PRE-CONVENTION: February 16, 2016

10:00am – 4:00pm
REGISTRATION (Convention Proper)
PRE-CONVENTION SYMPOSIA (By Invitation Only)

1:00pm – 5:00pm
A. Antibiotics and Immunization Mobilization (AIM) Meeting Department of Pediatrics Section of INTROP, UP-PGH
B. Dengue Reviewing the Essentias
PIDSP CME GRANT

5:300pm | BUSINESS MEETING (PIDSP Members Only)

 

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DAY 1 – February 17, 2016

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Officer of the Day – Dr. Ma. Cecilia G. Ama

7:00am – 4:00pm | REGISTRATION

8:00am – 8:30am | OPENING CEREMONY

*Invocation
*National Anthem
*PPS Hymn / PIDSP Hymn
*Welcome Address Dr. Salvacion R. Gatchalian, President, PIDSP
*Message Dr. Milagros S. Bautista, President, PPS
*Overview of the 23rd Annual Convention Dr. Mary Ann C. Bunyi, Over-all Chair

8:30am – 9:00am | The Year in Review: Highlights in Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2015
Dr. Salvacion R. Gatchalian, President, PIDSP

9:00am – 9:45am | Plenary Lecture 1: Winning the War Against Worms
Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario, Undersecretary, Department of Health

9:45am-10:00am | COFFEE BREAK /OPENING OF COMMERCIAL EXHIBIT
*Ribbon Cutting
Dr. Vicente Y. Belizario, USEC, DOH
Dr. Milagros S. Bautista, President, PPS
Dr. Salvacion R. Gatchalian, President, PIDSP
Dr. Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales, Vice President, PIDSP
Dr. Mary Ann C. Bunyi, Over-all Chair
Dr. Jo-Anne A. De Castro, Chair, Ways & Means Committee
Dr. Cynthia A. Aguirre, Chair, Commercial Exhibit

10:00am -10:45am | Plenary Lecture 2: What’s New for the Neonate?
New Approaches to Old Issues
Prof. David Isaacs, MD, Clinical Professor, PIDS, University of Sydney

10:45am-11:30pm | Plenary Lecture 3: Curb the Chaos: Dealing with Infectious Diseases in the Aftermath of a Disaster
Dr. Beatriz P. Quiambao

11:30pm – 12:30pm | Luncheon Symposium 1: GSK

12:30pm – 1:30pm | Luncheon Symposium 2: Pediatrica Cefizime:When and How
Dr Anna Lisa T. Ong Lim

1:30pm – 3:00pm | Plenary Symposium 1: Addressing Confusions in Common Pediatric Infections
A. UTI – Dr. Agnes A. Alba
B. Typhoid Fever – Dr. Gyneth Lourdes G. Bibera
C. Infectious Bloody Diarrhea – Dr. Ma. Liza M. Gonzales

3:00pm – 3:15pm | COFFEE BREAK / Research Poster Viewing
QUIZ SHOW:ELIMINATION ROUND

3:15pm – 3:45pm | Plenary Lecture 4: HALT HIV: Preventing Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV
Dr. Marimel R. Pagcatipunan

3:45 – 4:30pm | Plenary Symposium 2: Reviewing the Management of Kawasaki Disease
A. Dr. Ma. Ina P. Bunyi (Cardio)
B. Dr. Christine B. Bernal (Rheuma)
Moderator: Dr. Jo-Anne A. De Castro

4:30 – 5:00pm | Plenary Lecture 5: Update on Immunization Schedule 2016
Dr. Cynthia A. Aguirre

5:00pm – 7:00pm | Twilight Symposium: Sanofi Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD): Reviewing the Management and Making a Case for Probiotics
Dr. Francesco Franceschi

7:00pm | FELLOWSHIP NIGHT (PIDSP members only)

 

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DAY 2 – February 18, 2016

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OFFICER OF THE DAY – Dr. Carmina A. Delos Reyes

8:00am – 9:00am | Simultaneous Symposia

A. Research Oral Presentation

B. MEET THE EXPERTS: Revisiting Old and Addressing Current Issues on Vaccines
Pertussis | Dr. Mayan Uy-Lumandas
Influenza | Dr. Leilani T. Sanchez
Polio | Dr. Carmen B. Nievera
Moderator: Dr. Imelda A. Luna

C. MEET THE EXPERTS: Antibiotics in Focus: Old Drugs for New Bugs, New drugs for Old Bugs
Dr. Jaime A. Santos
Dr. Elizabeth E. Gallardo
Moderator: Dr. Ma. Consolacion F. Botin

9:00am – 10:30am | Plenary Symposium 3: Continuing Dilemma in Endemic Infections

A. Rabies – Dr. Nancy N. Bermal
B. Malaria – Dr. Fe Esperanza Caridad J. Espino
C. Hepatitis B – Dr. Ma. Anna P. Bañez

10:30am-10:45am | COFFEE BREAK

10:45am-11:30am | Plenary Lecture 6: Antimicrobial Resistance:Action Plan of the Department of Health
Dr. Celia C. Carlos

Plenary Lecture 7: Sensible Strategies in Perinatal Viral Infections | Prof. David Isaacs, MD

12:15 noon – 1:15pm | Luncheon Symposium 3: Sanofi Pasteur
Dengue, Now a Vaccine-Preventable Disease
Dr. Su Peing Ng

1:15pm – 2:15 pm | Luncheon Symposium 4: MSD

2:15pm – 3:15pm  | Luncheon Symposium 4: Appropriate Use of Common Diagnostic Tests

A. Value of Acute Phase Reactants | Dr. Rosemarie S. Arciaga
B. Rapid Tests for Common Infections | Dr. Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim

3:15pm – 3:30pm COFFEE BREAK

3:30pm – 5:00pm | Plenary Symposium 5: Common Issues and Controversies in Childhood Tuberculosis
A. Therapeutic Considerations in TB | Dr. Cleotilde H. How
B. The Importance of Isoniazid Preventive Therapy | Dr. Josefina C. Carlos
C. Recognizing Drug Resistant TB  | Dr. Ma. Cecilia G. Ama

5:00pm – 5:30pm | QUIZ SHOW

5:30pm-6:00pm | CLOSING CEREMONY
*Awarding of Plaques for Major Sponsors
Closing Remarks | Dr. Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales, Vice-President, PIDSP