1^st KITAP Organizational Meeting of Region X

by Helga Myra Socorro V. De Guzman

October 16, 2010 9:00am

Department Of Environment and Natural Resources

16 Kidney Transplants

4 Dialysis Patients (KPAS - Kidney Patients Association)

2 Doctors – Dr. Ramon Moreno, Chief Professional Medical Staff NMMC;

                  Dr. Jason Sangkula, Region X Adviser

2 Priests – Fr. Manol Monteclaros & Fr. Demli Valmores, a Kidney Donor;

                both from St. John Vianney Seminary

Ms. Merlyn Gabutan – KPAS Coordinator

Rudy Soriano – Medical Social Worker NMMC

Spouses & Parents of Dialysis patients

Ms. E. Chona De Jesus, OIC, NKTI-MSSD

Ms. Teresita V. Prima, KITAP President, Chairman Governance Committee

Mr. Emmanuel De la Cruz, VP-External, Chairman Education & Advocacy Committee

Ms. Helga Myra Socorro V. De Guzman, Auditor, Chairman Membership Development Committee

We started the meeting at around 9:30 am at the conference hall in one of the offices in DENR. Mr. Jerome Ventic   was the master of ceremonies. He opened the meeting with a short talk, stressing on building relationships, keeping the Old and welcoming the new ones.  The invocation was led by Ms. Estrellita Ballescas.  Ms. Merlyn Gabutan led the National Anthem.  To break the ice, everybody was asked to introduce and say a little something about themselves. Mr. Rafael Siojo did the welcome remarks.   In Mr. Manny de la Cruzes’ overview, he quoted Dr. Ona from his talk at Richmonde Hotel. “One Filipino dies from kidney failure every hour” – Dr. E. Ona.