Republicof the Philippines

Department of Health
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

August 31, 2022

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR
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FOR: ALL UNDERSECRETARIES, ASSISTANT SECRETARIES;

DIRECTORS OF BUREAUS, DOH-CENTER FOR HEALTH
DEVELOPMENT, SERVICES AND SPECIALTY HOSPITALS; |

CHIEFS OF DOH-HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS;

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS; AND OTHERS CONCERNED

SUBJECT: Virtual Convention of the 23"! Philippine National Immunization

Conference (PNIC) of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination,
Inc. on November 16-18, 2022

The Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) Inc. in partnership with the
Philippine Pediatric Society-Southern Tagalog Chapter are inviting participants to the 23"
Philippine National Immunization Conference with the theme “LEAVING THE
PANDEMIC: Accelerating the Vaccine Initiative Vaccination Practices in the New Normal”
on November 16-18, 2022 (virtual convention).

Attendance to this activity shall be on Official Business to all concerned DOH

personnel and health workers in DOH Hospitals. Expenses to be incurred for the
attendance to this activity shall be charged against the sending office.

All other transactions shall be in accordance with Department Order (DO) No. 2007-
0053, entitled “Guidelines on the Attendance to Conventions/Seminars/Conference and
Similar Human Resource Development Activities Outside of the Department of Health,”; DO
No. 2014-0094, entitled ““Guidelines on the Allowable Rates of Payment for Human Resource
Development Activities” and Department Order No. 2020-0664, entitled “Guidelines on
Attendance to Online Learning and Development Interventions and other Human Resource
related Activities in the Department of Health.”

Attached is flyer with other details for your ready reference.

Dissemination of the information to all concerned is requested.

By Authority of the Segretary of Health:

KENNETH G. NQUILLO, MD, MPHM, CESO III

Assistant Secretary of Health
Health Policy and Infrastructure Development Team

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Building 1, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003 » Trunk Line 651-7800 local 1113, 1108, 1135
Direct Line: 711-9502; 711-9503Fax: 743-1829 * URL: http://www.doh.gov.ph; me
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PHILIPPINE FOUNDATION FOR VACCINATION,
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Email: pfvinc@yahoo.com
Telephone no.: +632 7084561

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Website: www.philvaccine.org
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23rd Philippine National

Immunization Conference
RE: REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL BUSSINESS TIME
November 16-18, 2022
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Overall Chairperson: Dr. Anelyn L. Reyes DR. MARIA ROSARIO S. VERGEIRE, MPH, CESO II
Overall Co-Chair: Dr. Maria Carolisa
Officer-in-Charge, Department of Health
Pontanilla
Advisers: Dr. Rizalina Racquel Gonzales San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue,
Dr. Nancy N. Bermal Sta. Cruz, Manila
Dr. Lulu C. Bravo
Dr. Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales
Dr, Maria Rosario 2. Capeding and all Dear Usec. Vergeire,
PFV officers

Scientific Greetings!
Chair: Dr. Elaine Marie Reyes-Madamba
Co-Chair: Dr. Jo-Anne De Castro The Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV), in partnership with the Philippine Pediatric Society -
Members: Dr Joanne de Jesus-Cornejo Southern Tagalog Chapter (PPS-STC) will be holding its 23" Philippine National Immunization
Dr. Aimee Ausa Conference (PNIC). It will be a three-day virtual convention on November 16-18, 2022. We will be
Dr. Corazon Omalin
Dr. Cris Casubha inviting doctors, nurses and midwives, health care workers both from private and public health sectors
Dr. Elah Jean Quilao-Villanueva who
are vaccine advocates.
Dr. Jindra Tetangco
Dr. Pamela Salangsang The foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit organization that aims to “reduce human morbidity and
Dr. Josephine Santos-Alban mortality through objective, ethical and scientifically accurate communication of the benefits of disease
Dr. Kristin Yatco
prevention through vaccination.”
Publicity
Chair: Dr. Maria Cristina Alberto This year’s theme, LEAVING THE PANDEMIC: Accelerating the Vaccine Initiative Vaccination
Members: Dr. Karen Ann Dalingding Practices in the New Nermal. At the end of the conference, the participants should be able to be aware
Dr. Bettina Morales of the vaccination status ofthe different regions in the Philippines compared to international data, to
Dr. George Maravillosa apply in their profession the best practices to increase vaccine coverage and to provide a plan of action
to patients to decrease vaccine hesitancy ultimately improving vaccine initiative. Expected attendees
Registration
physicians, nurses, midwives, and other health care practitioners, from both public and private health
are
Chair: Dr. Maylene Agrimano
Members: Dr. Rosalia Bonus
Dr: Ada Lisette Mercado
sectors, who are all advocates of vaccination in the country.

