In a significant academic contribution, Mr. Marlon Alap Macadamia, Supervising Trade and Industry Development Specialist at the DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), has shed new light on enhancing the Philippines’ agricultural exports through laboratory accreditation and mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs). His study, titled “The Effect of Mutual Recognition Arrangements on Agricultural Exports of the Philippines: The continue reading : DTI-PAB Scholar Emphasized the Impact of Laboratory Accreditation and Mutual Recognition Arrangements in Boosting Philippine Agricultural Exports
Strengthening Networks: DTI-PAB Holds Annual Forum and Capacity-Building Program for Accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies
Makati City, June 3, 2024 — The Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) conducted its annual Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) Forum under its Laboratory Accreditation Division (LAD) at the Hotel 1898 in Makati City. This forum is a pivotal event aimed at ensuring that DTI-PAB-accredited CABs are well-informed about the latest accreditation continue reading : Strengthening Networks: DTI-PAB Holds Annual Forum and Capacity-Building Program for Accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies
DTI-PAB Enhances Accreditation Capabilities in Forum for Technical Assessors, Experts, and Accreditation Evaluation Panel Members
On May 16, 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) hosted a forum for its Technical Assessors, Experts, and Accreditation Evaluation Panel members specifically for the accreditation of Certification Bodies and Verification Bodies at the DTI International Building in Gil Puyat, Makati City. The event aimed to bolster the capabilities continue reading : DTI-PAB Enhances Accreditation Capabilities in Forum for Technical Assessors, Experts, and Accreditation Evaluation Panel Members
DTI-PAB Holds Awareness Session on Safe Spaces Act in Celebration of Women’s Month
In celebration of this year’s National Women’s Month, the Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) conducted an in-person awareness session for its personnel on the Safe Spaces Acton 25 March 2024 at PAB office, 395 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City. The goal of the activity is to emphasize its importance continue reading : DTI-PAB Holds Awareness Session on Safe Spaces Act in Celebration of Women’s Month
DTI-PAB Empowers Healthcare Sector through ISO 15189 Training Initiative
The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB), fulfills its mission by aiding the healthcare sector in elevating the standard of its services. As part of this effort, DTI-PAB has prepared free training programs focused on ISO 15189 for medical testing laboratories. DTI-PAB concluded the first part of its initiative with the “Orientation continue reading : DTI-PAB Empowers Healthcare Sector through ISO 15189 Training Initiative
DTI-PAB Undergoes APAC Peer Evaluation, Reinforcing Commitment to High-Quality Accreditation Services
The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) has undergone a rigorous peer evaluation process conducted by the Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) from January 29 to February 02, 2024. The evaluation was a crucial step in maintaining the Bureau’s signatory status to the APAC Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA). The evaluation covered various continue reading : DTI-PAB Undergoes APAC Peer Evaluation, Reinforcing Commitment to High-Quality Accreditation Services
Role of ISO 15189 Accreditation in Elevating Patient Care Standards
The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) took center stage at the 59th Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) Convention held at the Manila Hotel on December 6, 2023. Mr. Marlon A. Macadamia, the Supervising Trade Industry Development Specialist at DTI-PAB, delivered an insightful presentation on the pivotal role of ISO continue reading : Role of ISO 15189 Accreditation in Elevating Patient Care Standards
DTI-PAB SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The DTI-PAB management committee, headed by Director James E. Empeño, Assistant Director Ernani M. Dionisio, together with the bureau’s division chiefs Ms. Ma. Juanita P. Carpio of Management System Accreditation Division (MSAD), Ms. Michelle P. Esteban of the Laboratory Accreditation Division (LAD), and Ms. Japhet T. Celis of the Promotion and Documentation Division (PDD), completed continue reading : DTI-PAB SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Philippine Accreditation Bureau Receives International Recognition at the 2023 ILAC-IAF Joint Meeting
Recognition as IAF MLA signatory member Before the year ends, the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) once again secured a formal recognition of its competence. At the 2023 International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Joint Meeting in Montreal, Canada, held from November 6-15, 2023, Dir. James E. Empeño, received the formal recognition continue reading : Philippine Accreditation Bureau Receives International Recognition at the 2023 ILAC-IAF Joint Meeting
DTI-PAB Shows Unwavering Support for the Philippine Health Sector’s Quest for Excellence with ISO 15189 Version 2022 Orientation
The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB) reaffirmed its commitment to the enhancement of the Philippine health sector’s quality standards by hosting a two-half-day virtual orientation on the ISO 15189:2022 standard. The event, held on October 17-18, 2023, attracted over 500 participants from all over the Philippines. ISO 15189:2022 is a continue reading : DTI-PAB Shows Unwavering Support for the Philippine Health Sector’s Quest for Excellence with ISO 15189 Version 2022 Orientation