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Accomplishment Report
April to July 2014
Adopted by the Council of LMOs 2014-2015 on 04 August 2014.


Contents


Foreword


April 2014: Transition Period
AMSA Philippines General Assembly
6
th
National Medical Students Conference
4
th
AMSA Philippines Research Competition
2
nd
Gawad AMSA Project Competition
ELECTION AMSA Philippines Executive Board 2014-2015
INFOGRAPHIC World Health Day
Open Letter to Philip Morris International
EXECUTIVE BOARD Team Building and Year Planning
Yolanda Immersion
AMSEP Taiwan for the Philippines 2014
AMSEP Malaysia for the Philippines 2014
DELEGATION 35
th
Asian Medical Students Conference


May 2014
EXECUTIVE BOARD Official Start of Term
INFOGRAPHIC World Asthma Day
ELECTION External Vice-President, Secretary-General, National Officer for
Human Rights and Peace, and National Exchange Officer
LAUNCH AMSAYA Shirt Project
INFOGRAPHIC #BringBackOurGirls
AMSEP Japan for the Philippines 2014
INFOGRAPHIC International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
EXECUTIVE BOARD 1st Regular Meeting

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INFOGRAPHIC World No Tobacco Day


June 2014
STATEMENT Graphic Health Warnings for Tobacco Products
Change.Org Press Conference on Graphic Health Warnings for Tobacco
Products
Integrity and Accountability Walk with Fr. Robert Reyes
Oplan_PH: PhilHealth Awareness Campaign
ELECTION Council Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Publicity Officer
INFOGRAPHIC World Blood Donor Day
1
st
Round of SCOPE Applications
LAUNCH AMSHOP: Advocacy-Oriented Merchandise Shop
POLICY STATEMENT Internally Displaced Persons
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2nd Regular Meeting
Hustle to Serve: Marketing Basics for Social Advocates
INFOGRAPHIC UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture


July 2014
Initial Meeting of the Coalition for Primary Care
World Population Day 2014
The Act of Killing
AMSA International Executive Committee Meeting
ELECTION AMSA International Executive Committee 2014-2015
2
nd
Round of SCOPE Applications
Signing of R.A. 10643 into Law
STATEMENT MH17
#StandUpForGaza and #PrayForGaza
Forum on State of the Nations Health: Healthcare Workforce Crisis
PhilSHIFT on amsaphil.org


On-going Projects
AMSAYA Shirt Project
AMSC 2014 Academic Competitions
AMSHOP: Advocacy-Oriented Merchandise Shop

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Coming Soon
Candlelight Ceremony for Justice and Peace
IFMSA 63
rd
General Assembly August Meeting
AMSEP-filled August
IFMSA Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting 2014

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Foreword

AMSA Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit, non-governmental advocacy
organization of various medical student associations all over the Philippines. In
order to improve on our advocacies, it is important to look back on and learn from
the past. Moreover, the AMSA Philippines Executive Board would like to promote
transparency within the organization and encourage the active participation of
members in the organization.

This Accomplishment Report is but a summary of our endeavors this term. For
further reading, specific links to posts in our website (http://www.amsaphil.org) are
provided. We hope that you will take the time to read more on the entry that you
find interesting.

Furthermore, we encourage you, dear members, to subscribe to our official
channels for timely updates. Aside from the website, AMSA Philippines has a
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/amsaphil) and a Twitter account
(http://www.twitter.com/amsaphil).

You may inquire from your LMO Presidents or local standing committee
representatives to identify which projects you may participate in. You may also
contact the Executive Board through our official e-mail addresses provided at the
end of this document.

We anticipate your participation in future events!

Health for All,

The AMSA Philippines Executive Board 2014-2015


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April 2014: Transition Period

AMSA Philippines General Assembly
AMSA Philippines held its General Assembly on 04 April. The Executive Board
presented its accomplishments to the Council of LMOs. Amendments to the AMSA
Philippines 2011 Constitution were also approved by the Council. Lastly, the
candidates for the incoming Executive Board presented their plans before the
Council.