The organizing committee would like to request to allow government physicians, nurses, midwives and
Ways and Means
Chair: Dr. Jo-Anne De Castro
vaccine stakeholders to attend this virtual training course on official business and we would like DOH
to be our partner in this conference, Attached is the working Scientific Program for your reference.
Members: Dr. Allen Roxas
Dr. Ma. Virginia Calitung-Ng
Dr. Milagros Borabien
Dr. Teresita Risalyn Villanueva
If you have any additional requirements, please informus
beforehand. You may contact me directly at
09231708600 or email add: elainemoreyesmad@gmail.com/ PFV secretariat 0917501 1599/
pfvince@yahoo.com
Awards
Chair: Dr. Mayan Uy-Lumandas
Co-Chair: Dr. Ma Melissa Buenaseda-Tan Thank you very much.
Member: Dr. Belen Chumacera
Documentation
Chair: Dr. Mike Crisostomo Sincerely,
Co-Chair: Dr. Sarabeth De Castro
Members: Dr. Cecil San Pablo
Dr. Crisphin Casubha

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Chair: Dr. Anthony Limbo PPS STC BOT 2022-2024
Co-Chair: Dr. Patricia Cantimbuhan
Members: Or. Maria Rowena Enriquez
Dr. Glenda Marquino
Physical Arrangament Ras Oreves, MD
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MARIA CAROLISA PONTANILLA, MD
Chair: Or. Cristina Magno Overall Chair, 23PNIC President, PPS STC
Co-Chair: Dr. Marlon Murallon PPS STC BOT 2022-2022
Members: Dr. Eriel Lope
Philippine Pediatric Society Southern Tagalog Chapter

EndorscA by:
Physical Arrangement
Chair: Dr, Cristina Magno
Co-Chair: Dr. Marlon Murallon
Members: Dr. Eriel Lopez TA ROSARIO Z, CAPEDING, MD LULU C. BRAVO, MD
Dr. Amial Javier Pres\dent. PFV Executive Director, PFV

PFV is a member of the WHO Vaccine Safety Net

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General Objectives:
At the end of the conference, the participants should be able to:

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1.) Be aware of the Vaccination Status of the different regions the Philippines compared to international

2.) Select what were the best practices to increase vaccination coverage
3) Apply in their profession the best practices and strategies to decrease disinformation & increase
vaccine coverage
4) Analyze if
the pandemic has affected the vaccination status
5) Provide a plan of action to patients to decrease vaccine hesitancy ultimately improving vaccine
initiative

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TIME TOPIC SPEAKER
1:00-1:30PM How Vaccines Work Suzanne P. Degollado, MD

1:30-2:00PM Vaccine Safety — Carmina A. Delos Reyes, MD

Precaution /Contraindications
2:00-2:30PM Schedule Administration, Cold Chain Sally Jane Velasco- Aro, MD
2:30-3:00PM Updates on Pediatric Vaccine Marimel R. Pagcatipunan, MD
Recommendations and Catch-up

15 mins BREAK
3:15-3:45PM Updates on Adult Vaccine Arthur Dessi Roman, MD
Recommendations and Catch-up

