Below is a list of speakers who gave presentations during plenary sessions or in one of the breakout sessions. Speakers represent public and private sector groups across a range of industries that are considered stakeholders of Philippine Medical Tourism.

Day 1: 20 November 2006, Monday

9:15 AM

Welcome Remarks
and Keynote Speeches

Secretary Francisco T. Duque
Department of Health

Secretary Joseph H. Durano
Department of Tourism

 

10:00

State of the Public Private Partnership

Secretary Rizalino Navarro

 

11:00

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES

Sec. Navarro
with all present dignitaries

 

 

LUNCH

 

 

1:30 PM

Health and Wellness Presentation

Asec. Cynthia L. Carrion
Sports and Wellness Tourism
Department of Tourism

 

2:00

The Bumrungrad
Experience

Ruben Toral
Group Marketing Director
Bumrungrad International

2:40

Guidelines for Hospitals
and Clinics

Usec. Jade del Mundo
Office of Special Concerns
Department of Health

 

BOI Incentives

Gov. Armin Raquel-Santos
Governor
Board of Investments

 

PEZA Incentives

Atty. Lilia B. De Lima
Director General
Philippine Economic Zone Authority

4:00

Accreditation
Processes

Dr. Tomas Maramba
Former Vice-president
PCAHO

 

Accreditation
Perspectives

Dr. Ed Banzon
Vice-president and Head
PhilHealth

 

Day 2: 21 November 2006, Monday

8:30 AM

How Media Can Be A Positive Force for Medical Tourism

Emily Abrera
Chairman-Emeritus
McCann-Erickson Phils.

9:30

Launch of the Country Health and Wellness Brand
by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

 

11:00

Marketing the Philippines as a Health Holiday Destination

Samie Lim
Founding Pres. & Chairman Emeritus
Philippine Franchise Association

 

LUNCH

 

 

1:00 to
5:00 PM

Simultaneous Breakout Sessions were held in the afternoon of Day 2.
Please click here to view the full schedule of sessions.

 

6:00

To cap the event, a Closing Ceremony was held at PICC Forum, site of the Expo. Certificates of Appreciation were given to key personalities, prizes were awarded to winners of the Best Booth Design contest, and a raffle was held for lucky event participants.

 

 

Throughout the duration of the 2-day event, the Exposition ran at PICC Forum, with over 100 delegates displaying the latest and best in health care and tourism products and services. Click here to learn more about the Expo.