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HEALTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM REGION IV-A (HRDCR IV-A)

HRDCR IV-VISION-MISSION-VALUES

VISION

A health research community of distinction, commitment and accountability working for the attainment of regional and national health goals.

MISSION

To deliver policies and actions that advance Region IV's research and innovation nationally and benefit the community.

VALUES

The HRDCR IV will be guided by a strong commitment to the following values:

Excellence- Excellence in achieving our mission through program and organisational objectives

Engagement- Engagement with government, academe, research agencies, industry and the wider community nationally and internationally

Accountability- Accountability through adherence to ethical standards, government policy and transparent, efficient and effective processes that make optimal use of resources.

Beneficence- Benefit to the community through demonstrated return on investment, informed decision-making and efficiency of operations.

HRDCR IV KEY OBJECTIVES

Research

Capacity

Policy and Practice

Evaluation

Directory

Convenor	Dr. Melchor Victor G. Frias IV	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Regional Project Staff	Ms. Reinachell D. Daclan
Management Committee	Chair- Dr. Melchor Victor G. Frias IV	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
	Co-chair: Dr. Lourdes B. Cardenas	University of the Philippines-Los Baños
	Dr. Jovilia M. Abong	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
	Dr. Victoria Dalay	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
	Dr. Melanie P. Medecilo	De La Salle University Dasmariñas
	Dr. Sheila Maloles	De La Salle Lipa
	Dr. Lydia S. Manguiat	Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IV-A
	Ms. Juliet M. Paras	CHED Regional Office IV-A
	Dr. Adelina Pring Abarintos	Batangas Medical Center
	Dr. Esmenia R. Javier	Lyceum of the Philippines-University Batangas
	Prof. Nenita B. Panaligan	Cavite State University
	Dr. Anacleta P. Valdez	Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
	Dr. Felix M. Mercado	Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
	Dr. Rufo S. Calixtro, Jr.	University of Perpetual Help-Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University
	Dr. Georgina B. Palmario	Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite
	Prof. Milano O. Torres	First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
Committee on Research Development and Management	Chair- Dr. Jonathan S. Rubio	De La Salle University Dasmariñas
	Co-Chair- Dr. Anita Urbi	De La Salle Lipa
	Dr. Prof. Danaida B. Marcelo	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
	Dr. Bernadette Mendoza	University of the Philippines Los Baños
	Ms. Emelita P. Bagsit	Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IV-A
	Dr. Cecilia C. Pring	Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas
	Dr. Felix M. Mercado	Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
	Prof. Nenita B. Panaligan	Cavite State University
	Dr. Anacleta P. Valdez	Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
	Dr. Ponciano Epino	University of Perpetual Help
	Dr. Supachai A. Basit	Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite
	Dean Janet C. Calupitan	LPU - St. Cabrini School of Health Sciences, Inc.
	Prof. Aira Sharida H. Villapando	First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
Committee on Ethics	Chair- Dr. Anacleta P. Valdez	Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas
	Co-chair- Dr. Carmina C. Manuel	University of the Philippines Los Baños
	Dr. Norbel A. Tabo	De La Salle University Dasmariñas
	Dr. Ma. Lourdes C. Bañaga	De La Salle Lipa
	Ms. Jan Danica S. Asma	Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IV-A
	Dr. Rhodora Madrid Reyes	Batangas Medical Center
	Mrs. Delia M. Rodriguez	CHED Regional Office IV-A
	Dean Maria Corazon B. Valdeavilla	Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
	Prof. Lenila A. de Vera	Cavite State University
	Dr. Sonia Comia	Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
	Prof. Estrella San Juan	University of Perpetual Help
	Prof. Shelley Anne Martinez	Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite
	Dr. Myriam Du	LPU - St. Cabrini School of Health Sciences, Inc.
	Mr. Marvin T. Reyes	First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
Committee on Research Utilization	Chair- Prof. Susan T. Sta. Ana	De La Salle University Dasmariñas
	Co-chair- Dr. Ma. Lourdes C. Bañaga	De La Salle Lipa
	Ms. Cora Ampongan	CHED Regional Office IV-A
	Ms. Janice Irene F. Berris	Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IV-A
	Dr. Marianne Leila Flores-Santiago	University of the Philippines Los Baños
	Prof. Beverlie H. Garcia	Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
	Prof. Oliver Shane Dumaoal	Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas
	Dr. Hosea dL. Matel	Cavite State University
	Dr. Cecille Atienza	Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
	Prof. Maria Xenia Bitera	University of Perpetual Help
	Dr. Veronica S. Garcia	Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite
	Prof. Dolores Pambid	LPU - St. Cabrini School of Health Sciences, Inc.
	Prof. Marvin S. Sabatin	First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities
Committee on Capability Building	Chair- Dr. Rommel L. Salazar	De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
	Co-chair- Prof. Wilson R. Jacinto	De La Salle University Dasmarinas
	Dr. Hidelisa Hernandez	University of the Philippines Los Baños
	Mr. Jose Elmo H. Azores	University of the Philippines Los Baños
	Ms. Alicia D. Barte	De La Salle Lipa
	Engr. Raul D. Castañeda	Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. IV-A
	Dr. Marites Teresita M. Torio	Batangas Regional Hospital
	Mrs. Maria Sinforosa M. Madrigal	CHED Regional Office IV-A
	Dr. Bella P. Magnaye	Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas
	Prof. Sherine Cruzate	Cavite State University
	Dr. Mary Warren E. Ilaga	Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
	Dean John Lumagui	University of Perpetual Help
	Dr. Supachai A. Basit	Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite
	Prof. Leah Quinto	LPU - St. Cabrini School of Health Sciences, Inc.
	Prof. Irene A. Narvacan	First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities

