & Interstitial Lung Diseases h. Tobacco or Health and Air Pollution i. Tuberculosis j. Sleep Medicine k. Healing and Integrative Medicine IV. Accredited Pulmonary Fellowship Training Program The PCCP currently has thirteen accredited training programs for pulmonary medicine fellowship with two of these based in Cebu City. These continue to produce specialists who start their practice in strategic locations. These graduates are perceived to be the emerging leaders in pulmonary-related issues and are quickly integrated into various local initiatives and researches. 2 P age 1. Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center 2. Chong Hua Hospital 3. Lung Center of the Philippines 4. Makati Medical Center 5. Manila Doctors Hospital

3 6. Perpetual Succour Hospital 7. Philippine Heart Center 8. St. Luke s Medical Center 9. The Medical City 10. University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital 11. University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center 12. University of Santo Tomas Hospital 13. Veterans Memorial Medical Center Training The PCCP and its 13 accredited hospitals shall involve the joint efforts to conduct and undertake a proper, effective and efficient implementation of the core competency-based curriculum for adult pulmonary medicine fellowship training (2013 version) so that the accredited institutions, to the best of its capability & resources, can provide adult pulmonary medicine fellowship training that will hone and develop professional, competent, skilled, ethical and compassionate pulmonologists who will ably serve the Filipino people & the global community. Research Research Travel Grant given to fellows-in-training from PCCP accredited hospitals whose papers are accepted for presentation (oral, poster) in any international convention, screened and approved by the Scientific and Research Committee. The Research Fund gets an allocation from the income received from the yearly annual convention. Salient Points of the Executive Board Meetings V. Continuing Medical Education Major Activities for Continuing Medical Education Year Annual 32 nd Annual Chest Convention March 6-9, 2013 Edsa Shangrila Hotel 33 rd Annual Chest Convention March 5-8, 2014 SMX Aura, Taguig City SMX Aura, Taguig City Midyear 16 th Midyear Convention July 26, 2013 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines ASPR s ESAP 17 th Midyear Convention August 6-7, 2014 Quezon City, Philippines 34 th Annual Chest Convention March 4-7, th Midyear Convention October 9-10, 2015 Iloilo City, Philippines Continuing Medical Education Activities: Annual and Midyear Conventions Post Graduate Courses InterHospital Case Conferences from the 13 accredited pulmonary training program Pulmonary InterHospital Debate Pulmonary Quiz Co-sponsorship with industry initiated scientific symposia E-Review Course (online review for diplomate certifying examinations) Specialty Board in Pulmonary Medicine The Specialty Board takes charge in certifying qualified pulmonologists as Diplomate members of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians. It shall formulate and execute policies, rules and regulations governing certification, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians. 3 P age

4 Diplomate Certifying Examination Dates 1. Written Examination January 11, 2015 (Sunday) 2. Oral Examination January 25, 2015 (Sunday) Venue: Bayanihan Center, Pasig City 39 candidates passed the PCCP Written and Oral Examinations and were conferred the title of DIPLOMATE during the Induction Ceremonies Pulmonary Training Program Accreditation Board The Pulmonary Training Program Accreditation Board accredits and certifies hospitals or institutions for adult pulmonary medicine training. It shall formulate and execute policies, rules and regulations governing certification, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians. Seven (7) hospitals were re-accredited for 3 years: UP Philippine General Hospital Manila Doctors Hospital Veterans Memorial Medical Center St. Luke s Medical Center Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center University of Santo Tomas Hospital The Medical City Annual evaluations of the following hospitals were made: Philippine Heart Center Lung Center of the Philippines University of Perpetual Help DALTA Medical Center Makati Medical Center Chong Hua Hospital Perpetual Succour Hospital A. BOARD RESOLUTIONS Nos. 1 13; 18. Board resolution regarding the transfer of signatories for the different bank accounts and investment portfolios (College, Chapters and Councils). No. 14. The creation of sub-committee on Investment, under the Finance Committee. The committee shall be composed of the Vice President, Treasurer and 3 members of good standing. No. 15. The PCCP shall provide an annual budget allocation for chapter activities and shall require its chapters to report their respective revenues and expenses to the PCCP national office, subject to the following rules and regulations. No. 16. Approved the holding of 18 th Midyear Convention on October 9-10, 2015 in Iloilo City instead of August 2015 to avoid possible conflicts with the venue and hotel accommodations during the APEC summit which will be held from August to September 2015 in Iloilo City. The profit sharing ratio base on Net Income for the 2015 Midyear Convention will be 50%- 50% sharing, equally divided between the College and the host chapter, Iloilo Chapter. Page 4

