On January 11, 2018, Philippine FETP was awarded with Certificate of Accreditation by the Global Accrediting Body of TEPHINET. Philippine FETP is the first program in Asia and seventh worldwide to be accredited. On February 19, 2018, the Certificate was presented to the Secretary of Health.
Awarding of Certificate to Sec. Francisco Duque
From left to right: ASec. Lyndon Lee Suy, Dr. Alethea De Guzman, Dr. Irma Asuncion, ASec. Maria Francia Laxamana, Dr. Ma. Nemia Sucaldito, Sec. Francisco Duque, USec. Gerardo Bayugo, and Dr. Vikki Carr de los Reyes
On January 23, 2018, Development of Analysis and Reporting Guidelines for Fireworks – Related Injuries Surveillance during Yuletide Season was conducted to produce a manual of operation for FETP Training Staff. It was attended by selected FETP graduates and fellows.
On March 13-16, 2018, Finalization of FETP Fellow’s Handbook was conducted in Country Chateau, Tagaytay City, Philippines. The purpose of this activity is to finalize the handbook that will serve as a guide to the trainees on the policies and guidelines of FETP.
FETP fellows investigated Measles outbreaks in Davao City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Antique Province, and Taguig City, Philippines.
On March 5, 2018, an official order from the Department was released appointing Dr. Ferchito L. Avelino as the new Epidemiology Bureau Director. He is the former Director III of Bureau of Quarantine and a graduate of Philippine FETP Batch 7.
