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Hi everyone! I have received an email regarding the 2009 National Pharmacists Convention.

Here's the a quote from the letter

OPEN LETTER FOR ALL PHARMACISTS

Dear colleagues and Chapter Presidents:

This refers to our hosting of the 2009 National Pharmacists Convention earlier scheduled on April 22-25, 2009 in three venues in the province of Aklan: Sampaguita Gardens Resort and Spa in New Washington town, ABL Sports Complex in the Ati-Atihan Town of Kalibo and in the world-renowned paradise island of Boracay.

We regret to inform you that the venue for the 2009 convention has been transferred by the National Board to either Manila or Cebu, though a formal announcement to this effect has yet to be received by all of us.
As you very well know, AKLAN CHAPTER or the Aklan Pharmacists Association won in the bidding for the hosting of the convention as voted by the Chapter Presidents and Presidents of PPhA Affiliate Organizations during our convention in Manila.

You may wonder why it has to be transferred to Cebu when during the last two bidding sessions, Cebu manifested its interest to host the future PPHA convention but lost twice. In fairness and with due respect to our fellow pharmacists in Cebu and Cebuano speaking pharmacists and pharmaceutical leaders, we value the beauty of Cebu as an ideal venue for any gathering. But in our case, Cebu was not chosen, to our understanding, because it already hosted the PPhA Convention in 2005.

WE WANT TO MAKE THIS CLEAR. Aklan Chapter has never lost interest to host the 2009 National Pharmacists Convention. Even up to the last minute, we have tried our best to make things happen for all of us... for all pharmacists who wanted to experience what it takes to be in Boracay. Local preparations were already made.
It was the National Board who took the hosting away from the Aklan Chapter even disregarding the feelings and aspirations of Chapter Presidents who voted for Aklan to host the convention.
Days before the October National Board Meeting of PPhA, a letter was forwarded to the Aklan Chapter that voting THRU EMAIL shall be made by the National Board to transfer the National Convention to either Cebu or Manila without the benefit of informing the Aklan Chapter.

True, we have made demands. BUT THESE DEMANDS, to our belief, WERE MADE FOR THE GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION. We wanted a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the PPhA and the Aklan Chapter for the hosting of the 2009 National Pharmacists Convention to put everything in proper perspectives. Because we wanted that our convention will run smoothly.
We pray that what happened to AKLAN will not be experienced by other chapters. The MOA should have been prepared and approved by the National Board prior to the preparations.

Attached, please find the letters sent thru EMAIL for your information.
In the future, we will still be very happy to accommodate your presence in Aklan. We thank you for making AKLAN YOUR CHOICE AS VENUE FOR THE CONVENTION.

If you want to see the whole attachment click below link
Source: here

Centro Escolar University Pharmacy Alumni
Continuing Professional Education for CEU Alumni
Librada Avelino Auditorium CEU, Manila
October 18, 2008 1-5pm
For details call 736-2995

Registration fee: 350.00
source: here

See you there!!!

Location: Star Plaza Hotel, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines
Fourth Public Hearing on Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9502 aka Universally Accessible and Cheaper Quality Medicines Act of 2008.

Translational Research: The Approach to Quality Healthcare

Where: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
When : 7th-10th November 2008

As part of the FAPA Congress, some exciting Workshops and Field Trips have been put in place.

Here’s a glimpse of the Workshops and Field Trips that are available:

Workshop 1: How to Write Successful Research Grants and Manuscripts for Publication
Workshop 2: Cancer Supportive Care Workshop
Workshop 3: Pharmacists in Ambulatory Clinics
Workshop 4: Critical Appraisal Skills
Hospital Field Trip 1: Singapore General Hospital
Hospital Field Trip 2: Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Community Field Trip 1: National Healthcare Group Pharmacy
Community Field Trip 2: Guardian Health & Beauty @ Suntec City Mall
Industry Field Trip: Merck Sharp & Dohme (Singapore) Ltd
Academic Field Trip: National University of Singapore

source: fapa2008.com

The public and all interested parties are hereby invited to attend the THIRD department of health sanctioned public hearing on the IRR for the “Universally Accessible Cheaper & Quality medicines Act of 2008” on October 09, 2008 from 09:00 am to 12:00 nn at The Lung Center of thePhilippines Auditorium, 2nd Floor, T-Block, Quezon Ave., Quezon City.

This public hearing shall deal with the following:

• Chapter 1: General provisions
• Chapter 5: Non-Discriminatory Clause
• Chapter 6: Generics Law Amendments
• Chapter 7: Pharmacy Law Amendments
• Chapter 8: Miscellaneous Provision

And others A working draft of the IRR will be presented

TO-DOH KALUSUGAN!

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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Seminar for Food Establishments as per Bureau Circular 10 s. 2006

November 26

BFAD AVR-ANNEX BLDG.