Natural Products Society of the Philippines' 18th Annual Convention

Priming Philippine Natural Products for the ASEAN Economic Community

From territorial disputes to the merging of economies, the Philippines in recent years has been keenly aware of its presence in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) for which it is a founding member. Within these two years, further strengthening of this bond will happen as the country with its neighbors enter ASEAN 2015, the initial phase of an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

The 10-member states of the ASEAN recognized the need to consolidate itself for a stronger organization with improved leverage in worldwide affairs. With AEC, ASEAN envisions a region where there is free flow of goods, services, investment, capital and skilled labor. This goal based on mutual trust and concerted efforts will improve even the products of the region sold in the global market. And to prepare for this eventuality, the organization decided at the turn of the century to embark on Harmonization (Haq, 1999).

Harmonization involves a unified set of guidelines and regulations on products by which all member states are required to subscribe to. Under this GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) will be the quality assurance by which products are consistently manufactured to a quality appropriate for their intended use. Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) will allow the movement of products among ASEAN countries. Priority products were determined and the Philippines was assigned as coordinator for Electronics. Under Healthcare which is assigned to Singapore, the products included are cosmetics, traditional medicine and health supplements, prepared foodstuffs and medical devices (Cirunay, undated). In the intervening years between the formation of Pharmaceutical Product Working Group (PPWG) in 1999 and the present, terminologies and guidelines had been harmonized and barriers dismantled. By 2015, the trial implementation of AEC will start. By 2020, ASEAN will attain the Single Market, Single Production Base status it is aiming for.

“Priming Philippine Natural Products for the ASEAN Economic Community”, thus, is chosen as the Theme of the 18^th NPSP Annual Convention slated on 6 December 2013 at the De La Salle University (DLSU) – Manila. This will provide natural products’ researchers a wholistic view of natural products development from basic science, applications, and pertinent regulations to successfully bring these products to the world market. The challenge is to be at par, or even better, without losing the edge as we develop our own niche in the AEC.. The theme is also in tune with our national government’s encouragement of entrepreneurship as we ride the crest of better economic growth in recent years. And DLSU, as a pillar university in business administration, is a fitting venue for the upcoming convention.

L.B. Cardenas

Literature Cited:

Cirunay JJN. ASEAN Harmonization – Unified Health Management Information [Internet]. Philippines: Food and Drug Administration; [Undated]. Available from: http://www.uhms2.doh.gov.ph/.../2nd-generics-summit-p. .PPT

Haq ASM. Pharmaceutical Harmonization – The ASEAN Initiative [Internet]. Malaysia: Ministry of Health; 1999. Available from: http: www.who.int./medicines /areas/ quality_safety/regulation_legislation/icdra/3_Malaysia_CopingWithIncreasingNeeds

ForInspections_ASEAN-initiative.pdf

For further inquiries, please contact:

18th NPSP Convention Secretariat

Dr. Ma. Alicia M. Aguinaldo
UST Research Center for Natural and Applied Sciences
T/F: (+632) 406-1611 local 4046 (Phytochemistry Lab)
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National Organizing Committee

Dr. Lourdes B. Cardenas
Institute of Biological Sciences
University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna
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Dr. Marissa Noel
De La Salle University - Manila
Taft Avenue, Manila
T/F: (+632) 524-4611 local 430