2nd PHILIPPINE PHARMA AND HEALTHCARE EXPO February 25-27, 2025– FR 2 & 3, SMX Convention Centre, Mall of Asia, Manila,Philippines
Inaugural Programme - February 25, 2025
| Time |
Event |
Speaker |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. |
Welcome Address |
Mr. Johnny Chotrani, Co-Chairman (Philippines), ASEAN India Economic Council & Member, Advisory Board, Philippine Pharma and Healthcare Expo |
| 10:05 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. |
Address |
Dr. Hector M Santos Jr. MD, MMHA, FPCS, FPAPRAS, President, Philippine Medical Association (PMA) |
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Address |
Dr. Luis Ramon V. Rodriguez, MD, MDM, President, Medical Device Association of the Philippines (MDAP) |
| 10:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. |
Address |
Datuk Veerasamy K. Selvam, Chairman, EPI Academy & Former Board Member, Medical Device Authority Malaysia, Board of Director, Karl Group Philippines |
| 10:20 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. |
Address |
Mr. David Balamon, Chairman, ICT industry Council of the Philippines (ICTIC) |
| 10:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Address |
Atty. Ireneo M. Galicia, President, Center of Excellence for Drug Evaluation and Studies (CEDRES) |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. |
Address |
Dr. Jose Rene de Grano, MD, President, Private Hospital Association of the Philippines (PHAPi) |
| 10:35 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. |
Address |
Dr. Bu C. Castro, Medical Director, Center of Excellence for Drug Evaluation and Studies (CEDRES) and Former President PHA |
| 10:40 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Address |
Director General, Anti- Red Tape Authority (ARTA) |
| 10:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. |
Address |
Philippine Red Cross |
| 10:50 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. |
Industry Address |
Director General, Food and Drug Administration, Philippines |
| 10:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY CHIEF GUEST |
Hon’ble Teodoro J. Herbosa (MD, FPCS, FPCEP-PCEM), Secretary of Health, Department of Health, Manila, Philippines (*Invited) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
VOTE OF THANKS & REQUEST RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY & TOUR OF HALL |
Mr. Johnny Chotrani, Co-Chairman (Philippines), ASEAN India Economic Council & Member Advisory Board, Philippine Pharma and Healthcare Expo |
| 11:20 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. |
Tour of Hall |
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Day 1 Conference - February 25, 2025
| Time |
Event |
Speaker |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. |
Welcome Address |
Dr. Luis Ramon V. Rodriguez, MD, MDM, President, Medical Device Association of the Philippines (MDAP) |
| 1:35 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. |
TITLE: ICT |
Mr. David Balamon, Chairman, ICT industry Council of the Philippines (ICTIC) |
| 1:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. |
TITLE: |
Datuk Veerasamy K. Selvam, Chairman, EPI Academy & Former Board Member, Medical Device Authority Malaysia, Board of Director, Karl Group Philippines |
| 2:05 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. |
Title: "Novel Therapies Overview & Biotech Facility Design Considerations" |
Mr Kenny Peng, Executive VP& Managing Director, Asia, PharmEng Technology |
| 2:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
TITLE: |
- |
| 2:40 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Vote of Thanks |
Mr. Johnny Chotrani, Co-Chairman (Philippines), ASEAN India Economic Council & Member Advisory Board, Philippine Pharma and Healthcare Expo |
| - |
Tea/Coffee Break |
- |
Day 2 Conference - February 26, 2025
| Time |
Event |
Speaker |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. |
Welcome Address |
Dr. Luis Ramon V. Rodriguez, MD, MDM, President, Medical Device Association of the Philippines (MDAP) |
| 2:05 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. |
TITLE: |
Prof. Lourdes Marie S. Tejero, PhD, MTM, MA, CGNC, Director, Technology Transfer and Business Development Office, University of the Philippines Manila |
| 2:20 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. |
Presentation on Innovation in Health and Student Exchange Programme |
- |
| 2:35 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
TITLE: |
- |
| 2:45 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. |
TITLE: |
- |
| 2:55 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Vote of Thanks |
Dr. Bu C. Castro |
| - |
Tea/Coffee Break |
- |
Day 3 Conference - February 27, 2025
| Time |
Event |
Speaker |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. |
Welcome Address |
Dr. Rene De Grano, MD, President, Private Hospital Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) |
| 1:35 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. |
TITLE: |
- |
| 1:55 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. |
Title: TBD by speaker |
Mr. Johnny Chotrani, Co- Chairman (Philippines), ASEAN India Economic Council & Member, Advisory Board, Philippine Pharma and Healthcare Expo |
| 2:10 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. |
Title: TBD by speaker |
Dr. Luis Ramon V. Rodriguez, MD, MDM, President, Medical Device Assocation of the Philippines (MDAP) |
| 2:25 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
Title: TBD by speaker |
Dr. Mary Joy Abueg, President, National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) |
| 2:40 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
Vote of Thanks |
Mr. David Balamon, Chairman, ICT industry Council of the Philippines (ICTIC) |
| - |
Tea/Coffee Break |
- |
The 3rd Philippine Pharma and Healthcare Expo (PPHC Expo) 2026 is happening on January 28–29–30, 2026 at Function Room 4, SMX Convention Centre, Manila—and ICTIC members are encouraged to register and visit the expo for free. As the expo brings together manufacturers and suppliers across the Medical, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical sectors, it’s an excellent opportunity to discover new products, explore partnerships, and connect with key industry players.
ICTIC members can register to visit the expo for free using the official registration link here.