6
th
National Medical Students Conference
AMSA Philippines 6
th
National Medical Students Conference Building the Nation
with Leadership, Innovation and Medicine was hosted by ACSIS (ASMPH) on 05-06
April, Ateneo de Manila University. Like the official Facebook page here. [Read
more]

4
th
AMSA Philippines Research Competition
The 4
th
AMSA Philippines Research Competition was concluded on the last day of
the NMSC. For the paper category, the winning research was Acute Toxicity and
Anti-diarrheal Effect of crude Corchorus olitorius methanolic extract on castor-oil
induced diarrhea in BALB/C mice by Alonsagay DA et al. (ComDRS PLM). For the
poster category, the winning research was Compassion Fatigue among Resident
Physicians at West Visayas State University-Medical Center by Avena J et al.
(AMSA WVSU). [Read more]

2
nd
Gawad AMSA Project Competition
The winner of the 2
nd
Gawad AMSA Project Competition, as announced on the last
of the NMSC, was ACSIS (ASMPH) for their project Ignatian Build, followed by the
runner-up, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP), for their Arroceros Project. [Read
more]

ELECTION AMSA Philippines Executive Board 2014-2015
AMSA Philippines Council of LMOs elected the incoming Executive Board on 05
April, with the results announced before the end of the NMSC. See View the roster
of the incumbent Executive Board and Council of LMOs here. [Read more]



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INFOGRAPHIC World Health Day
AMSA Philippines SCOPH released an infographic on 07 April in celebration of World
Health Day 2014 Small Bite: Big Threat. [Read more]

Open Letter to Philip Morris International
In a letter dated 18 April, AMSA Philippines joined HealthJustice Philippines and
other civil society organizations in campaigning against Philip Morris International's
Be Marlboro ad for using themes and images that appeal to youth across the
globe. More information on the campaign can be found here. [Read more]

EXECUTIVE BOARD Team Building and Year Planning
Last 21 April, the AMSA Philippines Executive Board conducted its team-building
and planning session at Fortune Park Resort, Antipolo, Rizal. The Presidents of
AMSA UERM and AMSA UST also joined the EB.

Yolanda Immersion
Twelve members of AMSA Philippines spent a part of their summer immersing in
four Yolanda-hit municipalities of Samar on 25 April to 03 May. They turned over
AMSA Philippines donation to UPM-SHS, through DJDSR, and to the municipalities
through their municipal health officers. This immersion was made possible with the
cooperation of the Doctors to the Barrios.

AMSEP Malaysia for the Philippines 2014
Ten delegates joined AMSEP Malaysia for the Philippines 2014, hosted by Universiti
Putra Malaysia last 26 April to 02 May. Read the full delegation report here.

AMSEP Taiwan for the Philippines 2014
Fourteen delegates joined AMSEP Taiwan for the Philippines 2014, hosted by Tzu
Chi University last 27 April to 03 May. Read the full delegation report here.







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DELEGATION 35
th
Asian Medical Students Conference
On 27 April, the outgoing Regional Chairperson announced the delegates accepted
to represent AMSA Philippines in AMSC 2014 Thailand. However, on 31 May, AMSA
International announced the cancellation of the event in light of the coup detat.
The academic competitions are still on-going. See the full delegation list here. Read
the official notice of cancellation here.


May 2014

EXECUTIVE BOARD Official Start of Term
The term of the Executive Board 2014-2015 officially started on 01 May, as stated
in Article IX, Section 3 of the AMSA Philippines 2011 Constitution.

INFOGRAPHIC World Asthma Day
AMSA Philippines SCOPH and ACSIS (ASMPH) released infographics on 07 May in
celebration of World Asthma Day. [Read more]

ELECTION External Vice-President, Secretary-General, National Officer
for Human Rights and Peace, National Exchange Officer
In an online meeting, the AMSA Philippines Council of LMOs elected the unfilled
positions in the Executive Board on 08 May. [Read more]

LAUNCH AMSAYA Shirt Project
The AMSAYA Shirt Project, launched on 10 May, is a fund-raising initiative for the
standing committees of AMSA Philippines and outgoing delegates to AMSA, IFMSA,
SCOPE and SCORE events. Orders may be placed here. [Read more]

INFOGRAPHIC #BringBackOurGirls
AMSA Philippines joins the online campaign #BringBackOurGirls, calling for the
release of the 276 girls abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria. An infographic was
released by AMSA Philippines SCORP on 11 May. [Read more]

AMSEP Japan for the Philippines 2014
Ten delegates joined AMSEP Japan for the Philippines 2014, hosted by Kagoshima
University last 16 to 24 May. Read the full delegation report here.

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INFOGRAPHIC International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
On 18 May, AMSA Philippines SCORA released an infographic on HIV/AIDS and
invited everyone to join the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial organized in
UP Diliman by The Red Ribbon Project. [Read more]

EXECUTIVE BOARD 1
st
Regular Meeting
The AMSA Philippines Executive Board had its 1
st
Regular Meeting on 31 May, at 2/f
Bobby dela Paz Hall, University of the Philippines College of Medicine.

