Leptospirosis

This was emphasized today by Dr. Rey B. Aquino, PhilHealth President and CEO in support of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s and Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III’s call for all-out efforts to address the increasing number of leptospirosis cases noted in hospitals, particularly in the National Capital Region, in the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy.

Noting that leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica may be classified as Case type C, Aquino said that PhilHealth members who might be admitted in Levels 3 and 4 hospitals may avail themselves of allowances for hospital room and board fees of up to P800.00 per day and allowances for drugs and medicines of up to P28,000 per single period of confinement. “They may also avail of as much as P21,000 for supplies, x-ray and other laboratory exams that may be administered during the entire period of confinement,” he said.

The PhilHealth Chief added that members may also avail of allowances for the professional fees of attending physicians at P700.00 per day, for a maximum of P5,600.00 for daily visits of specialists.

Patients requiring dialysis are similarly entitled to additional allowance of P560.00 for the professional fees of nephrologists, and about P1,200.00 per session for the use of the hemodialysis room.

Aquino stressed that availment of these benefits is subject to medical evaluation and existing policies on claims payment. He advised employed and individually paying members (IPMs) to have at least three months’ premium contributions within a six-month period prior to the month of availment to be able to avail of these benefits.

On the other hand, sponsored and overseas worker-members may avail themselves of the special package within the validity period of their PhilHealth coverage as reflected in their PhilHealth cards and enhanced Member Data Records (MDRs) respectively. “They must have a copy of their MDRs attached to their claim documents,” Aquino emphasized.

Noting that the cases of leptospirosis were mostly in areas heavily affected by typhoon Ondoy, Aquino added that the government agency has made benefits availment easier by temporarily doing away with the Affidavit of Loss usually required from members requesting for replacement of their Member Data Records or Number Cards.

From January to June this year, PhilHealth has paid about P2.3 million in benefits for the confinement of members and their dependents due to leptospirosis. The amount represents payment for about 324 claims, with each claim averaging P7,377.00.

Manila Fame International 2009

Discover Philippine best designs presented with bright smiles and experience world-renowned Filipino warmth and hospitality only at Manila F.A.M.E. International’s 50th edition.

Asia’s Best Design destination is extra special. According to Thelma Dumpit-Murillo, Over-all Project Director of Manila F.A.M.E and Deputy Executive of Director of of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), “the show opens it two venues to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors, and to answer the clamor of our buyers asking for more of the unique and new products from the Philippines.”

Buyer Rewards Program

100 regular and 100 new buyers who have registered online are in for special privileges and perks through Manila F.A.M.E.’s Buyer Rewards Program for the golden edition of  Manila F.A.M.E. International.

Regular Buyer Profile

• Interior designer, buying agent, owner, or manager/executive of retail businesses who have attended Manila F.A.M.E. for three (3) consecutive editions (April and October 2008 and April 2009)
• Foreign buyer
• Registered online

Regular Buyers are entitled to the following:

• Complimentary hotel accommodations for three (3) days, two (2) nights with daily breakfast
• Pass to Mabuhay Night
• Use of buyer facilities inside the fair
• Access to Buyers’ Lounge

New Buyer Profile

• Interior designer, buying agent, owner, or manager/executive of retail businesses who is attending Manila F.A.M.E. for the first time
• With existing business which has been in operation for a minimum of two (2) years
• Foreign buyer
• Registered online

New Buyers are entitled to the following:

• US$ 500 Privilege Voucher to be used as payment for booked/sample orders during the tradeshow
• Pass to Mabuhay Night
• Use of buyer facilities inside the fair
• Access to Buyers’ Lounge

Program Mechanics

Regular Buyer Incentive

1. Buyers must register online to confirm attendance in the October 2009 show.

1. The Manila F.A.M.E. Project Team, with the help of the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) and Business Support Organizations (BSOs), will profile, evaluate, and shortlist buyers who can be part of the program.

1. Once validated, CITEM, through the FTSC shall send a notice of buyer’s incentive package, and to re-confirm attendance to Manila F.A.M.E.“No show” buyers will not be able to avail of any future incentives from Manila F.A.M.E.

1. Qualified buyers must visit Manila F.A.M.E. International between 15-18 October 2009 at the SMX Convention Center and World Trade Center, Pasay City. They must also attend the Mabuhay Night.

1. Buyer must submit completed Buyer Assessment form to the Manila F.A.M.E. Secretariat at the end of their visit.

New Buyer Incentive

1. Only the first 100 new foreign buyers who have registered online from July-September 2009 can avail themselves of the Manila F.A.M.E. International Privilege Vouchers.Foreign buyers who have registered prior to the launch of the program may also qualify.

1. CITEM will verify the company and buyer profile through the FTSC and/or Philippine Embassy. Once verified, CITEM shall send an official e-mail of their entitlement of the Privilege Voucher and advise them of its mechanics. Buyers must confirm receipt of e-mail.

1. The privilege vouchers will only be given upon actual registration of the buyer during the show. Qualified buyers must present passport, boarding pass, and official e-mail form Manila F.A.M.E. to the show Secretariat at the Registration Counter. After verification, qualified buyers may claim the Privilege Voucher.

1. Foreign buyers may use Manila F.A.M.E. Privilege Voucher as partial/full payment of orders placed only during the fair.

Beauty & Wellness

Date: September 28, 2009
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Manila Grand Opera Hotel
925 Rizal Ave. Cor. Doroteo Jose Sta. Cruz Manila
Convention Fee: Php 1,000.00

The fee is inclusive of food and drinks PLUS certificate of attendance/participation to the event.

What’s more is that, if you have any products to promote and to sample (nearest approximate number of attendees is two hundred plus++), please notify the organizers so we can provide a small space for you at the event, where you can display and even demonstrate the use of your products to attendees of the convention. This will come as first-come first served basis.

Organized by:
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
College of Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Tourism and Transportation Management Department
M.H. Del Pilar Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila
In cooperation with Eunice Estipona.

Prior Registration is a must. Go to this link to download the registration form: Download Registration Form

You can also email Eunice yunesa@yahoo.com to be sent a registration form via email.

For Payments, please make check payable to Yolanda T. Montances (Convention Adviser)
Deposit to METROBANK (Pureza, Sta. Mesa Branch, Manila) SA#283-3-28319785-0. Kindly fax to us ( 63-2) 715-1426 your deposit slip complete with company name, contact person and contact telephone number.