2025 PPhA National Convention

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OVERVIEW

The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA, Inc.) National Convention 2025 with the theme PHARMACISTS for a Unified and Sustainable Healthcare, underscores the critical role that pharmacists play in contributing to the overall sustainability of healthcare.

The convention brings together pharmacists from the different fields of practice and other healthcare professionals to discuss challenges, innovative strategies and solutions, shared responsibilities, and the evolving role of pharmacists in promoting health. The program will emphasize on the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals, environmental health, relevant technology developments, and the growing scope of practice for pharmacists.

Plenary Session 1:
Building Sustainability and Resiliency in Pharmacy Practice

This session explores the critical role of pharmacists in fostering a sustainable and resilient healthcare system. Speakers from both international and national organizations will provide perspectives in advancing sustainable healthcare delivery. Additionally, the session will introduce the One Health approach, focusing on pharmacists' contributions to environmental health and the Green Pharmacy Movement, promoting eco-friendly practices within the profession to help achieve optimal health outcomes.

Plenary Session 2:
Transformations in Practice and Setting Standards towards a Sustainable Healthcare

This session focuses on the pivotal transformations shaping pharmacy practice and their role in setting benchmarks for a sustainable healthcare system. Discussions will cover the updated PPhA, Inc. dispensing guidelines, the impact of Filipino immunizing pharmacists on the healthcare system, and the latest developments in the Philippine Practice Standards Version 2.0 (PhiIPSP 2.0). Speakers will also explore the influence of digitization and technology in modernizing the pharmacy practice. Updates on the Philippine Pharmacy Education Roadmap will highlight the alignment of education with evolving Philippine practice standards and sustainability goals.

Break-out Sessions:
Unified in Purpose: Transforming Pharmacy Practice Across All Sectors

The break-out sessions will provide a dynamic platform for in-depth discussions and presentations across diverse sectors of pharmacy practice. There will be sharing of best practices in the different practice areas, highlighting the value of pharmacists in enhancing patient safety and care delivery, levelling up ways of working aligned to global standards and leading efforts for collaboration with healthcare partners and other stakeholders.

Plenary Session 3:
Regulators Forum: Strengthening Collaboration for Effective Pharmaceutical Regulations

This plenary session brings together regulators and key stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing collaboration in pharmacy regulation. The forum will highlight best practices from regulatory authorities within Asia, such as innovative approaches and successful frameworks. The FDA-Philippines will present updates on new regulatory policies, reflecting the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice and ensuring alignment with global standards. The session will culminate with a commitment pledge from all healthcare stakeholders, reinforcing a unified effort to uphold regulatory excellence and advance pharmacy practice towards impactful healthcare outcomes.

Plenary Session 4:
Holistic Professional Growth for a Relevant Pharmacy Career

This session will emphasize the imporatance of cultivating both personal and professional growth where participants will gain insights from presentations and discussions to equip pharmacists with essential skills and knowledge for maintaining relevant careers. An inspirational talk will motivate attendees to embrace growth opportunities and overcome challenges with confidence and purpose.

In summary,

The PPhA National Convention 2025, with its theme PHARMACISTST for a Unified and Sustainable Healthcare, serves as a call to action for pharmacists to advance their profession through collaboration, transformative practive, environmental stewardship, and holistic professional development. Pharmactists can take a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare, making it more sustainable, accessible, and patient-centered. The convention will set the stage for discussions that pave the way for a more integrated and innovative apporoach to healthcare, where pharmactists are key contributors to advancing public health in the Philippines.

GENERAL PROGRAM

April 23
Lead-up Activities

Eucharistic Celebration
Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting and Opening of Trade Exhibits
Registration, Distribution of Kits and Visit to Trade Exhibits
Leaders Day and Fellowship Night (with National, Chapter, Affiliates, and Sectoral Organization Leaders)

April 24 (Thursday)

Registration and distribution of Kits
Opening Ceremonies
Keynote Sessions
Lunch Symposium
Plenary Session 1: Building Sustainability and Resiliency in Pharmacy Practice
Dinner Symposium
Awards Night

April 25 (Friday)

