Mabuhay saindo gabos!
The 39th Annual Convention of the Philippine Blood Coordinating Council is set to be staged on August 23 to 25, 2023 at our usual rendezvous, the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila. Once again, this three-day event will be a mix of academically enriching and fun-filled activities.
The Scientific Committee has assembled a vast array of lectures covering the entire gamut of blood banking and transfusion medicine topics. These will be presented in various fora like plenary lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. Our industry partners will have their product presentations to update us on technological innovations and recent advancements in the field of blood banking. The presenters will be local and international speakers who are experts in their specialties.
A PBCC Convention will not be complete without the signature BINGO and the always dazzling Fellowship Night. While the pandemic imposed on us to employ virtual social interactions, it has not quenched our thirst for in-person interactions with our friends and colleagues in the industry. These much-awaited face-to-face, socialization activities will be the venue to renew our ties, rekindle friendships and meet new friends.
For many years now, planning for PBCC conventions has become a part of my system, a personal matter, like belonging to a family. Hence, I am wholeheartedly reaching out to you our PBCC family to join us in the upcoming 39th PBCC Annual Convention. Together with the entire Organizing Committee, we look forward to seeing you all.
Dios mabalos!
Antonio "Sonny" Domasian, RMT
PBCC President
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Thursday August 23, 2023 | ||
| 0630-0830 | Registration | |
| Ribbon Cutting
Opening of Exhibits |
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| Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speech |
Teodoro J. Herbosa, MD
Secretary of Health Department of Health |
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| Michael Busch, MD
President International Society of Blood Transfusion |
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| Plenary Session I | ||
| 0400-0420 | Sustainability of Blood Services Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainties | Ma. Rosario S. Vergeire, MD, MPH, CESO II
Officer in Charge and Undersecretary Department of Health |
| 0420-0440 | Impact of UHC Law on Blood Services | Razel Nikka M. Hao, MD, MBA, MSc
Director IV- Standards and Sectoral Strategy Department of Health |
| 0440-0500 | Revisiting Maximum Blood Service Fee and Projections | Hilton Y. Lam, MHA, PhD
Director National Institute of Health Policy and Development, University of the Philippines-Manila |
| 0500-0530 | BEST PRACTICES OF PRC AGUSAN DEL SUR | Kristine Joy M. Esguerra, RMT
Quality Assurance Officer Philippine Red Cross Agusan Del Sur |
| Day 2: Thursday August 24, 2023 | ||
| 0630-0830 | Registration | |
| Plenary Session II | ||
| 0830-0915 | International Updates on Donor Acceptance and Deferral | Antonio Emanuel O. Villafania, MD
Blood Center Manager Philippine Red Cross |
| 0915-1000 | Donor Hemovigilance System | Milgaros M. Viacrucis, MD
Honorary Consultant Southern Philippines Medical Center |
| Plenary Session III | ||
| 1015-1130 | Acceptable Testing Platforms for TTI Testing | Rhoda T. Yu, RMT
Laboratory Manager TTI-National Reference Laboratory Research Institute for Tropical Medicine |
| Updates on Transfusion Transmissible Infections | ||
| TTI NEQAS Results - Areas for Improvement | ||
| 1130-0130 | Lunch break
Visit the exhibits |
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| Plenary Session IV | ||
| 0130-0200 | Retention Strategies for Blood Bank Med Techs | Linda D. Tamesis, MD
Consultant /Pathologist Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation |
| Plenary Session V | ||
| 0200-0245 | Massive Transfusion in Pediatric Patients (Indications, Protocol, Special Test Requirements) | Ma. Angelina D. Mirasol, MD
Consultant Hematologist Philippine General Hospital |
| 0245-0315 | Selection of Blood Products if type-specific is not available (ABO and Rh, when to revert to original blood type) | Maria Beatriz P. Gepte, MD
Consultant Hematologist Philippine Children’s Medical Center |
| Effective Communication - Key to Patient Safety | Aileen D. Ongleo, RN, MAN, CNE, CSSYB
President, Mother & Child Nurses Association of the Philippines Sr. Luke’s Medical Center-Quezon City |
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| Day 3: Friday August 25, 2023 | ||
| 0630-0830 | Registration | PBCC Registration Committee |
| 0830-0930 | Dr. TPM Research Contest: | |
| Plenary Session VI | ||
| 0930-1000 | Warm Antibodies (Technical Issues) | Antonio Insigne, MSTM, CLS, MT (ASCPi)
Clinical Lab-Scientist Bench University of California San Francisco-USA |
| 1000-1030 | Warm Antibodies (Clinical Issues) | Rowena C. Punzalan, MD
Prof. of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology) Children's Hospital of Wisconsin |
| 1045-1130 | Techniques in Resolving ABO Discrepancies | Lucila Killpatrick, MT, ASCPI, SBBCM
Supervisor Transfusion Service Advent Health Central Texas, USA |
| 1130-0130 | Lunch break
Visit the exhibits |
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| 0130-0215 | The Philippine Blood Program Journey | Valerie Anne T. Tesoro, MD, FPSP
Director III Office for Health Laboratories Department of Health |
| 0215-0300 | International EQAS on Immunohematology | John Sioufi
Manager, Royal College of Pathologies of Australia |
| 0300-0345 | Coping Strategies with Stress in a BSF Environment |
Michael P. Sionzon, MD
Vice Chairman for Post Graduate Education, UP College of Medicine |
| 0345-0415 | Closing Ceremony | |
Eligibility
- Entrants must be members of the PBCC. Authors of accepted papers may apply for membership at the time of convention; and
- Previous presentation or submission to other meetings, research contests, and related fora does not preclude eligibility.