5 Further approved that starting fund of P 200,000 will be issued to the chapter for reimbursement after the convention. No. 17. Approved the release of P 30,000 to Philippine Red Cross as donation to typhoon Ruby victims. The amount represents unused fund for the PCCP Christmas party which was cancelled. B. CONVENTIONS 17 th PCCP Midyear Convention Theme: State of the Art Pulmonology: Convergence of Practice Overall Chairs: Lenora C. Fernandez,, FPCCP Ma. Janeth T. Samson,, FPCCP Date: August 6-7, 2014 Venue: Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City 34 th PCCP Annual Chest Convention Theme: #PCCP: Perspectives, Call to Action, Challenges in Pulmonology Overall Chair: Charles Y. Yu,, FPCCP Date: March 04, 2015 Post Graduate Course March 05-07, Convention Proper Venue: SMX Convention Center, BGC, Taguig City 5 th Fermin Manalo Pro Files Lecture This is a tandem lecture that will feature two speakers elaborating on different sides of an issue. This year s topic is "How to Train Your Fellow? Understanding the dynamics of a trainor-trainee relationship". E. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Continuing Medical Education A. PCCP Interhospital Symposia from April 2014 February 2015: MONTH HOST TITLE April H Storm Surge June VMMC Book of Secrets, Dangerous Connection The Secret Book Revealed! July PHC The Wicked Witches August PSH The Butterfly Effect September CGHMC What Lies Beneath the Surface September CHH Est Ultimum Amores Materni October UPHDMC Lungs and Beyond November MMC Rise of the Machines November SLMC Picolle Bolle December LCP Ascent from the Abyss Quest for the Paradoxical Treasure January TMC Something Old Something New February USTH Against All Odds February UP-PGH Passport to Final Destination Page 5

6 B. Debate session on pre-selected pulmonary cases that is aimed to provide an opportunity to engage and question debaters and vote on issues at hand and enables the trainees to study and research on the assigned topics prior to the scheduled session. Interaction among the fellows-in-training from the different trainings institutions is enhanced. 11 th PCCP Inter-Hospital Engagement: The Pulmonary and Critical Care Debate 17 th Midyear Convention, Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria August 6, 2014 Issue: Among breast cancer patients with recurrent pleural effusion, what is the better approach to ensure quality of life? 12 th PCCP Inter-Hospital Engagement: The Pulmonary and Critical Care Debate 34 th Annual Chest Convention, SMX Convention Center - March 6, 2015 Issue: Among patients diagnosed with submassive pulmonary embolism, will thrombolytics be of benefit in their treatment? C. The following scientific symposia were awarded PCCP CME units: CME ACTIVITY Date CME Units USTH 1 st Ultrasound Workshop May 23-24, USTH 5 th Bronchoscopy Workshop June 6-7, PHC 2 nd Sleep Medicine PG Course July 16-17, PhilCAT 21 st Annual Convention August 14-15, SLMC 2 nd Pulmonary Symposium August 22, PARM 16 th Midyear Convention August 25, MMC- 3 rd Post Graduate Course August 28, UP-PGH 18 th Mechanical Ventilator Workshop September 17-19, AstraZeneca Cleveland Clinic Class October 18, PCCP Northern Mindanao 1 st Mechanical Ventilator Workshop November 22, PSCCM 16 th Joint Annual Convention February 25-27, ACCP Phil Chapter ASM 2015 April 15-17, Scientific and Research Committee A. Research grant were given to Fellows-in-Training whose papers were accepted for international presentation (oral, poster) in the amount of $200 each, screened by the Research Committee and approved by the PCCP Executive Board. A maximum of 3 per institution per year shall be accepted by the Committee. B. Grant Funding Increased. Seven (7%) of the net income from the annual chest convention will be allocated for the PCCP Research Fund effective March C. As part of the training & research activities that the College planned to offer to the accredited adult pulmonary medicine training institutions, the PCCP has recently organized Research Workshop on Scientific Manuscript Writing and Publication Preparation on November 8, 2014, Saturday at F1 Hotel, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. This research workshop is sponsored by Astra-Zeneca Phils Inc. but the facilitators and organizers are independent faculty members from the Department of Clinical Epidemiology of the University of the Philippines-Manila, College of Medicine. D. The following are the recipients of the Research Grants for : Recipient 1. Edgardo Tiglao Jr., (PHC) International Congress/Title Asian Pacific Society of Respirology 2014 Poster Presentation Case Report: A Pragmatic Dilemma: A Case of Lung Adenocarcinoma Presenting as Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Page 6

