May 19, 2009 – May 22, 2009 is the 102nd PMA(Philippine Medical Association) Annual Convention and the 13th MASEAN(Medical Association of South East Asian Nations) Mid-term Council Meeting. Theme of the PMA Convention is: “Manggagamot, Mamamayan at Pamahalaan, Nagkakaisa sa Kalusugan. Theme of the MASEAN Council Meeting is: “The Relationship Between Managed Case Schemes, Health Insurance & Medical Practice. The theme of PMA emphasized the value of cooperation and the importance of collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in the delivery of health services to the people. This aims to improve the efficiency and performance of all those in the health care industry. “THE GENERICS PHARMACY” joined the convention to show its unwavering support to the PMA as they consider doctors as an invaluable partner in the effective delivery of health services. Sharing the doctors’ objective of medication compliance, “THE GENERICS PHARMACY” continues to provide the people with high quality generics at affordable prices. As a retail drugstore chain TGP believes that a strong alliance with health professionals will give a better understanding of the people’s need. The PMA Convention is a good venue for collaboration and exchange of ideas that will enhance health services to benefit the Filipinos. The photo shows (from left) Dr. Marianne O. Dobles – Overall chairman, PMA 102nd Annual Convention and 13th MASEAN Mid-term Council Meeting, Prof. Sommone Phounsavath – MASEAN Chairman, Dr. Rey Melchor F. Santos – PMA President, Ms. Janet W. Estranero – The Generics Pharmacy Franchise Director, Dr. Jose Asa Sabili – PMA President 2006-2008 and Dr. Nenita C. Lee Tan – PMA President 1999-2001