INFOGRAPHIC World No Tobacco Day
AMSA Philippines SCOPH and AMSA DLSHSI released an infographic on 31 May in
celebration of World No Tobacco Day. [Read more]


June 2014

STATEMENT Graphic Health Warnings for Tobacco Products
AMSA Philippines released its stand on the issue of graphic health warnings for
tobacco products on 09 June. The statement was written by the National Officer for
Public Health. Read the full statement here.

Change.Org Press Conference on Graphic Health Warnings for
Tobacco Products
The External Vice-President aired AMSA Philippines position in a press conference
organized by Change.Org on 09 June, upon invitation of HealthJustice Philippines.
Watch video here. [Read more]

Integrity and Accountability Walk with Fr. Robert Reyes
In line with the campaign for graphic health warnings on tobacco products, AMSA
Philippines joined the Integrity and Accountability Walk with Fr. Robert Reyes on 10
June, with the Internal Vice-President as representative. [Read more]





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Oplan_PH: PhilHealth Awareness Campaign
USLS CoMedSC launched Oplan_PH: PhilHealth Awareness Campaign on 10 June. It
was organized under the advocacy of AMSA Philippines SCOPH in supporting the
governments health insurance program. [Read more]

ELECTION Council Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Publicity Officer
Pursuant to the constitutional amendments adopted on 04 April, the Council of
LMOs elected its first Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The President also appointed
AMSA Philippines first Publicity Officer. These were announced to AMSA Philippines
on 13 June. [Read more]

INFOGRAPHIC World Blood Donor Day
AMSA Philippines SCOPH and AMSA FEU-NRMF released an infographic on 14 June
in celebration of World Blood Donor Day. [Read more]

1
st
Round of SCOPE Applications
AMSA Philippines announced the results of the first round of outgoing professional
exchanges via IFMSA SCOPE on 19 June. [Read more]

LAUNCH AMSHOP: Advocacy-Oriented Merchandise Shop
On 19 June, AMSA Philippines launched AMSHOP: Advocacy-Oriented Merchandise
Shop. Merchandises were also available for purchase on 21 June during Hustle to
Serve: Marketing Basics for Social Advocates. View catalog here. [Read more]

POLICY STATEMENT Internally Displaced Persons
AMSA Philippines adopted a Policy Statement on Internally Displaced Persons on 20
June in celebration of World Refugee Day. The statement was proposed by the
National Officer for Human Rights and Peace. Read the full statement here.

EXECUTIVE BOARD 2
nd
Regular Meeting
The AMSA Philippines Executive Board had its 2
nd
Regular Meeting on 21 June, at
Pancake House, Dapitan St.





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Hustle to Serve: Marketing Basics for Social Advocates
Sixty-eight social advocates from different universities attended Hustle to Serve:
Marketing Basics for Social Advocates, the first marketing seminar of AMSA
Philippines held last 21 June at Tan Yan Kee Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas.
Like the official Facebook page here. [Read more]

INFOGRAPHIC UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
AMSA Philippines SCORP and ComDRS (PLM) released an advocacy poster on 26
June in celebration of UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. [Read
more]


July 2014

Initial Meeting of the Coalition for Primary Care
AMSA Philippines, represented by the External Vice-President, joined 44 other
organizations in the initial meeting of the Coalition for Primary Care on 08 July, at
Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, Quezon City. [Read more]

World Population Day 2014
AMSA Philippines was invited by the Population Commission and UNFPA Philippines
to be part of the World Population Day celebration "Investing in Young People" on
11 July at SM Megamall. The External Vice-President officially represented the
association. [Read more]

The Act of Killing
Eleven members of AMSA Philippines gathered together at Dormus, Espaa Blvd.,
Manila, on 12 July for the screening of The Act of Killing. AMSA Philippines SCORP
was given license for free screening by the International Rehabilitation Council for
Torture Victims and the director of the film, Joshua Oppenheimer, through
FilmPlatform.net. [Read more]







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AMSA International Executive Committee Meeting
The Regional Chairperson officially represented AMSA Philippines in AMSA
Internationals Executive Committee Meeting on 12-13 July in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Regional Chairpersons voted for amendments to the AMSA International
Constitution, awardees of lifetime membership, and awardees for Best Chapter.
They also elected the incoming AMSA International Executive Committee.

ELECTION AMSA International Executive Committee 2014-2015
Two members of AMSA Philippines join the incoming AMSA International Executive
Committee, as announced on 18 July. [Read more]

2
nd
Round of SCOPE Applications
AMSA Philippines announced the results of the second round of outgoing
professional exchanges via IFMSA SCOPE on 20 July. [Read more]

Signing of R.A. 10643 into Law
On 21 July, the Department of Health announced in its blog the signing of R.A.
10643 "An Act to Effectively Instill Health Consciousness through Graphic Health
Warnings on Tobacco Products" into law. AMSA Philippines was united with
HealthJustice Philippines and other civil society organizations in pushing for this
law. [Read more]

STATEMENT MH17
AMSA Philippines released a Statement on MH17 on 22 July in light of the tragedy
claiming hundreds of lives, including those of HIV scientists. The statement was
proposed by the National Officer for Reproductive Health including HIV/AIDS and
the National Officer for Human Rights and Peace. Read the full statement here.

