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PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS

Advancing the Frontiers of Pulmonary Medicine in the Philippines.

Leadership and Activities for the Year 2014-2015

March 2014 – February 2015

Executive Committee Meetings

On the first Meeting, chairs of the different Committees were appointed and the functions of each committee were reviewed. Assigned tasks to be accomplished were given. These will be discussed in the corresponding sections.

March 23, 2014 July 19, 014 November 22, 2014 April 26, 2014 August 23, 2014 December 13, 2014 May 06, 2014 September 27, 2014 January 12, 2015 June 21, 2014 October 18, 2014 February 14, 2015

Salient Points of the Executive Board Meetings

A. Executive Board

The following is the set of Officers and Board Members of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) who will serve from March 2014 to February 2015:

President: CHAD REY V. CARUNGIN, MD, FPCCP Vice President: PATRICK GERARD L. MORAL, MD, FPCCP Secretary: VINCENT M. BALANAG, JR., MD, FPCCP Treasurer: CHARLES Y. YU, MD, FPCCP Board Members:

JOSELITO R. CHAVEZ, MD, FPCCP LENORA C. FERNANDEZ, MD, FPCCP MALBAR G. FERRER, MD, FPCCP GREGORIO P. OCAMPO, MD, FPCCP IMELDA MURIEL-MATEO, MD, FPCCP

Immediate Past President: CELESTE MAE L. CAMPOMANES, MD, FPCCP

B. Standing and Adhoc Committees

Committee Chairman Membership, Nominations, Ethics, International Alliance

Celeste Mae Campomanes, MD, FPCCP

Accreditation Board Chad Rey Carungin, MD, FPCCP Finance, Long Range Planning, Councils Specialty Board Representative

Patrick Gerard Moral, MD, FPCCP

Protocol, Chapters Vincent Balanag, Jr., MD, FPCCP

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HMO, Budget, Annual Convention Charles Yu, MD, FPCCP Training Lenora Fernandez, MD, FPCCP Public Relations, Lay Fora, Corporate Social Responsibility

Malbar Ferrer, MD, FPCCP

Constitution and By-Laws, External Affairs, Continuing Medical Education

Joselito Chavez, MD, FPCCP

Scientific and Research, Registry, Imelda Mateo, MD, FPCCP Awards Publications

Editors-in-Chief: Philippine Journal of Chest Diseases

PCCP Newsletter

Gregorio Ocampo, MD, FPCCP Evelyn Victoria Reside, MD, FPCCP Jose Hesron Morfe, MD, FPCCP

MAJOR SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS Overall Chair, 17th Midyear Convention Lenora Fernandez, MD, FPCCP Ma. Janeth Samson, MD, FPCCP Overall Chair, 34th Annual Chest Convention Charles Yu, MD, FPCCP Overall Chair, 18th Midyear Convention Suset Gargalicana, MD, FPCCP

ADVISORY BOARD Teresita de Guia, MD, FPCCP Fernando Ayuyao, MD, FPCCP Rodolfo Carungin, MD, FPCCP Bernadette Anin-Bringas, MD, FPCCP Camilo Roa Jr., MD, FPCCP

PCCP CHAPTER PRESIDENTS 1. Central Visayas Inez Rama, MD, FPCCP 2. Iloilo Suset Gargalicana MD, FPCCP 3. Southern Tagalog Veyda Christine Bringas, MD, FPCCP 4. Southern Mindanao Romulo Uy, MD, FPCCP 5. Negros Joanne Apdol, MD, FPCCP 6. Northern Mindanao Fausto Tancongco, MD, FPCCP 7. Northeast Luzon Gloria Giselle Pattaguan, MD, FPCCP 8. Northwest Luzon Manuel Monis, MD, FPCCP 9. Central Luzon Leander Philip Linus Simpao, MD, FPCCP

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.

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.

Chairman Anabella Guardiario, MD, FPCCP Secretary Gracita Rigonan-Ramos, MD, FPCCP Members Manuel Jorge II, MD, FPCCP

Abner Koh, MD, FPCCP Daphne Bate, MD, FPCCP

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Patrick Gerard Moral, MD, FPCCP

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.

