Warmest greetings to the organizers officers, members and participants of the First Philippine Medical Tourism Congress, Expo and Grand Launch.

Your theme, "Only in the Philippines: Tender Loving Healthcare" sums up the new thrust of my administration in promoting medical tourism in the Philippines.

I laud your cooperative efforts with the Department of Tourism and Department of Health to bring together professionals and experts in the field to discuss relevant information on market opportunities, and to showcase your services and world-class health facilities that will benefit people from all over the world.

I enjoin you to help me realize our 10-point legacy agenda on socio-economic and political reforms. Let us all work together to transform the Philippines into a premier health holiday destination.

Mabuhay tayong lahat!