#StandUpForGaza and #PrayForGaza
On 23 July, AMSA Philippines SCORP encouraged the online community to change
profile and cover photos in solidarity with all the innocent victims of oppression and
military occupation in Gaza. [Read more]





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Forum on State of the Nations Health: Healthcare Workforce Crisis
AMSA Philippines was present in the formal media launch of the Coalition for
Primary Care on 22 July at Annabel's Restaurant, Quezon City, organized in
cooperation with the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP). [Read more]

PhilSHIFT in amsaphil.org
PhilSHIFT Research Group, a group investigating the Filipino chronotype, requested
AMSA Philippines assistance in promoting their project. On 24 July, a page in
amsaphil.org was set up. [Read more..]


On-going Projects

AMSAYA Shirt Project
The AMSAYA Shirt Project is a fund-raising initiative for the standing committees of
AMSA Philippines and outgoing delegates to AMSA, IFMSA, SCOPE and SCORE
events. Orders may be placed here. [Read more]

AMSC 2014 Academic Competitions
In spite of the cancellation of AMSC 2014, its academic competitions are still in
progress! Like AMSA Philippines entries in AMSC 2014s Facebook page here.

AMSHOP: Advocacy-Oriented Merchandise Shop
AMSHOP merchandise are still up for sale! View catalog here. [Read more]


Coming Soon

Candlelight Ceremony for Justice and Peace
AMSA Philippines is in solidarity with the innocent victims of military oppression in
Gaza. Join us in a candlelight ceremony on August 2, 2014, 6-7PM at Dormus (in
front of UST), as we stand up for justice, peace and a reconciliation without arms
and harm. [Read more]




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IFMSA 63
rd
General Assembly August Meeting
AMSA Philippines will be represented by three delegates in IFMSA 63
rd
General
Assembly August Meeting on 05-11 August 2014. See the delegation list here.

AMSEP-filled August
Prepare for an AMSEP-filled August! AMSEP Philippines will be hosting three
exchange programs: AMSEP Philippines for Malaysia on 10-16 August, hosted by
AMSA UST; AMSEP Philippines for Japan on 17-23 August, hosted by AMSA FEU-
NRMF; AMSEP Philippines for Taiwan on 23-29 August, hosted by MSSR-IPPNW
Philippines (UP). [Read more]

IFMSA Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting 2014
Application for late registration to IFMSA APRM 2014 is still open! The conference
will be held in 18-21 September 2014 at Dhaka, Bangladesh. [Read more]


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Jim Paulo D. Sarsagat, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
President | pres.amsaphil@gmail.com

Gienah F. Evangelista, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
Regional Chairperson for AMSA International | rcamsaint.amsaphil@gmail.com

Harroun Valdimir T. Wong, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
Liaison Officer to IFMSA | ifmsalo.amsaphil@gmail.com

Christy Ann E. Padre, AMSA FEU-NRMF
Internal Vice-President | ivp.amsaphil@gmail.com

Erica Tania Davillo, PMSA (OLFU)
External Vice-President | evp.amsaphil@gmail.com

Roda Tessa L. Estrella, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
Secretary-General | secgeneral.amsaphil@gmail.com

Johna Pauline O. Mandac, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
Treasurer | treasurer.amsaphil@gmail.com

Megan R. Bang-asan, AMSA UERMMCI
Publicity Officer | publicity.amsaphil@gmail.com

Kim Patrick S. Tejano, ComDRS (PLM)
National Officer for Human Rights and Peace | norp.amsaphil@gmail.com

Raiza Michaella A. Kasilag, ComDRS (PLM)
National Officer for Medical Education | nome.amsaphil@gmail.com

Mark Anthony T. Sanchez, AMSA UST
National Officer for Professional Exchange | neo.amsaphil@gmail.com

Joseph John S. Sanchez, AMSA UST
National Officer for Public Health | noph.amsaphil@gmail.com

Noriel P. Calaguas, ACSIS (ASMPH)
National Officer for Reproductive Health including HIV/AIDS | nora.amsaphil@gmail.com

Cristina A. Dorado, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
National Officer for Research Exchange | nore.amsaphil@gmail.com

Kimberly Anne G. Ednalino, MSSR-IPPNW Philippines (UP)
AMSEP National Director | amsep.amsaphil@gmail.com