Philippine Hospital Association

2026 | Midyear Convention
PHILIPPINE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
IN COLLABORATION WITH UNILAB

PHA 2026 MIDYEAR CONVENTION

“Resilient Hospitals, Transformative Healthcare”
July 25, 2026
Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Via Zoom Webinar Platform
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Building Resilient and Future-Ready Hospitals

The Philippine Hospital Association, in collaboration with UNILAB, invites hospital leaders, healthcare professionals, administrators, and industry partners nationwide to the PHA 2026 Midyear Convention.

With the theme “Resilient Hospitals, Transformative Healthcare,” this year's Midyear Convention brings together healthcare leaders and experts to discuss the critical challenges shaping hospitals and the Philippine healthcare system.

The one-day virtual convention will feature timely discussions on emergency preparedness, workforce resilience, patient safety, digital transformation, energy sustainability, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Convention Topics

✓ Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Readiness
✓ Workforce Resilience in Healthcare
✓ Patient Safety in Complex and High-Risk Environments
✓ Digital Transformation and Future-Ready Health Systems
✓ Energy and Fuel Resilience
✓ PhilHealth Accreditation Updates
✓ DOH Licensing and Compliance Updates

Convention Program

8:00 – 8:30 AM
Log-in and Virtual Booth Viewing
8:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies
Invocation, National Anthem, and PHA Hymn

Opening Remarks and Acknowledgement of Guests and Speakers
Dr. Bryan O. Dalid, MAHA
Director, Mindanao
Overall Chairperson, 2026 Midyear Convention

President's Message
Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza, MHA
President
9:00 AM
Introduction of the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker
Dr. Elmer Q. Pedregosa
VP, Private Hospital Affairs
9:05 AM
Keynote Message
Dr. Mary Ann Palermo-Maestral
Undersecretary of Health – for confirmation
9:20 AM & 9:35 AM
Sponsor Presentations
9:50 AM
Disaster Preparedness in Hospitals: Strengthening Systems for Emergency Readiness
Dr. Benedict Edward P. Valdez, DPBS, FPSGS, FPCEM, MPA
Director, Institute of Emergency Trauma and Critical Care
Southern Philippines Medical Center
10:20 AM
Workforce Resilience in Healthcare: Empowering People for Transformative and Sustainable Care
Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit
Former Secretary of Health
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Zuellig Family Foundation
10:50 AM
Patient Safety in Resilient Hospitals: Ensuring Quality Care in Complex and High-Risk Environments
Ms. Leah Quiroz
Head of Quality and Patient Safety
Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings
10:50 – 11:30 AM
Open Forum
Moderator: Dr. Maria Isabelita M. Estrella
VP, Government Hospital Affairs
11:30 AM & 11:45 AM
Sponsor Presentations
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break
1:00 PM
Digital Transformation for Resilient Hospitals: Building Connected and Future-Ready Health Systems
Ms. Delia Eleazar Basada
Division Chief, eGovernment Program Management Division
Department of Information and Communications Technology
1:30 PM
Energy and Fuel Resilience: Strengthening Hospital Stability Amid the Economic Crisis
Ms. Angelica delos Santos
Senior Science Research Specialist
Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB)
Department of Energy
2:00 PM
PHIC – Accreditation Updates
Speaker TBA
2:30 PM
DOH – Licensing and Compliance Updates
Engr. Annette M. Tan
Director IV, Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau
Department of Health
3:00 PM
Open Forum and Awarding of Certificates
Moderator: Dr. Mariano Hembra
Director, Visayas
3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Dr. Jose P. Santiago, Jr.
Immediate Past President and current Director

Registration Fee & Payment Details

Complete your registration using the official payment channels below.

REGISTRATION FEE
₱900.00
per attendee
Bank Deposit
PSBank – Kamias Branch
Account Name: Philippine Hospital Association
Account Number 019-330-001-146
GCash Transfer
Transfer to PSBank
Account Name: PHA
Account Number 019-330-001-146
Important Payment Advisory
Please be informed that all previous PHA bank accounts are NO LONGER ACCEPTING PAYMENTS.

Kindly use ONLY the updated payment channels stated above for all official transactions.

Be Part of the PHA 2026 Midyear Convention

Join healthcare leaders and professionals from across the country as we strengthen hospital resilience and shape the future of Philippine healthcare.

REGISTER NOW

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