Chairman Joven Roque Gonong, MD, FPCCP Secretary Tito Atienza, MD, FPCCP Members

Jose Edzel Tamayo, MD, FPCCP Raymund Odrunia, MD, FPCCP Leon James Young Jr., MD, FPCCP Chad Rey Carungin, MD, FPCCP

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

C. 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.

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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:

i. The PCCP Executive Committee shall include, as a regular item in the PCCP

Annual Budget, an allocation for administrative expenses and special projects

of PCCP chapters. The total amount of the allocation shall be determined by the

Executive Committee based on the chapter’s performance during the previous

year and/or projected activities of the chapters.

ii. A chapter shall receive a minimum annual budget of P50,000 when no budget

proposal is submitted or if the proposed budget is less than P50,000. The

amount shall be released within 30 days from date of the approval of the

Executive Committee of the PCCP annual budget.

iii. For annual chapter budgets amounting to more than P50,000, the chapter will

be required to submit a Chapter Master Plan and Activity Evaluation Form

detailing specific activities, projected expenses and revenues at the beginning

of the budget cycle. Chapters may also submit requests for supplemental

budgets for activities and projects conceived during the current fiscal year. An

initial amount of P50,000 shall be released to the chapter within 30 days from

the date of the approval of the Executive Committee of the PCCP annual budget,

while the balance shall be released in one or more tranches, depending on the

amount, pending submission of the required budget reports and approval of the

Executive Committee.

iv. All chapter expenses shall be recorded and covered by official receipts,

whenever possible. Chapter funds may be utilized to hire a part-time

bookkeeper who shall assist the chapter treasurer in recording expenses and

revenues. It is suggested that the bookkeeper must be identified and his/her

employment be covered by a contract.

v. All chapter revenues shall be recorded and issued official receipts, whenever

appropriate. Chapters shall only use the new BIR-issued official receipts

beginning January 1, 2014. All used and unused official receipts booklets issued

before January 1, 2014 shall be returned immediately to PCCP National

Secretariat.

vi. All chapters are required to submit a Monthly Financial Summary within 5

working days of the end of the month. Report of revenues shall include a) date

and particulars of transaction; b) name of payor; c) amount paid; and d) Official

Receipt (OR) number. The report shall also indicate whether BIR Form 2307

was issued or needs to be issued to the payor; a scanned copy of the Form 2307

should also be submitted if available.

Report of expenses shall include a) date and particulars of transaction; b) name of payee; c) amount paid; and d) cheque number. The report shall also indicate if VAT was paid and/or withholding tax was deducted.

The Monthly Financial Summary shall be prepared and signed by the Chapter Treasurer, and duly noted by the Chapter President. The Monthly Financial Summary may be transmitted to PCCP National Office by fax or e-mail.

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No. 16. Approved the holding of 18th 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. 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.

D. CONVENTIONS

17th PCCP Midyear Convention Theme: State of the Art Pulmonology: Convergence of Practice Overall Chairs: Lenora C. Fernandez, MD, FPCCP Ma. Janeth T. Samson, MD, FPCCP Date: August 6-7, 2014 Venue: Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City

34th PCCP Annual Chest Convention

Theme: “#PCCP: Perspectives, Call to Action, Challenges in Pulmonology Overall Chair: Charles Y. Yu, MD, FPCCP Date: March 04, 2015 – Post Graduate Course March 05-07, 2015 - Convention Proper Venue: SMX Convention Center, BGC, Taguig City

5th 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 MDH 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

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MONTH HOST TITLE

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

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.

11th PCCP Inter-Hospital Engagement: The Pulmonary and Critical Care Debate 17th 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? 12th PCCP Inter-Hospital Engagement: The Pulmonary and Critical Care Debate 34th 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 – 1st Ultrasound Workshop May 23-24, 2014 25 USTH 5th Bronchoscopy Workshop June 6-7, 2014 35 PHC 2nd Sleep Medicine PG Course July 16-17, 2014 30 PhilCAT 21st Annual Convention August 14-15, 2014 40 SLMC – 2nd Pulmonary Symposium August 22, 2014 10 PARM – 16th Midyear Convention August 25, 2014 5 MMC- 3rd Post Graduate Course August 28, 2014 30 UP-PGH 18th Mechanical Ventilator Workshop September 17-19, 2014 45 AstraZeneca – Cleveland Clinic Class October 18, 2014 15 PCCP Northern Mindanao – 1st Mechanical Ventilator Workshop

November 22, 2014 30

PSCCM 16th Joint Annual Convention February 25-27, 2015 10 ACCP Phil Chapter ASM 2015 April 15-17, 2015 40

2. 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 2013.