7 2. Karen Sobere Yu, (PHC) 3. Cherry Ann Serra, (UPHDMC) 4. Gene Philip Louise Ambrocio, (UP-PGH) 5. Odeson Estabillo, (UP-PGH) 6. Caroline Armas, (USTH) 7. Rashmine Rodriguez, (USTH) Thromboembolism and Protein C and S Deficiency CHEST Meeting Poster Presentation Case Report: Tuberculosis Developing in a Patient with Long- Term High Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid Use A Case Report CHEST Poster Presentation Cavernous Pleural Hemangioma: A Rare Cause of Nonhemorrhagic Pleural Effusion Asian Pacific Society of Respirology 2014 Poster Presentations i. Quality of Implementation of the Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Bundles of Care in the University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital Central Intensive Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit: A Two Month Prospective Survey ii. Meta-Analysis on Statins in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease CHEST Poster Presentation Post Thymectomy Myasthenia Gravis Osserman III in Patient Diagnosed with Thymic Carcinoma Asian Pacific Society of Respirology 2014 Poster Presentation Adjusted Neck Circumference Score in Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Asian Pacific Society of Respirology 2014 Poster Presentations i. Prognostication Systems in Community Acquired Pneumonia: Uniformity in Determining Site of Care ii. Endobronchial Ultrasound in the Philippines: A Case Series E. Annual Research Contest Training institutions were mandated to submit annually its completed research papers. The committee selected 15 semi-finalists for poster and oral presentations on March 4, 2015 during the PCCP s 34 th Annual Chest Convention. The top 5 Towards Achieving Totally Outstanding (TATO) research presenters will be awarded during the Opening Ceremonies. The 5 Finalists and 10 Poster Presenters are as follows: Title Finalist Grand Winner Comparative Analysis of Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay Testing with MTB Culture among PTB Category II Treated Patients in the Detection of M2013DR-TB at Two Quezon City TB-DOTS Centers (VMMC and Batasan Health Center) from 2011 to Finalist 1 st Placer Association Between Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha-308G/A Polymorphism and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Patients in a Tertiary Hospital Finalist 2 nd Placer Meta-Analysis on Statins in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Title Finalist Outcomes of Early Sedation versus No Sedation among Institutio n VMMC USTH UP-PGH Institutio n CHH Author Edel Joey Reyes, M.D. Rashmine Rodriguez, Gene Philip Louie Ambrocio, Author Yoshiko Ikeda- Page 7

8 Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Comparative Study Finalist Outcome of Patients who underwent Programmatic Pulmonary Rehabilitation versus Incentive Spirometry along after Lung Resective Surgery: A Prospective, Observational, Cross-Sectional, Pilot Study Poster Presentation: Effectiveness of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Compliance on the Outcome of Patients who developed Hospital Acquired Pneumonia in the Philippine Heart Center Poster Presentation: Utilization review on non-invasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure in St. Luke s Medical Center Poster Presentation: The Accuracy of a Portable COPD Screening Device in Detecting Obstructive Airway Diseases Poster Presentation: Treatment outcome and 1 year follow up of patients previously started on Standardized Treatment Regimen for Suspected R-TB from June 2010 to May 2011 at the Lung Center of the Philippines Programmatic Management for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Poster Presentation: The Association of Comorbid Conditions in Asthma Control: A Cross-Sectional Study on Adult Asthmatic Patients seen at the Tertiary Hospital Poster Presentation: 3-year review of Patients Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Lung Center of the Philippines Poster Presentation: Association of Nutritional Status using Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA -SF) with Risk of Exacerbation among Elderly COPD Patients Poster Presentation: Prevalence and risk factors of delirium in intensive care units at a tertiary hospital Poster Presentation: Outcomes of Outpatient Hospital-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with COPD at St. Luke s Medical Center, Quezon City and St. Luke s Medical Center, Global City Poster Presentation: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of OLDOSA Syndrome in a Philippine tertiary hospital sleep laboratory LCP PHC SLMC PHC LCP LCP LCP PHC UP-PGH SLMC TMC Maquiling, Tuesday Girado, Ethel Cabrera, Cheryl Uy, James Albert Flores, Glenn Andal, Donny Jay Yu, Marie Charisma dela Trinidad, Peter Ian Tabar, Genevieve C. Tuble, Michelle Mangaser, Espiranza Marie Ramirez, 2. External Affairs Collaboration and Partnership with government agencies The College fully supports the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) of the Department of Health (DOH) by adhering to the provisions of the Revised Manual of Procedures (MOP) and the 21 underlying principles of the International Standards for Tuberculosis Care (ISTC) which were both released this year. Represented the College to the Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, Department of Health in developing clinical care pathways and service packages for non-communicable diseases. PCCP representatives: Dr. Imee Mateo, Dr. Tim Trinidad, Dr. Windfield Tan and Dr. Ma. Bella Siasoco. Regular meetings with PMA on updates of Physicians Act 2014, PRC ASEAN Integration Page 8

