President Benigno S. Aquino III lauded medical institutions for their
continued efforts towards the advancement of the administration's national
agenda of Universal Health Care.
"Medical institutions such as yours are vital pillars in nation-building:
They help secure the foundation of our health-care sector by providing
their students with quality medical education, fostered by a culture of
inquiry and innovation," the Chief Executive said in his message to the
Association of Philippine Medical Colleges on the occasion of its 46th
Annual Convention on Thursday.
The APMC is holding its 46th Annual Convention "Enhancing the Medical
School's Participation in Nation Building," at the West Visayas State
University, La Paz, Iloilo City. The convention started on February 7 and
would end on Feb. 9.
"Your government counts on your continued efforts towards the advancement
of our national agenda of Universal Health Care," the President said.
He hopes that the event may serve as a dynamic platform for research and
information covering the varied disciplines in the medical field.
"Our collective task of sustaining the momentum of revitalization relies on
our passion and dedication to our respective pursuits. Let us remain
galvanized by the tremendous potential of the Filipino, as we bring forth
lasting, meaningful reform in our country," he said. PND (js)
