Press Release

The First Philippine Medical Tourism Congress, Expo and Grand Launch

With the tagline , "Only in the Philippines: Tender Loving (Health)Care," the very first Philippine Medical Tourism Congress, Expo and Launch was staged at Philippine International Convention Center, in the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, last November 20-21, 2006.

Envisioned as a vital catalyst to fuel the country's economy in the near future, the Arroyo Administration has included Medical Tourism in its Philippine Medium Term Development Plan. In 2004, the Philippine Medical Tourism Program was launched through Executive Order 372 as a public-private sector initiative.

As the Philippine gears up to become the most desirable health and wellness haven in the world, a heightened synergy has resulted with the concerted effort of government cluster agencies involved and health and tourism stakeholders.

The event highlights the qualities that set the Philippines apart from the other health tourism destinations in the world. A forum for local and foreign participants, the event linked up vendors with buyers, and tackled significant topics of concern in this growing industry.