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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 2014-2015:

Recipient International Congress/Title

1. Edgardo Tiglao Jr., MD (PHC)

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 Thromboembolism and Protein C and S Deficiency

2. Karen Sobere Yu, MD – (PHC)

CHEST Meeting Poster Presentation Case Report: Tuberculosis Developing in a Patient with Long- Term High Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid Use – A Case Report

3. Cherry Ann Serra, MD (UPHDMC)

CHEST 2014 - Poster Presentation Cavernous Pleural Hemangioma: A Rare Cause of Nonhemorrhagic Pleural Effusion

4. Gene Philip Louise Ambrocio, MD – (UP-PGH)

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

5. Odeson Estabillo, MD – (UP-PGH)

CHEST 2014 - Poster Presentation Post Thymectomy Myasthenia Gravis Osserman III in Patient Diagnosed with Thymic Carcinoma

6. Caroline Armas, MD – (USTH)

Asian Pacific Society of Respirology 2014 – Poster Presentation Adjusted Neck Circumference Score in Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

7. Rashmine Rodriguez, MD (USTH)

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 34th Annual Chest Convention. The top 5 ‘Towards Achieving Totally Outstanding (TATO)’ research presenters will be awarded during the Opening Ceremonies.

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The 5 Finalists and 10 Poster Presenters are as follows:

Title Institution Author 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

VMMC Edel Joey Reyes, M.D.

Finalist – 1st Placer Association Between Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha-308G/A Polymorphism and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Patients in a Tertiary Hospital

USTH Rashmine Rodriguez, MD

Finalist – 2nd Placer Meta-Analysis on Statins in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

UP-PGH Gene Philip Louie Ambrocio, MD

Title Institution Author Finalist Outcomes of Early Sedation versus No Sedation among Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Comparative Study

CHH Yoshiko Ikeda-Maquiling, MD

Finalist Outcome of Patients who underwent Programmatic Pulmonary Rehabilitation versus Incentive Spirometry along after Lung Resective Surgery: A Prospective, Observational, Cross-Sectional, Pilot Study

LCP Tuesday Girado, MD

Poster Presentation: Effectiveness of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Compliance on the Outcome of Patients who developed Hospital Acquired Pneumonia in the Philippine Heart Center

PHC Ethel Cabrera, MD

Poster Presentation: Utilization review on non-invasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure in St. Luke’s Medical Center

SLMC Cheryl Uy, MD

Poster Presentation: The Accuracy of a Portable COPD Screening Device in Detecting Obstructive Airway Diseases

PHC James Albert Flores, MD

Poster Presentation: Treatment outcome and 1 year follow up of patients previously started on Standardized Treatment Regimen for Suspected MDR-TB from June 2010 to May 2011 at the Lung Center of the Philippines – Programmatic Management for Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

LCP Glenn Andal, MD

Poster Presentation: The Association of Comorbid Conditions in Asthma Control: A Cross-Sectional Study on Adult Asthmatic Patients seen at the Tertiary Hospital

LCP Donny Jay Yu, MD

Poster Presentation: 3-year review of Patients Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Lung Center of the Philippines

LCP Marie Charisma dela Trinidad, MD

Poster Presentation: Association of Nutritional Status using Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA®-SF) with Risk of Exacerbation among Elderly COPD Patients

PHC Peter Ian Tabar, MD

Poster Presentation: Prevalence and risk factors of delirium in intensive care units at a tertiary hospital

UP-PGH Genevieve C. Tuble, MD

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

SLMC Michelle Mangaser, MD

Poster Presentation: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of OLDOSA Syndrome in a Philippine tertiary hospital sleep laboratory

TMC Espiranza Marie Ramirez, MD

3. 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.

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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

4. Awards

The following are the recipients of this year’s PCCP Awards: Category Awardee Most Outstanding Fellow Dr. Ma. Encarnita Limpin Outstanding Researcher Dr. Jubert Benedicto Most Outstanding Fellow-in-Training Dr. Gene Louie Philip Ambrocio

(UP-PGH)

5. Membership

A. The following members were conferred as LIFE FELLOW during the 34th 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 18-64 years old For 65-69 years old

Life Insurance P 50,000 P 25,000 Personal Accidental Death &

Dismemberment P 50,000 N/A

Accidental Medical Reimbursement P 5,000 N/A Terminal Illness Benefit P 25,000 N/A

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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.

D. Present composition of the College:

PCCP FELLOWS & HONORARY MEMBERS

Fellows Senior Fellows 64 Life Fellows 55 Life Members 72

Regular Fellows 438 629 Honorary Members 8

Diplomates 73 Associate Members 328 TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 1,038

6. 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 2014. 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.

7. 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 (MMDA) street sweepers – once a month

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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 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 (MMDA) 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 MMDA traffic enforcers. Project duration is for 5 years from 2014 – 2019. 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 2014 - 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, 2014 - Now on its 7th 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.

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8. Training

Now on its 2nd 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.

9. 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-to-date 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

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10. 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 2012- September 2015.

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