14/08/2026
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๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ (๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง) ๐๐๐๐
Pharmacy leaders from across ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง gathered on August 11, 2026, at The Bayleaf Hotel Intramuros for the ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ (๐๐๐
) ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐, bringing together ideas, experiences, and aspirations toward strengthening the pharmacy profession.
๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง. ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐. ๐๐จ๐ฒ๐จ, ๐๐ก๐, ๐๐๐ก shared the ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ, highlighting the vision of โEvery Filipino Pharmacist, a Pharmacist of Valueโโone who is trusted in character, competent in practice, adaptable to change, committed to lifelong learning, empowering to patients, and indispensable to healthcare.
The forum was also graced by Hon. Alicia P. Catabay, PhD, RPh and Hon. Mildred B. Oliveros, PhD, RPh of the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy, reinforcing the importance of collaboration and shared leadership in advancing the profession.
A meaningful discussion on Leadership and Good Governance underscored the responsibility that comes with leadership. Sir Kenny James P. Merin, PhD, RPh reminded chapter leaders of the value of stewardship:
โ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐๐๐๐ ; ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ .โ
The message emphasized that leadership is not about ownership of an organization, but about caring for it, strengthening it, and preparing it for those who will lead after us.
Through the SOAR Analysis, Luzon pharmacy leaders identified their Strengths and Opportunities, articulated their Aspirations, and envisioned measurable Results that can help shape PPhAโs strategic direction.
From Mindanao to Visayas and ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐จ๐ง, every regional voice contributes to one collective visionโto DEVELOP, EMPOWER, and ELEVATE Filipino pharmacists and build a stronger profession for a healthier nation.