Nurturing the Filipino child
MANILA, Philippines -In celebration of its 65th anniversary this year, the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) is holding its first ever expo at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, a power-packed two days of total family health care for the Filipino child. Today is the last day of the expo.
“This expo is envisioned to serve as a venue for the PPS to gather families and communities and to guide them in the best ways to nurture the Filipino child. It will showcase products that cater to the needs of children and will feature ideas, insights and activities that promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle for the whole family,” says Dr. Francis Dimalanta, chairman of the expo, which is the major fund raising event of the PPS for its Diamond Jubilee. Proceeds will go to its Piso Para sa Scholar (PPS)College Scholarship Grants.
The Philippine Pediatric Society is a formidable institution, with over 4,500 members nationwide. There will be specialized talks today by experts on child health and well-being, which will include the following: Pedia Eye Exams by Dr. Carlos Chua, Dental Care by Dr. Mayee Regudo, Protecting Your Child From the Sun by Dr. Angela Esguerra, Injury Prevention in Children by Dr. Dure Fe Tagayuna, Sports and Fitness by Coach Jim Saret, Bone Health by Dr. Jericho Thaddeus Luna, Yoga: Why It’s Good to Start Young by Tristan Choa, Lifestyle Management by Dr. Mary Ann Prudencio, Urinary Screening by Dr. Lorna Simangan, When to Worry About Fever and Rash by Dr. Emy Asetre-Luna and TeenAge Pregnancy On the Rise by Dr. Debbie Azan Red.