Requirements
- Original investigative work in the field of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
- Should strive to communicate scientific data or phenomena in the local setting that provide information to blood bank practitioners, end-users, team leaders and advocates of voluntary blood donation; and
- Data should be referenced whenever possible by citing papers/websites where the information was first introduced;
- Must be in English; and
- Must have been completed within the last 2 years.
- SUBMIT ONE (1) UNBLINDED AND THREE (3) BLINDED MANUSCRIPTS ON OR BEFORE 31 JULY 2023.
- MAIL IN SEALED ENVELOPES TO:
Blk. 16 Lot 18-D King Edward St.. Kingspoint Subd., Brgy. Bagbag, Novaliches. Quezon City - VISIT BIT.LY/PBCCTPM23 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Awardee Criteria
- Unwavering support and commitment to the cause of voluntary blood donation and provision of safe blood for all;
- Active participation in PBCC activities;
- A recognized expert in his/her field;
- Must have helped in implementing policies, guidelines and programs of PBCC; and
- A member of good standing in PBCC who demonstrates exemplary ability and devotion to the education of health care professionals and the public, in voluntary blood donation, rational use of blood, quality blood banking or blood transfusion practices.
The awardee will give a 30-minute lecture presentation on the topic of his/her interest during the Opening Ceremonies.
- ACCESS THE NOMINATION FORM AT https://bit.ly/pbccjcpaward23 .
- MAIL NOMINATIONS TO TAMESIS5@YAHOO.COM ON OR BEFORE 15 JULY 2023.
NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS
- Unwavering support and commitment to the cause of voluntary blood donation and provision of safe blood for all;
- Have time and full commitment to serve the Council;
- Settled their membership for the last 3 consecutive years and have no outstanding financial obligation to the council;
- Attended the Annual PBCC Convention for the last 3 consecutive years;
- Profess and demonstrate a high level of commitment to work towards the pursuit and the realization of the Council's goals and objectives; and
- No pending/unresolved administrative, civil, and/or criminal cases.
- Deadline of Nomination* : 12 Aug 2023
- Electronic Voting : 24 Aug 2023 (5pm) to 25 Aug 2023 (11am)
- Announcement of Results** : 25 Aug 2023 (Morning Session)
*No floor nomination will be accepted during Business Meeting to allow the committee to verify the qualifications and commitment of the nominee.
**The Committee on Election shall tally the votes after the election period. The official results of the Election shall be submitted to the PBCC President in writing and duly signed by the members of the COMELEC.
CALL FOR REGISTRATION
| Member | Non-Member | |
| Membership Fee | Php 350.00 | |
| Convention Workshop (Day 1 PM to Day 3) | ||
| Early Registration | Php 7,200.00 | Php 8,100.00 |
| Late Registration (29 July onwards) | Php 7,700.00 | Php 8,500.00 |
| Pre-Convention Workshop (Day 1 AM) | ||
| Early Registration | Php 1,000.00 | Php 2,000.00 |
| Late Registration | Php 1,500.00 | Php 2,500.00 |
How to Register
Step 1 :
Pay your registration fees using the following payment details.
Make sure to save a screenshot / picture of your deposit slip or transaction.
0917 154 9222
Adoracion H. Sevilleja
GCASH to BPI Account
Account Name : PBCC
Account No : 4251-0061-35
Philippine Heart Center
Account Name :
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
Account No :
4251-0061-35
Step 2 :
Login tor your MyPBCC Account.
If you already have your MyPBCC Account,
Click here to login.
If you don't have an account,
Click here to create an account.
Upon successful registration, make sure to activate your account by following the instructions on the confirmation email. Once activated, login to your MyPBCC Account.
Step 3 :
Click Events on the menu and select "39th PBCC Annual Convention"
Click Register Now button and accomplish payment details form. Upload your a picture of your deposit slip or transaction details. Click Submit Registration when you're done.
Step 4 :
Wait for 2-3 working days to validate your payment. You will receive a confirmation email once your payment has been validated.