The Philippine College of Chest Physicians

We are a specialty society of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), a component society of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), a member society of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).






Public Advisory on the Interpretation of Spirometry



Public Advisory on the Interpretation of Spirometry

Spirometry is a medical test used to measure lung function and plays a key role in diagnosing and managing conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory illnesses. While the test itself may appear straightforward, its interpretation is not. International standards emphasize that spirometry results must always be reviewed within the proper clinical context and by appropriately trained medical professionals. We are increasingly concerned about the growing practice of spirometry results being interpreted by non-physicians and physicians without formal or adequate training in respiratory medicine. Allied health professionals play a crucial role in delivering high quality spirometry and ensuring accurate and reliable results. However, interpreting those results and making diagnostic conclusions are medical acts that fall within the practice of medicine.


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𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗣𝗖𝗕 & 𝟰𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗖𝗖𝗣 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

45th ANNUAL CHEST CONVENTION

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: March 2–4, 2027
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: EDSA Shangri-La Hotel,
Manila, Philippines

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: The official webpage is now live! Visit https://apcb2027manila.org to register and explore the preliminary program, venue highlights and upcoming abstract submission deadlines.

Join us at the forefront of global pulmonary innovation. See you in Manila!

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43rd Annual Chest Convention

ENIGMAS LECTURES IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE!

ENIGMAS LECTURES: NOW AVAILABLE!


Session on Digital Techonology in Pulmonary Medicine


Useful Apps and Sites for the Clinician
by Earl Louis A. Sempio, MD, FPCP, FPCCP

E-Health: Wearable Technology
by Patrick Gerard L. Moral, MD, FPCP, FPCCP



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Philippine Journal of Chest Diseases

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Early Access Articles NOW LIVE!
New Early Access articles have been published and are now available online. These articles have completed peer review and have been published online ahead of assignment to a regular issue.

We invite authors to submit their original research articles for consideration in upcoming issues. Thank you for your usual support of the Journal!


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3rd Wednesday of June of every year is ‘National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Day’

PROCLAMATION 1104 issued on December 4, 2025.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has designated the third Wednesday of June of each year as “National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Day” to further increase the public’s awareness of pulmonary rehabilitation as treatment for patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs).
Proclamation 1104 tasked the DOH to lead the observance of National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Day and to coordinate with non-government organizations (NGOs) like the Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) and the private sector “to implement collaborative activities that promote pulmonary rehabilitation in the country.”

Source : GMA Integrated News December 8, 2025

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“Meeting the Needs and Challenges with Cutting-Edge Technology:
The Role of Interventional Pulmonology in Asia- Pacific”


The Asian-Pacific Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology has entrusted the Interventional Pulmonology Council of the Philippine College of Chest Physicians to host the upcoming 11th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology in a joint congress with the Annual Chest Convention of the college in March 2027.


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STATEMENT ON USING MILK AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR TUBERCULOSIS MEDICATION


STATEMENT ON USING MILK AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR TUBERCULOSIS MEDICATION

Amid misinformation about the health benefits of drinking milk to combat tuberculosis, the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) and Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP) Council on Tuberculosis would like to clarify that tuberculosis is a disease entity caused by: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is transmitted through airborne droplets between people. Active TB disease, with susceptible strains, can be cured by a combination of a 4-drug regimen: isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol given over a span of 6 months. Milk supplementation supports bone health but is not an alternative to TB management. Delay of treatment can cause spread to other organs and other people, and may even lead to death.




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MISSION-VISION

PCCP commits to actively improve lung health in the Philippines and Asia through maintaining the standard of excellence in health care practice, education and research in pulmonary medicine.

By 2030,PCCP, as the acknowledged and leading authority in Pulmonary Medicine, sets the benchmarks of excellence in the country and is at par with international medical community.


Contact Information

Give us a call or flick us an email
and one of our secretariat will be in touch as soon as possible.

Email: secretariat@philchest.com

Landline: +632 8924-9204
Our website :
https://philchest.org.ph

You can also visit us at:
84A Malakas Street Pinyahan, Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 18:00



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