By
Sheila Covarrubias
ZAMBOANGA CITY, OCT. 18 (PIA) - - Members of the Philippine Veterinary
Medical Association (PVMA)- Western Mindanao Chapter gather in Zamboanga City
for a 3-day assembly forming part of the post Fiesta Hermosa events.
As this
developed, Mayor Celso Lobregat thanked the PVMA for organizing the Regional
Convention in Zamboanga at a time when the city is in the midst of the Hermosa
Festival month stressing it adds sparkle to the very colorful celebration of
the city’s rich culture and tradition rooted in the people’s strong faith and
devotion to Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar.
The event, slated
from October 16-18, is held at the Zamboecozone Conference Room in San Ramon.
In his message
read for him by City Veterinarian Mario Ariola during the welcome night Monday
(Oct. 16), Lobregat cited the significant role played by veterinarians in the
aspect of medical care of animals, treatment and prevention of diseases of
animals, especially the domestic animals.
“And the first thing that comes to mind is the rabies.
And veterinarians like you are the ones in the forefront of veterinary medicine
or surgery”, the mayor said.
He expressed confidence
that the 3-day event will give the PVMA members the opportunity to be updated
on the latest trends of the profession and to better prepare them for emerging
challenges.
Lobregat added that Fiesta Hermosa which culminated
with the Fiesta Pilar celebration last October 12 was a resounding success as
evidenced by the throngs of people that participated and witnessed the
different events despite the unstable weather condition.
The PVMA Regional
Convention themed “The Holistic Initiative: Strengthening the Mind, Body and
Spirit of Veterinarians through Continuous Education, Zealous Practice and
Comradeship”, forms part of the Fiesta Hermosa celebration this month.
Numerous other gatherings were held here during the
Fiesta Hermosa and these included the Regional Convention of the Operating Room
Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP) and the 4th IBP
Mindanao Convention of Lawyers among others.
(JPA/SC/CIO/PIA9)