3:45-4:15PM Immunization for Healthcare workers Jem Garcia, MD

4:45PM-4:45PM Immunization for Immunocompromised Elizabeth E. Gallardo, MD
4:45-5:00PM Synthesis Edna S. Mallorca, MD
 DAY 2 NOV 17, 2022
Thursday
REALIZATIONS AND LEARNINGS FROM THE PANDEMIC
1:00PM-1:15PM INVOCATION
Opening Remarks Maria Rosario Z. Capeding, MD
President, PFV

Welcome Remarks Lizette Pontanllla-Guttierez, MD

PPS, STC
Overview of the course
Anelyn Logrono-Reues, MD
Over-all Chair, 23° PNIC

1:15PM-2:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Covid Vaccine Experience

Covid-19 Vaccine Experiences during the DOH OIC Maria Rosario S. Vergeire, MD
Pandemic:
Journey from 2020-22 (Selection of vaccines/ recommendations)
(With current updates) Teodoro Herbosa, MD

Challenges & Wins What's on the Horizon?

Edsel Salvafia, MD

2:00PM -2:15PM Q&A Moderator:

Rontgen S. Solante, MD/Josefina C. Carlos,
MD
2:15 PM-2:30PM Current Status of National immunization NIP Coverage:
Program Amidst the Pandemic Kim Patrick S. Tejano, MD (Natl Data)

2:30PM-2:45PM Better understanding of Vaccine

Hesitancy? -Local WHO Philippines/WesPac)
Troy Gepte, MD

2:45PM- 3:00PM Role of social media in Vaccine Media Rep: Ms. Cheryl Cosim
Hesitancy/ Education
3:00-3:15PM OPEN FORUM Moderator:
(start with trivia or poll ice breakers) Imelda A. Luna, MD (PFV Board Member)
3:15 PM-3:45PM MSD SYMPOSIUM
3:45PM -4:00PM Infodemics/ Infobesity Maria Minerva P. Calimag, MD

4:00 PM-4:45 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: Maria Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales, MD-

Vaccine Safety Issues /AEFI clinical devt to post marketing surveillance

2) Charissa Fay Corazon B. Tabora, MD-real

**Collated Adverse Effects of Different
Covid-19 Vaccines
AEFI-process of reporting
3) Kathryn U. Roa, MD (Mechanism)

4:45 PM-5:15 PM SANOFI SYPOSIUM

5:50PM-6:00PM OPEN FORUM Moderator: PPS-STC

 DAY 3 NOV 18, 2022
FRIDAY
MOVING FORWARD

1:00-1:15 PM PFV Videos/

Synthesis of Day 1
Nancy N. Bermal, MD

1:15 pm-2:00PM PANEL DISCUSSION:

NIP& COVID-19 VACCINE
Approach to increasing vaccine
coverage
Best practices & Strategies Intl Vaccine Institute Jerome Kim
Global Australia-: Kim MulHolland, MD
(research)

Local Manila
Grace Padilla, MD

Taguig
Jennifer Lou de Guzman, MD (STC)

Q&A Dr. Lulu C. Bravo, MD/ Mr. Bryan S.

Posadas, RPh

2:00PM-2::15PM Strategies to combat disinformation Marc Ranosa RN PhD

misinformation & vaccine hesitancy (PHD
Health)
in
Intl Health and Public

Paper Presentation
2:15 -2:30PM OPEN FORUM

2:30-3:00PM

3:00-3:30PM GSK

3:30-3:45PM TIKTOK Challenge Awarding PPS -STC Officers/ PFV

Vaccine Hero Amidst the Pandemic

2:30-3:10PM WORKSHOP DOH Group Facilitators

(40MIN) Strategies to Increase Vaccination Grace Devota G. Go, MD
Suzanne Ponio-Degollado, MD

Cho/LGU Group facilitators:

 Maria Ines Bettina L. Santos, MD
Jay Ron O. Padua, MD

PPS Group Facilitators:

Carmina A. Delos Reyes, MD
Francesca Mae T. Pantig, MD
3:10-3:40PM Output of Workshop Moderators: Enrique A. Tayag, MD
Maria Cristina |. Alberto, MD

3:40-4:00PM Closing Remarks Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim, MD

Vice President, PFV