Philippine Pharmacists Association Inc.

17/10/2025

🎉 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR PPhA REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN ILOCOS NORTE! 🎉

Empowering Pharmacists in Diabetes Management: A Workshop on Patient-Centered Care and Intervention program aims to equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to optimize diabetes management through patient-centered care. Participants will explore strategies for medication therapy management, lifestyle counseling, and patient education to improve adherence and health outcomes. Also, this covers interprofessional collaboration and the use of point-of-care testing for early detection and intervention. Through hands-on activities and case-based discussions, pharmacists will enhance their role in reducing diabetes-related complications and supporting holistic patient care.
Calling all pharmacists from:
📍Ilocos Norte
📍Ilocos Sur
📍Abra
📍La Union
📍Pangasinan

Join us for the ONSITE PPhA Regional Conference – Ilocos Norte happening on:
🗓️ November 15, 2025 (Saturday)
🕖 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏨 Fort Ilocandia, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
✨ Limited 250 onsite slots – first come, first served
✨ 10,000 online participants nationwide

Can’t attend onsite? We got you! Join us online from anywhere in the country and attend as many regional conferences as you want! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁. This is open to all PPhA members nationwide.

Registration will close on NOVEMBER 08, 2025 at 11:59 PM
👉Registration procedure: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ad8vjGBeZ/
💻 Registration link: https://rc.philippinepharmacists.org/

16/10/2025

Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Healthcare
📍 University of Santo Tomas | October 7–8, 2025

The Health Sector Summit: Working Towards Universal Health Care brought together key leaders and advocates to discuss strategies for bridging gaps, strengthening collaboration, and sustaining the milestones of UHC in the Philippines. The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA) actively participated in this multi-sectoral dialogue, representing the pharmacy profession’s vital role in achieving equitable, accessible, and people-centered healthcare.

Meanwhile, the 1st Philippine Doctor of Pharmacy International Forum, presented by the UST Faculty of Pharmacy and the PPhA, highlighted global insights and local innovations shaping the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The event reaffirmed the essential contribution of pharmacists in clinical practice and their expanding role in advancing patient-centered care within a more integrated healthcare system.

With the united commitment of healthcare professionals, we continue to build a future where quality care and better health are not just aspirations but lasting realities for every Filipino.


📷 Photo Credits: Ms. Jingle Diola

15/10/2025

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨: 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚

The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA) invites its members to an online partnership seminar with Kenvue. Scan the QR code to register!

Pharmacists play a central role in comprehensive everyday care, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering healthier communities. This webinar will equip you with the latest insights and practical strategies to reimagine pharmacy practice and make self-care a cornerstone of patient well-being. Join our international faculty of experts and be at the forefront of shaping the futureof healthcare.

Everyday Care Matters: Reimagining Pharmacy Practice in Patient Self Care

📅 October 25, 2025 (Saturday)
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM (Philippine Time)
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Registration Link: https://medcomms.mimsit.net/ecm2025_registration/
🤝 In partnership with Kenvue

11/10/2025

09/10/2025

✨️The Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) in partnership with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Pharmacy and the Philippine Society of Hospital Pharmacists (PSHP), successfully held the 1st Philippine Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) International Forum and Masterclass in Clinical Pharmacy from October 7 to 9, 2025, at the UST campus in Manila.

The event marked a milestone for advanced pharmacy education in the Philippines, gathering pharmacy professionals and educators to focus on specialized areas of clinical pharmacy, particularly Pediatrics, Oncology, and Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy.

Renowned international experts headlined the forum, including, Dr. Christina Mactal-Haaf, who shared global insights on oncology pharmacy; Dr. Jennifer Pham who delivered key updates in pediatric clinical pharmacy; and Dr. Benito Valdepeñas, who led discussions on best practices in transplant pharmacy.
The three-day forum and masterclass aimed to enhance clinical competencies among pharmacists, foster global collaborations, and elevate the standards of patient-centered pharmaceutical care in the country.

Organizers and participants hailed the event as a step forward in aligning the Philippine pharmacy profession with international practice standards, in support of the expanding role of pharmacists in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

08/10/2025

🎉 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR PPhA REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN SULTAN KUDARAT! 🎉

Patient-Centered Community Pharmacy Practice: Strengthening Pharmacists’ Role as Smoking Cessation Counselors program aims to enhance the role of pharmacist as a frontliner in implementing patient-centered smoking cessation activities in the community setting. Through interactive discussions and applied learning, pharmacists will strengthen their competencies in counseling, behavioral change techniques, and interprofessional collaboration. Aligned with National To***co Control Program and the FIP Statement Policy on the role of pharmacists in establishing a future free from to***co and ni****ne dependence, this program empowers pharmacists to serve as key contributors to public health and disease prevention.

Calling all pharmacists from:
📍South Cotabato
📍Cotabato
📍Sarangani
📍General Santos
📍Sultan Kudarat
📍Koronadal
📍Kidapawan

Join us for the ONSITE PPhA Regional Conference – Sultan Kudarat happening on:
🗓️ November 08, 2025 (Saturday)
🕖 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏨 Binoy’s Arcade, Bonifacio extension,Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat
✨ Limited 250 onsite slots – first come, first served
✨ 10,000 online participants nationwide

Can’t attend onsite? We got you! Join us online from anywhere in the country and attend as many regional conferences as you want! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁. This is open to all PPhA members nationwide

Registration will close on NOVEMBER 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM
👉Registration procedure: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ad8vjGBeZ/
💻 Registration link: https://rc.philippinepharmacists.org/

07/10/2025

📢 Heads up! Please be informed of the updated schedule for the 2025 PPhA Regional Conferences.

