The Philippine Pharmacists Association
The Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc. (PPhA) was founded on 29 August 1920 and is the only Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) - accredited, integrated national organization of licensed Filipino pharmacists with 83 regional and local chapters, 10 affiliate organizations and about 15,000 individual members.
History of The Philippine Pharmacist Association, Inc.
Through the years, the PPhA has been very much involved in issues concerning pharmacy profession. It has established local and international partners and linkages with various government and non-government organizations as well as other professional associations. In all of its decades of untainted commitment and service to the profession and to the nation, the PPhA continues to keep itself true to the vision and legacy of its trail-blazing founders.
The Presidents of the Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc.
| 1920-1923 | Mr. Rafael Carreon |
| 1924-1925 | Prof. Felimon Tanchoco |
| 1926-1927 | Prof. Manuel Zamora |
| 1928-1929 | Dr. Juan Rosales |
| 1930-1933 | Dr. Patricio B. Valenzuela |
| 1934-1935 | Dr. Antonio Lllamas |
| 1936-1937 | Dr. Apolonio R. Chavez |
| 1938-1939 | Mr. Delfin Santos Ocampo |
| 1940-1945 | Ms. Rosario Garcia Jimena |
| 1945-1947 | Dr. Patrocinio B. Valenzuela |
| 1948-1951 | Dr. Paulino M. Taningco |
| 1952-1953 | Mrs. Rosita Jara Mesa |
| 1953-1955 | Dr. Iluminado M. Cada |
| 1955-1957 | Dr. Paulino M. Taningco |
| 1957-1959 | Prof. Emilio D. Espinosa |
| 1959-1962 | Mr. Lupicinio Campos, Sr. |
| 1962-1964 | Prof. Jose B. Gallardo |
| 1964-2002 | Dr. Lourdes T. Echauz |
| 2002-2006 | Dean Eladio M. Tinio |
| 2006-2010 | Ms. Normita D. Leyesa |
| 2010-2014 | Mrs. Leonila M. Ocampo |
| 2014-2016 | Dean Olivia M. Limuaco |
| 2016-2020 | Dr. Yolanda R. Robles |
| 2020-2023 | Mrs. Ma. Gilda Sebua-Saljay |
| 2023-present | Dr. Prof. Aleth Therese Dacanay |
Vision
The PPhA, Inc. is an organization of caring medication experts valued in the health system.
Mision
To empower the Filipino pharmacist to be professionally competent and globally competitive for quality health care through:
- Upholding and enhancing the nobility of the profession;
- Advocating for the recognition of the pharmacist as an equal yet distinct partner among health care providers;
- Protecting the rights and promoting the well-being of its members;
- Providing opportunities for continuing professional growth and development of its members;
- Actively participating in the formulation and implementation of health care policies, standards and programs at the national and international levels; and
- Promoting synergy among the local chapters and affiliates and networking with local and international organizations.
Purpose
The PPhA, Inc. is an association that advances the nobility of the pharmacy profession, ensuring its integrity and relevance to its members and the society.
Core Values
Professionalism
Passion for Excellence
Honesty
Altruism
Slogan
“Pharmacists for Better Health Outcomes”