Several years back, the Philippine Board of Orthodontics was run by a select group of individuals who had seemingly unattainable goals for the future of their specialty in the country. Today, the PBO has become an institution. It has gradually grown in number to include all those who believe that being in a specialty requires [...]
I feel so many emotions tonight. Humbled by the trust you have placed in me. Grateful for your support. Apprehensive of the weight on my shoulders. Hopeful for the future. Most importantly, though, I am emboldened to face the challenges ahead because of your confidence. Let us revisit our organizational objectives and blaze new and [...]
This is the first time in the history of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists and the Philippine Board of Orthodontics that the induction ceremony is held virtually. The health crisis and economic difficulties that we are facing do not stop us from moving forward. As long as we give our best efforts and we believe [...]
Ten years ago, I stood before this august body as a new diplomate along with Dr. Marievic Reyes and Dr. Dennis Lim. Today, I am extremely honored to stand here again and accept the chairmanship of Philippine Board of Orthodontics. I am earnestly grateful and humbled for the trust and confidence I have received from [...]
I accept the position as chairman of the PBO with humility. I am sure that despite my best efforts, I will disappoint some of you at times. But I am confident that with our very able and reliable executive council and support of all the PBO diplomates, the task will not be so daunting. To [...]
The past two years have seen the PBO under my helm. It has been such an honor, and I am very grateful to everyone who has generously given me their support, especially the PBO officers and committee heads. These past years have seen the PBO being active in global events such as the World Federation [...]
The World Federation of Orthodontists, like the United Nations, is comprised of the nationally recognized orthodontic specialty societies and associations from 109 nations of which the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO) has been a Charter Member since 1995. The WFO has also recognized 15 orthodontic certifying boards around the world, including the Philippine Board of [...]
Fellow orthodontists and distinguished guests, Good evening to all of you. It seemed so recent when I reluctantly accepted the post of Chair of the Philippine Board of Orthodontics. Following in the footsteps of the most esteemed orthodontists in the Philippines, I was wary if I could take the job and accomplish what they did [...]
All graduate orthodontic students whose university programs applied for accreditation with the Philippine Board of Orthodontics are enjoined to take advantage of their eligibility to apply for “dues-free” student membership in the World Federation of Orthodontists. Contact your program chair for more information or go to Vol. 18 found in http://www.wfo.org/news/gazettes/past-gazettes
Click here to download: “Philippine Board of Orthodontics 2011-2012: True Convergence and Change”, by Dr. Robert I. Eustaquio, PBO Chair 2011-2012.
