13/03/2026
PHARMACISTS FIRST.
Our profession deserves leadership that listens, serves, and works for every Filipino pharmacist.
At a time when healthcare is evolving and the role of pharmacists continues to expand, the Philippine Pharmacists Association must be strong, united, and truly centered on its members.
This is the commitment of SYNERGY.
A team composed of leaders from different sectors of pharmacy—community practice, hospital, academia, research, regulation, and professional service—working together with one shared purpose:
To put pharmacists first.
We believe that the strength of our profession comes from three enduring values:
Experience – Leaders who understand the realities of pharmacy practice and know what works.
Integrity – Leadership that is accountable, transparent, and responsive to every member.
Service – A commitment to serve the profession and strengthen the pharmacy community together.
Guided by Synergy, Stewardship, and Future-Focused Reform, we aim to advance:
• Member-First Governance
• A Stronger Professional Voice
• Future-Ready Pharmacy Leadership
Because when pharmacists stand together, our profession moves forward together.
VOTE STRAIGHT.
VOTE SYNERGY.
Board of Trustees
• Vicente U. Briones, RPh
• Ma. Lourdes S. Garganera, RPh
• Maryglen F. Gargantiel, RPh, RN, MAN, MSPh
• Atty. Ranielle Y. Mendoza, RPh, JD
• Kenny James P. Merin, RPh, PhD
• Maria Joycelyn A. Posadas, RPh, MBA
• Adelina C. Royo, PhD, RPh
• Maria Lourdes C. Santiago, RPh, MSc, MM
• Christina Liza R. Sta. Maria, RPh, MBAH
Regional Vice Presidents
• Jennifer M. Flores, RPh, REB, JD, MBA — Luzon
• Mellisa R. Dela Cruz-Mirto, RPh — Visayas
• Crestituta S. Quilla, RPh, MSPharm — Mindanao
Section Representatives
• Fatima May R. Tesoro, PhD, RPh — Pharmaceutical Education
• Joshua H. Santos, RPh, PhD — Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Mariel Glendale Young Tiu-Malabag, RPh, LPT, MSPharm — Pharmaceutical Practice
Experience integrity service.
Experience. Integrity. Service.