9 3. Awards The following are the recipients of this year s PCCP Awards: Category Most Outstanding Fellow Outstanding Researcher Most Outstanding Fellow-in-Training Awardee Dr. Ma. Encarnita Limpin Dr. Jubert Benedicto Dr. Gene Louie Philip Ambrocio (UP- PGH) 4. Membership A. The following members were conferred as LIFE FELLOW during the 34 th Annual Chest Convention 1. Dr. Benilda Galvez (Past President) 2. Dr. Joven Roque Gonong (Chair, Pulmonary Training Program Accreditation Board) 3. Dr. Anabella Guardiario (Chair, Specialty Board in Pulmonary Medicine) 4. Dr. Joselito Chavez (Board of Directors) B. The following benefit scheme for the Death and Disability/Critical Illness Benefit shall be given to members of good standing, approved by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors: Membership Category Death Benefit Disability/ Critical Illness Past President P 50,000 P 50,000 Life Fellow P 40,000 P 40,000 Fellow, Life Member P 30,000 P 30,000 C. Since the year 2010, Fellows of good standing 69 years and below were already enlisted with the Philam Life Insurance Membership Benefit Package. Summary of benefits include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment and terminal illness with a total amount of P 50,000 coverage. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS (474 members) Benefits For years old For years old Life Insurance P 50,000 P 25,000 Personal Accidental Death & P 50,000 N/A Dismemberment Accidental Medical Reimbursement P 5,000 N/A Terminal Illness Benefit P 25,000 N/A Note: Death benefit of fellows of good standing not enrolled in the Philam Life Insurance Membership Benefit Package and 70 years & above will be upon the discretion of the Board of Directors. Page 9

10 D. Present composition of the College: PCCP FELLOWS & HONORARY MEMBERS Fellows Senior Fellows 64 Life Fellows 55 Life Members 72 Regular Fellows Honorary Members 8 Diplomates 73 Associate Members 328 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 1, E-Review Project Now on its sixth year, the Board has continued this project which is aimed to help PCP eligible graduates review the topics that would be given by the Specialty Board in the Diplomate Certifying Examinations. A total of 145 enrollees have registered, classified as newly graduate from training and practicing associate members. The review was offered from July December The review program, through the valuable support of faculty from the different training institutions, has provided board eligible members a better chance of passing the certifying board exam. The continuation of this project and an increase in the number of examinees taking and actually passing the examination is a testament to its success. 6. Corporate Social Responsibility and Advocacy A. Community Service: Medical Mission and Patient Education Lectures Regular conduct of medical clinics (physical exam, chest x-ray and spirometry screening) and lay fora participated by PCCP members and fellows-in-training from the 13 accredited hospitals at the following sites: Health Service sites of German Doctors, Caloocan City twice a month Jesu Christi Community, Cebu City twice a month Metro Manila Development Authority (MA) street sweepers once a month Calamity Assistance Assistance and medical services extended to deserving areas or individual/s struck by typhoon Ruby in Samar. B. Advocacy World TB Day Commemoration March 23, 2014 Stop TB Makialam: Tara Na! Organized by the Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis, the message to call for action among all TB stakeholders and getting Page 10

