CLAP

Cathlab Associates of the Philippines (CLAP), Inc.

Cathlab Associates of the Philippines (CLAP), Inc. is a the sole cathlab association in the Philippines for allied healthcare professionals and support personnel working in the Cathlab, duly registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 16, 2014. Its Certificate of Registration (COR) was awarded in November 14, 2014. Subsequently, the first CLAP Officers and Board of Directors were elected in that same year. All Cathlab personnel in the Philippines will acquire their continuous education through the association..

The CLAP Secretariat is located at CV Catheterization Laboratory, 3/F St. Luke’s Medical Center, 32nd St. corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City 1632, Taguig City. It is manned by the CLAP Secretary on a project-basis.

Purpose of CLAP

  1. To promote and maintain quality healthcare services to patients undergoing procedures in the catheterization laboratory
  2. To promote camaraderie and collegiality among Cathlab associates including nurses, medical technologists, radiologic technologists, allied health and industry professionals
  3. To provide educational and linkage opportunities to all members and Cathlab associates relative to the practice of invasive cardio-vascular laboratory through discussion, study and symposia; and
  4. To express opinion and take position on issues that generally and/or specifically affect Cathlab associates who practice within the field of invasive cardiology and radiology.

Mission

To ensure the quality of care given to patients, promote the welfare of all Cathlab personnel and establish linkages with the international organizations in the field of invasive cardiology and vascular radiology.

Vision

To be globally recognized organization committed to the advancement of standards of practice in the Cathlab.

Core Values (ICLAP)

  • Integrity
    • We build trust through transparency, responsible actions and honest relationships.

  • Commitment
    • We are true to our pledge to give our time and energy to the ideals that we believe in.

  • Leadership
    • We believe in value-driven leadership to guide and facilitate others to serve the common good.

  • Accountability
    • We are responsible for our words, actions, behaviors and decisions.

  • Professionalism
    • We are qualified, skilled and dedicated.

Brief History

Once a group of cathlab allied healthcare professionals have created a niche in an industry they have learned to love and enjoy, What started as informal agreements to dine out, exchange pleasantries with one another and share experiences inside a fluoroscopically-and-cine-angiographically-radiated cathlab theatres day in and out of their second homes, managers from different hospitals in Metro Manila and suppliers who have become their friends along the way, soon found themselves envisioning a future that is directed towards a unified growth and guided by an effective road map—seeing an established organization that would continue to exist for a good reason. With these core values seeded into their hearts, work began to flourish. After numerous trips to various government institutions, The Cathlab Associates of the Philippines (CLAP), Inc. was born.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022-2023

PAUL II D. FRANCISCO, RN
President

JEANETTE P. LUCE, RN, MAN
Vice President

RIZA P. BERNARDO, RN
Secretary

DOMINICA O. SEBASTIAN, RMT
Assistant Secretary

ENRICO C. MENDOZA, RTRP, RN
Treasurer

MARY ANN D. BORROMEO, RN
Assistant Treasurer

DESIREE LOU T. PAGCU, RN, MN
Auditor

MARY LYNN T. VALDEZ, RN
Press Relations Officer

PAST PRESIDENTS – BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REX B. GARDE, RMT
ALBERTO P. HENOGUIN, RMT, MBA-TEP
CECILYN G. FAYLONA, RN, MHA

BOARD MEMBERS
BRENDA C. VERGARA, RN
CAROLINA E. VELASQUEZ, RN
EMELYN D. LAMBERTO, RN
JOKRICEL G. COTIANGCO, RN
LEILANI JOY R. IGARTA, RMT

NOMELEC
SHYNNE C. BENSURTO, RN
OLIMAR M. CULAWAY, RRT
JEFFREY B. PUERTO, RN
PRECIOUS J. MORAL, RN

CLAP Secretariat:
RHEA ASTORGA

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