General Meetings

By Raquel Uy & Ramona Locsin New fiscal year, new venue! The 1st APO General Meeting of the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 was held on February 2, 2011 at the Bayanihan Center, United Laboratories, Mandaluyong City. A large turnout was expected due to the day’s lecture topic and the prominence of the speaker. Registration did not disappoint and the roster showed a mélange of attendees- APO members, non-APO members and even graduate students from the Orthodontic programs of different universities.

By Dr. Karen Piamonte-Miranda Last April 7, 2010 was APO’s 8th general meeting held at the Rockwell Club in Makati. The venue was packed that day with a total of 74 members in attendance. After the usual registration, breakfast and fellowship, Dr. Jose Rivera shared some of their experiences in their recent trip to Australia when they attended the WFO last February. Dr. Emerlinda Galang also gave an update regarding PBO matters while Dr. Roberto Tan gave an update regarding the upcoming 7th APO Biennial National Orthodontic Congress.

By Dr Connie Ong APO’s 7th general meeting was held last January 27, 2010 at the Rockwell Club, Makati headed by the Manila Cell Group 3. The meeting started with an invocation and national anthem followed by the welcoming address of Dr. Jose Manuel Rivera, APO President for 2008-2010. After the reports of various committee chairs, Dr. Ramona Locsin introduced our speakers for the day, Dr. Cristina Lagaya-Estrada and Dr. Dennis Lim.

By Dr. Maria Emilyn Bautista de Marcaida The 5th APO General meeting 2008-2009 held at Palm Grove, Rockwell Club, Makati last Aug 5 2009 was particularly memorable because aside from the socially relevant topics discussed, this day marked the occasion of the interment of our dear Mother of Democracy Corazon Aquino. With that in mind, Dr. Rossana Sanchez led the invocation with special intention for our beloved ex-President at about 8:40 am. This was followed by the National Anthem. After which, APO president, Dr. Jose Manuel Rivera gave the welcome remarks. This meeting was hosted by Quezon City 4 with