President’s Message
My warmest greetings to all! In behalf of the officers and board members of the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS), it is with great pleasure to invite you all to the 25th PHICS Annual Convention to be held on May 23-24, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City. This also coincides with the 25th founding anniversary of PHICS.
With the convention theme “P.I.L.A.K – PHICS: Ilaw sa Larangan ng Agham at Kalusugan”, this convention aims to provide a venue for sharing new knowledge and experiences in infection prevention and control, and highlight the important roles of all hospital personnel in the delivery of quality health care services.
I wish to see you all during your convention and celebration of our 25th anniversary!
Mabuhay kayong lahat!
Benilda B. Galvez, MD, FPCP, FPCCP
President, PHICS (2018-2019)
Vice-President and Overall Chair Message
Mabuhay!
On behalf of the Officers and Board Members of the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society, Inc. (PHICS), it is with great pleasure to invite you all to attend the 25th PHICS Annual Convention on May 23-24, 2019. This year will be extra special since the society will be celebrating its silver anniversary. With this year’s theme entitled “PHICS@ 25 P.I.L.A.K. : PHICS Ilaw sa Larangan ng Agham ng Kalusugan,
the convention will reminisce the twenty five year journey of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in the Philippines. This will be a milestone for the society for the pillars of Infection Prevention and Control in the Philippines will be present to share their vast experiences and expertise to younger generation of Infection Prevention and Control practitioners. Moreover the latest in IPC both locally and internationally will be featured in the plenary and symposium sessions. The Research Forum, now will be contest, will surely be educational and exciting as always. Lastly, the PHICS Knockout session will be much anticipated since no less than the experts, will be the contestants in the said quiz show of the convention.
With all of these, I wish all the delegates a fruitful and at the same time enjoyable time at this convention!
Evalyn A. Roxas, MD, MPH, FPCP, FPSMID
Vice-President and Overall Chair