Plenary Session 2: Transformations in Practice and Setting Standards towards a Sustainable Healthcare
Lunch Symposium
Break-out Sessions: Unified in Purpose: Transforming Pharmacy Practice Across All Sectors
COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY with CPhAD, CPAP, IPAP: Pharmacovigilance Challenges and Solutions, FDA licensing-related challenges and updates
ACADEMIC PHARMACY/RESEARCH with PACOP, PPGP, FJCPPhA: Research Presentations Challenges and Updates on HTA and Pharmacoeconomics: implications on education and practice
INDUSTIAL PHARMACY, HOSPITAL PHARMACY AND PUBLIC HEALTH with PSHP, COSHWELL, IPAP, PAPPI, PAPVI / DOHLP: Patient Safety, Impact of new regulatory policies, FDA updates
Dinner Symposium
Fellowship Night

April 26 (Saturday)

Plenary Session 3: Strengthening Collaboration for Effective Pharmaceutical Regulation (with ceremonial pledfe of commitment to sustainable healthcare from all stakeholders)
Lunch Symposium
Plenary Session 4: Holistic Professional Growth for a Relevant Pharmacy Career
General Assembly
Closing Ceremonies

ABOUT THE LOGO

Our National Convention logo beautifully captures the essence of the pharmacy profession—dedicated to healing, innovation, and unity—while embracing the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Baguio City.

The logo is a vibrant and symbolic representation of the pharmacy profession, seamlessly intertwined with the cultural and natural identity of Baguio City. At its center is the Bowl of Hygeia, featuring a purple serpent coiled around a chalice, symbolizing healing and the pharmacy profession’s dedication to health and well-being. Rising from the bowl are green pine trees, representing Baguio’s iconic pine forests and emphasizing the importance of sustainability in pharmacy practice—fostering a balance between innovation and environmental stewardship.

Encircling the central elements are petals inspired by Baguio’s everlasting flower, rendered in radiant orange and yellow hues. These petals symbolize resilience, continuity, and the enduring vitality of the pharmacy profession. Integrated into the petal design are subtle human figures, representing the unity, collaboration, and shared purpose of pharmacists working together to enhance healthcare outcomes.

The overall design reflects the harmony among professional identity, sustainable practices, and the vibrant culture of Baguio City, embodying the collective commitment to a healthier and more sustainable future.

Together, we honor our mission and the enduring vitality of our profession. Let’s build a healthier and more sustainable future!

ABOUT THE HOST

The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA) stands as the sole Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)-accredited, integrated national organization representing Filipino Pharmacists. Highlighting a vast network comprising of 83 regional and local chapters; 12 affiliate and sector-member organizations, and an impressive roster of approximately 30,000 individual members, PPhA has emerged as a stalwart force within the Healthcare community.

Since its inception in 1920, the PPhA has been a beacon of excellence, consistently championing the cause of the pharmacy profession. As a premier association, it has played a pivotal role in voicing and addressing critical issues relevant to the field, contributing significantly to the advancement and recognition of Pharmacists locally and globally.

As the convention host for 2025 with the Baguio-Benguet Chapter, PPhA invites members, stakeholders, regulators and partners to join a dynamic and insightful gathering. Join us as we celebrate the legacy, engage in meaningful discourse, and chart the course for the future of Philippine Pharmacy.

Registration Details

Face-to-Face / In-person Participation

^Php7,500

Acceptable Mode of Payment

BDO Over-the-counter
BDO Online

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Pharmacists
Active PIDS Online Account
Updated Membership for the year 2025
Paid NatCon Registration Fees

How to Register

Create a PIDS Online Account. Click here to to sign-up.
Your PPhA Online Account will serve as your profile and access to the upcoming PPhA Integrated Systems. You will be able to apply for membership, update your membership, join hyflex events and much more. The creation of a PPhA Online Account is limited to one person, individuals must use their unique and valid personal information during the sign up process. Duplicate registrations or sharing of account credentials are strictly prohibited. Any attempt to create multiple accounts may result in delays, inconveniences, account suspension or termination. Users are advised to maintain the confidentiality of their account details and not share them with others.
After creating your PIDS Online Account, login into your profile. Click here to login.
After logging into your profile, click the 'Events' link, then select '2025 PPhA National Convention,' and finally, click the 'More Details' button to find more information and view the acceptable payment methods.
You will be required to upload a screenshot of your payment transaction for validation. Please allow at least 3 working days (excluding Saturday and Sunday) for the PPhA secretariat to validate your registration and verify the authenticity of your payment. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email upon successful validation of your registration for the event. Please check your SPAM or JUNK folder if necessary."

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