NADA Philippines 
6th NADA PHILIPPINES ANNUAL FORUM – “Facing the Challenges by Using Ear Acupuncture in the Philippine Drug War”
Every year since 2010, NADA Philippines has held a regular forum where Acudetox Specialists (ADSes) join hands and share their different experiences from all over the Philippines.
For this year’s activity, NADA Philippines is inviting NADA Acudetox Specialists from other countries to join us and be part of this yearly celebration of sharing and networking.
NADA Philippines will be holding its 6th National Annual Forum on February 25, 2017 (Saturday), at the Quezon City Sports Club, E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City, with the theme Facing the Challenges by Using Ear Acudetox in the Philippine Drug War.”
The 6th NADA Philippines Annual Forum will highlight the contribution of NADA Protocol (Ear Acupuncture) in addressing the growing problem of substance abuse in the country. It will feature international speakers who will discuss holistic interventions and approaches that addressed social issues and challenges in drug addiction and other crises. Experts from academic and clinical practices will provide background knowledge in the areas of research, addiction medicine and family counseling. Local speakers are invited to share meaningful insights and lessons in using ear acudetox amid the Philippine drug war.
The forum is open to ADSes, their families, friends, and supporters of NADA Philippines. We are looking forward to your attendance/participation in this annual activity.
Registration rates are as follows:
ADS rate:
Early Bird – 800 PHP
On Site – 1,000 PHP
Non-ADS rate:
Early Bird – 1,000 PHP
On Site – 1, 200 PHP
All early bird registration fees should be deposited on or before February 15, 2017 (Wednesday) to our NADA BPI account with the following details:
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Name: NADA PHILS
Account Number: 3081-1171-78
Kindly e-mail a copy of your deposit slip to nadaphilippines@gmail.com and present the original copy at the forum registration for verification. For questions and clarifications, you may reach us at 0917-7305964, or email us at at the abovementioned address.
Thank you and we are looking forward to your attendance/participation in this annual activity!
Sixth National Acupuncture Detoxification Association
(NADA) Philippines Annual Forum
NADA Philippines:
Facing the Challenges by Using Ear Acupuncture in the Philippine Drug War
Morning Program
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Registration and ‘Feel the Qi’ | |
| 8:30 – 8:45 | National Anthem and Invocation | |
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8:45 – 9:00
9:00 – 9:20
9:20 – 9:35
9:35 – 9:50
9:50 – 10:00
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Opening Remarks
Janet Pimentel-Paredes, Board President , NADA Philippines
Keynote Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial, MPH, CESOII, Secretary, Department of Health
Message Dr. Francis Ras, OIC Director-General, PITAHC DOH
The Role of LGU in the Battle Against Substance Abuse Hon. Josefina ‘Joy’ G. Belmonte-Alimurung, Vice Mayor , Quezon City
Inspirational Message Dr. Michael O. Smith, Founder, National Acupuncture Detoxification Association |
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| 10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:35
10:35 – 11:00 |
Break
Weaving the Threads of Hope Trisha Janine Sanijon , ADS and Trainer, NADA Philippines
Cordillera Community Based Drug Rehabilitation Dr. Vicky Ducat, Vice President, NADA Philippines |
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11:00 – 11:15
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Open Forum | |
| 11:15 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:15
12:15 |
Research Designs in Traditional Medicine: Issues and Perspectives
Dr. Gemiliano Aligui Board Member, NADA Philippines Open Forum
Lunch |
Afternoon Program
| 1:15 – 1:30
1:30 – 2:00
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Intermission
Kim Madridejos and Company
Bio-Psychosocial Perspective on the Problem of Addiction and Impact on Families Dr. Allan Dionisio Department of Family and Community Medicine National Poison Management and Control Center Philippine General Hospital
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| 2:00 – 2:15
2:15 – 3:00
3:00 – 3:15
3:15 – 3:45
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Open Forum
NADA Training and Practice in North America: The Spirit of NADA Strengthens Sara Bursac, Executive Director , NADA United States of America
Break
Acupuncture in Post Disaster Missions and Refugees Sylvia Kohn Pandey |
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| 3:45 – 4:15
4:15- 4:30
4:30 – 4:45 |
NADA Philippines’ Work with Drug Surrenderees Maria Amparo Peralta, ADS, NADA Philippines
Synthesis John Joseph Posadas, ADS and Trainer, NADA Philippines
Invitation to ADSes and Program Closing Mac Gerald Cueto, Board Member, NADA Philippines |
Dorothy May Nubla and George Facsoy
Hosts
NADA Philippines 