11 7. Training everyone on board to reach the thousands of Filipinos who do not have the access or are stigmatized of TB and available TB services. World Asthma Day May 5-6, 2014 You Can Control Your Asthma... It s Time to ACT. Promoted asthma awareness through raffle activity to fellow internists at the Philippine College of Physicians annual scientific meeting. World No Tobacco Day May 31, 2014 Raise Tobacco Tax, Lower Death and Disease. Media guesting in press conferences hosted by the PCCP and DOH. World Spirometry Day (September 2014) Launching of PCCP and Metro Manila Development Authority (MA) joint advocacy project to provide free spirometry screening to the street sweepers of Metro Manila. Its main objective is to promote lung health by early detection of lung conditions as well as monitor them for the following years. It s a spin off from our activity in 2012 where we did spirometry screening for MA traffic enforcers. Project duration is for 5 years from Spirometry Workshop for pulmonary fellows in training was held to learn Spirometry interpretation according to the standards the Council on Diagnostics of Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) has set since 2012 and how to make and recognize a good quality Spirometry test. World COPD Day (November 2014) COPD Disease Awareness October Launched a 4-year collaboration with the Department of Health and Glaxo SmithKline, to raise public awareness on COPD thru multi-channel executions at print, radio and digital media. Printed materials (posters and flyers) will also be available at selected hospitals nationwide. COPD Olympics December 13, Now on its 7 th year, the activity is aimed to foster fellowship and camaraderie among COPD patients and family, doctors and respiratory therapists while increasing awareness for COPD. This year's theme is BIBOlympics, B-reathe I-n B- reathe O-ut. Media Briefing World COPD Day media briefing was conducted in several press conference meetings. The need of spirometry as an important tool to diagnose obstructive lung diseases will also be conveyed. Now on its 2 nd year of implementation, the PCCP with the 13 accredited hospitals have joint efforts to conduct and undertake a proper, effective and efficient implementation of the core competency-based curriculum for adult pulmonary medicine fellowship training (2013 version) so that the accredited institutions, to the best of its capability & resources, can provide adult pulmonary medicine fellowship training that will hone and develop professional, competent, skilled, ethical and compassionate pulmonologists who will ably serve the Filipino people & the global community. Page 11

12 8. International Alliance and Recognition Hosting of Educational Seminar of the APSR [ESAP] Date/Venue: August 6-7, 2014, Manila Philippines Theme: State of the Art in Pulmonology: Convergence in Practice The recently conducted Educational Seminar of APSR (ESAP) by the PCCP was a joint Mid-Year Convention of the Society last August 6-7, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The 2-day conference was envisioned to create a platform for the exchange of up-todate information, expertise, and perspectives in the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine, complement didactic sessions with hands-on workshops to enhance the learning experience of participants and to address potential challenges in view of the ASEAN integration concept. The APSR Education Committee actively participated in the approval of the Scientific Program and appointed Professor Kazuhisa Takahashi, from the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Juntendo University, as one of the plenary speakers. Professor Takahashi talked about the latest updates on Advances of Lung Cancer Treatment. The APSR Executive Committee was ably represented by the Treasurer, Dr. Teresita de Guia, from the opening ceremonies until the culmination of the scientific activity. A total of 670 delegates attended the Manila ESAP despite the monsoon rains heightened by typhoon Halong which caused flooding and traffic jams in the streets of Metro Manila. The recently concluded Manila ESAP accomplished again the PCCP s goal to promote greater involvement, collaborative partnership and strategic alliances with Asian and international organizations relating to academe, clinical and policy-making activities. The PCCP, an enbloc country member of the APSR, was ably represented at the APSR Congress Bali, November 2014 by the President, Dr. CR Carungin and the following Councilors: Dr. Charles Yu, Dr. Sylvia Yang, Dr. Camilo Roa, Jr. Dr. Mae Campomanes was appointed as National Delegate representing the Philippines. The College started to establish open communication with ERS by informing them of the incumbent officers and secretariat. ERS is encouraging members to apply for ERS based on the following categories: i. For PCCP Fellows Silver membership; Fee: 240 for 3 years ii. For Fellows-in-Training Silver Under 35 category; Fee: free of charge, renewable annually 9. Long Range Planning Committee The LRP s role is to track and monitor the progress of the College plans for the following: 1. Governance, Leadership and Communication Dr. Ruel Revilla 2. Finance Dr. Tomas Realiza 3. Membership and Ethics Dr. Grace Ramos 4. Research Dr. Julie Visperas 5. Training Dr. Albert Albay Jr. 6. Social Responsibility and Advocacy Dr. Oscar Ferdinand Feliciano The members partner with the board member assigned to the specific committee for the year. This will ensure continuity of great plans and allow the infusion of creative dynamism for the coming years. Their term will last for 3 years, from September September Page 12