📆 Check out the updated details below and stay tuned for more announcements.

See you at the conferences!

04/10/2025

✨️Inaugural Stakeholders Forum and RPhocus Project Launch
October 03, 2025 | Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard

From Dialogue to Roadmap —refocusing RA 10918 Together

The Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) hosted the inaugural forum for the official launch of the RPhocus Project on October 03, 2025, at the Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard. The event proved to be a meaningful and productive gathering, highlighting the collective passion, dedication, and commitment to advancing the pharmacy profession in the Philippines. Distinguished stakeholders from FDA, PRC Board of Pharmacy, DOH Pharmaceutical Division, CHED Technical Panel for Pharmacy Education, PPhA Board and Council of Advisers, and the PPhA Affiliates and Sectoral Organizations.

During the forum, Prof. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, RPh, MS, PhD presented an overview of the project. The RPhocus Project is a national initiative that aims to unite pharmacy leaders across academia, practice, and government to address gaps in RA 10918 or the Philippine Pharmacy Act. This initiative will co-create a clear, responsive, and implementable roadmap—driven by consultation, measurable goals, and a shared commitment to the advancement of the Philippine Pharmacy profession. The meeting served as a platform for meaningful dialogue to advance the project, strengthened by open communication and firm commitment from stakeholders.

Atty. Paolo Teston, Director General of the Philippine Food and Drug Administration and Hon. Adelina C. Royo, RPh, PhD of the Professional Regulation Commission - Board of Pharmacy, conveyed their appreciation for the project's mission and expressed their strong support for its implementation.

This event stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit and promising future of the pharmacy profession in the Philippines.RPhocus marks the beginning of a unified journey, anchored in commitment, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future of pharmacy.



Written by: Denise Semana, RPh and Michelle Mae Chowrimootoo, RPh

03/10/2025

🌷❣️A salute to all our TEACHERS, especially to the Academic Pharmacists, whose passion and dedication greatly support our pursuit of excellent health education. Thank you very much! ❤️

29/09/2025

✨️PPhA Partners Appreciation Night
September 16, 2025 | The Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros, Manila

The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. hosted its Partners Appreciation Night on September 16, 2025, at The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila. The evening was a heartfelt celebration to honor and thank the PPhA’s valued partners and sponsors for their continued support and commitment to the pharmacy profession:
♡Abbott
♡Ensure Medical Inc.
♡Generica Drugstore
♡Actimed, Inc.
♡Haleon Philippines Inc.
♡Kenvue Philippines
♡Locoomago
♡Mercury Drug Corporation
♡MIMS
♡Natrapharm
♡Regimed Pharmaceuticals
♡SwipeRx
♡Palawan Authentic South Sea Pearl
♡Unilab Laboratories
♡Multicare Pharmaceuticals Philippines Inc.
♡Pocari Sweat
♡Progressive Productive Solutions

The program commenced with Welcome Remarks from Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay, President of the Philippine Pharmacists Association who expressed deep gratitude to the organization’s partners for their unwavering collaboration and support through the years.

This was followed by the Words of Thanks delivered by Ms. Jingle G. Diola, Chairperson of the PPhA 2025 National Convention, and Mr. Dennis O. Casares , Chairperson for Trade Exhibits, both acknowledging the crucial role partners played in the success of the 2025 convention.

Looking ahead, Mr. Mark Ryan D. Langit gave an Overview of the 2026 PPhA National Convention, offering guests a preview of the exciting opportunities and innovations planned for the next gathering.

The event also featured a Presentation of the Sponsorship Package by Ms. Mona Lita S. Maracha, PPhA Treasurer, outlining opportunities for continued collaboration in future events and initiatives.

An Invitation of Support was extended by Dr. Aleth Therese L. Dacanay alongside Ms. Judylyn R. Hidalgo, President of the PPhA-Ilocos Sur Abra Chapter, encouraging ongoing engagement and partnership for the 2026 convention and other PPhA endeavors.

To close the evening, Ms. Hazel Faye R. Docuyanan, Executive Vice President of PPhA, delivered the Closing Remarks, expressing heartfelt appreciation to all attendees and reinforcing the association’s commitment to nurturing strong, impactful partnerships.

25/09/2025

💊🌍 World Pharmacists Day 2025 🌍💊

From Luzon to Visayas to Mindanao, Filipino pharmacists came together as to celebrate our profession and reaffirm our vital role in every community. Each region marked this celebration with beautiful gatherings, meaningful activities, and heartfelt messages that highlight how pharmacists champion health, safety, and care for every Filipino.

These celebrations remind us that wherever we are—pharmacists stand united in our mission to serve.

The Philippine Pharmacists Association extends its warm greetings to all pharmacists nationwide. Let us continue to inspire trust, advance pharmacy practice, and make health accessible for all.

When you think of health, think of YOUR PHARMACIST.

25/09/2025

🌍💊 Happy World Pharmacists Day 2025! 💊🌍

This year, we celebrate under the global theme: “Think Health, Think Pharmacist.”

Pharmacists are more than medicine experts — we are trusted partners in care, advocates for safe and rational medicine use, champions of public health, and vital members of every healthcare team.

On this special day, the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) honors the dedication, compassion, and expertise of every Filipino pharmacist serving in hospitals, communities, industries, the academe, government, and beyond.

When you think of health, think of the pharmacist—always ready to guide, educate, and serve towards a healthier nation.

Together, let us continue advancing pharmacy practice and making a difference in every Filipino’s life.

Happy World Pharmacists Day from your PPhA family!