The Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS) is pleased to share the exciting announcement from the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA): online registration is now open for the 12th HBPIPC Awards. Below is the official message from PHA, including details on the theme, registration, deadlines, and how your hospital can participate.
Online registration for this year’s search for HBPIPC Y12 is now open
Dear PHA Member,
Warm greetings from the PHA Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control (HBPIPC) Year 12 Awards Committee!
We are delighted to invite your hospital to participate in the 12th PHA HBPIPC Awards, a prestigious recognition program that honors exemplary infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives across the country. This year’s theme, “Empowering Hospitals to Protect Communities through IPC Best Practices,” celebrates PHA’s 76th founding anniversary and aligns with our overarching theme: “BEYOND EXCELLENCE: Pioneering Sustainable Healthcare Solutions.”
Since its launch in 2014, the HBPIPC Awards have served as a dynamic platform for sharing innovations and learning from the best IPC practices nationwide. We commend your continued resilience and commitment to advancing IPC standards in your facility.
Online Registration Opens – August 22, 2025
You may now register via this link: https://contest.philippinehospitalassociation.org/hbpipc/
As in previous years, all required documents will be submitted through a dedicated Google Drive folder, which will be provided upon registration.
Please note: The coverage period for this year’s entries is January 1 to December 31, 2024, only.
Esteemed Board of Judges
We are honored to retain our distinguished panel of judges, led by former Undersecretary Dr. Eric Tayag, alongside:
- Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman
- Dr. Evalyn Roxas
- Ms. Vicky Villanueva
- Key Dates to Remember
Online Registration Period: Friday, August 22 to Friday, September 22, 2025 (until 5:00 PM)
Deadline for Uploading Requirements: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (until 5:00 PM)
Awarding Ceremony: Thursday, November 20, 2025, during the PHA Annual Convention
Mechanics (source from PHA website, consider checking for updates from the PHA webpage):
https://philippinehospitalassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PHA-MECHANICS-HBPIPC-Y12-Final-for-all-categories-REVIEWED-1-1.pdf
We look forward to receiving your entries and celebrating your hospital’s achievements in IPC. Together, let us make this year’s HBPIPC Awards a meaningful milestone in our shared journey toward a safer, healthier healthcare system.
With appreciation and anticipation,
PHA Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control (HBPIPC) Year 12 Awards Committee