Seminar Fee: P 600

Note
Pre-registration is required due to limited slots
Closing date for the registration is on 25 November 2008
No Payments will be accepted on the day of the Seminar
For more details, Please proceed to room 129, Regulation Division II

Source: BFAD

November 7-10 2008 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

An exciting 4-day programme awaits at the FAPA 2008 Congress! The 3 thematic symposia which support the main conference theme “Translational Research: The Approach to Quality Healthcare”, will consist of a series of plenary lectures that underscore the theme.
Catch the Keynote Lecture
“Translational Research for Better Patient Outcome and Safety”
by Joseph S. Bertino, Jr., Pharm. D, Bertino Consulting
Workshop on Medicinal Product Registration 2008 by Health Sciences Authority

The Pharmaceuticals and Biologics Branch of the Therapeutic Products Division, Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority will be conducting the Workshop on Medicinal Product Registration 2008 - Updates and New Initiatives on 7 November 2008 (Friday) at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.

The one-day workshop would provide updates and new initiatives on medicinal product registration in Singapore and topics include priority review & verifi cation route, GMP assessment of manufacturing sites, basics of application filing, generic drugs, emerging issues (cell & tissue therapy, biosimilars) and more. The workshop is particularly relevant for product licence holders / applicants, and those who are involved in the registration of medicinal products in Singapore.

Source: Event details can be viewed from the HSA website.

Comment: I love to attend in this convention but i don't have the money to spend for all the expenses. Anyone attending? Maybe you can send me some copy of the presentations. =)

Seminar on Licensing of Establishment
(Drug/Cosmetics/Medical Device) Manufacturer / Traders
A.O 56 s1989, A.O 43 s.1999 and A.O 90 s.2002

3rd Floor BFAD Annex Bldg

8:00am to 12:00 noon

Registration free : 600.00 PHP

Source: Bureau of Food And Drugs
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This seminar is highly recommended for fresh graduates! Join now!

GMP Training Seminar on Documentation
September 15-16 2008
BFAD, AVR - Annex Bldg

Pre-registered companies must cancel their registration at least 3 days before the seminar.
For more details kindly contact Ms. Rhoda Laine D. Manaloto and Nora Eco and Carol Custodio.
Closing date for the pre-registration is on September 12, 2008
No Pay will be accepted on the day of seminar

Seminar Fee: P3,000
Cheque Payments: payable to PCPI
Bank payments: UCPB Shangrila branch : 00164-002049-7

source: Bureau of Food and Drugs
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I already attended this seminar a few months ago. And now i want to post it for people who wants to attend the seminar

Congratulation to all presentors and sponsors of the successful annual convention of DSAP (Drugstore Association of the Philippines).

What: 12th DSAP Annual Convention
Theme: "Reshaping Practices towards Customers Healthcare "
When: September 4-6, 2008
Where: CAMP JOHN HAY Convention & Cultural Center Baguio City

See DSAP Official website now. Click here.

Today is the last day of free seminar on ASEAN Constative Committee for Standars and Quality Medical Device Product Working Group (ACCSQ-MDPWG) - Guidance For Common Submission Dossier Template in 2nd Floor in BHDT, Department of Health Manila

Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (BHDT)

BUREAU PROFILE

The Bureau of Health Devices and Technology (BHDT) develops plans, policies, national objectives, programs, projects and strategies for regulating health technologies, medical and health devices, radiation devices and facilities and other health-related devices that may pose hazards to human health. It formulates and implements rules, regulations and standards for registration, licensing and accreditation. It also provides technical assistance, capability building and advisory services to DOH field offices on licensing and enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and monitors, evaluates and ensures compliance with these regulations. Technical assistance is also provided to end-users of such devices as radiation emitting equipment. It monitors, evaluates and ensures compliance of users, manufacturers, distributors, advertisers and retailers of medical devices.

General Functions:

* Develops plans, policies, programs and strategies for regulating health and health-related devices and technology.
* Formulates rules, regulations and standards for licensing and accrediation of health and health-related devices and technology. ○ Conducts licensing and accreditation of health and health-related devices and technology.
* Provides technical consultative and advisory services to and develops capability of field offices on licensing and enforcement of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to health and health-related devices and technology.
* Monitors, evaluates and ensures compliance of manufacturers, distributors, advertisers and retailers of health and health-related devices and technology to health rules and regulations and standards of quality.
* Advises the Secretary and the Undersecretary of Health on matters pertaining to regulation of health and health-related devices and technology.

See complete information about BHDT here. http://www.doh.gov.ph/bhdt

May tumawag na Singaporean sa office tapos hinanahap ako daw ako.. Naisip ko "sino kaya un?" un pla iniivite lang ako pumunta sa seminar na to. Hehehe US FDA Approval Process for IND/NDA/BLA Traders Hotel, Singapore 1-2 September 2008 Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers 4-5 September 2008

12th DSAP Annual Convention September 4-6, 2008 at
CAP JOHN HAY Convention & Cultural Center Baguio City

Theme: "Reshaping Practices towards Customers Healthcare "

booth layout

from: dsaph(dot)org/