NIH 2013 Program - University of the Philippines Manila
NIH 2013 Program - University of the Philippines Manila
NIH 2013 Program - University of the Philippines Manila
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MESSAGE OF THE PCHRD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR<br />
!<br />
Republic <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Philippines</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Science and Technology<br />
PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR HEALTH<br />
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT<br />
Bicutan, Taguig City<br />
MESSAGE<br />
I am pleased to express my warmest greetings to <strong>the</strong> National Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Philippines</strong> <strong>Manila</strong> (UPM-<strong>NIH</strong>) on <strong>the</strong> occasion <strong>of</strong> its 15 th anniversary<br />
celebration toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> 11 th <strong>University</strong> Science and Technology Week and <strong>the</strong> 4 th Metro<br />
<strong>Manila</strong> Health Research and Development Consortium.<br />
The partnership <strong>of</strong> UPM-<strong>NIH</strong> and <strong>the</strong> Philippine Council for Health Research and<br />
Development (PCHRD) through <strong>the</strong> years has created a strong foundation for health research<br />
in <strong>the</strong> country to flourish. By working toge<strong>the</strong>r towards a common goal, we have achieved<br />
major achievements based on health researches that impact <strong>the</strong> social and economic<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Philippines</strong>.<br />
Congratulations and I wish you every success in your future endeavors.<br />
Mabuhay ang <strong>NIH</strong>!<br />
!<br />
JAIME C. MONTOYA, MD, MSc, CESO III<br />
Executive Director<br />
Philippine Council for Health Research and Development<br />
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