Alzheimer's Disease Association of the Philippines (ADAP)
Rm 410,  Medical Arts Bldg. St. Luke's Medical Center
Quezon City, Metro Manila
 Tel. No.: (632)723-1039
    email: secretariat@alzphilippines.com

ABOUT  US

The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines (ADAP), founded in March 2000 and a member of the Alzheimer’s Disease International in 2002, is an organization composed of persons with dementia and their family caregivers, dedicated doctors with special interest in dementia, allied –medical professionals and others involved in the care of patients.  It is the mission of ADAP to assist families through educational programs and support services to optimize quality of life for afflicted individuals and their families; to raise awareness about dementia; to promote advocacy for elderly quality care;  and to support research in dementia

Vision:

We the prime movers in the care of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders envision:

The Filipino people optimally addressing issues associated with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders, being one with the world in continuously striving for a life that is dignified, productive, and full of hope for patients and their families.

Mission:

To be in the forefront of increasing the level of awareness for Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders, creating optimal support services for patients, their families and caregivers, and providing all available support to healthcare professionals, individuals, and institutions for the advancement of research.

Values:

Passion for excellence

  • We demand of ourselves the highest standards in every endeavor we will undertake.

Social Responsibility

  • We take an active role in advocating solutions that address the needs of AD patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals involving:

    • Legislation

    • Disease Management Guidelines

    • Public Fora and Advocacy Programs

  • We are continuously in-touch with the realities in the Philippine setting as it affects the management of AD and related disorders.

  • We work in collaboration with other sectors and organizations in addressing issues related to AD and related disorders.

Commitment

  • We willingly share precious time, expertise, and resources for the continuous growth of ADAP and realization of its vision.

Innovation

  • We continuously explore viable new and alternative approaches in attaining the ADAP Vision.

  • We maintain a critical yet an open mind in every undertaking that would lead to the attainment of the ADAP Vision.

Ethical

  • We work within the boundaries of acceptable norms and standards and we constantly seek for enlightenment on issues on preservation of the dignity of human life.

Scientific Advancement

  • We consciously share, organize, and analyze data for the advancement of the management of AD and related disorders.

  • We value the scientific process, identifying and prioritizing research for the attainment of the ADAP Vision.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Dr. Ma. Socorro C. Martinez
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Ester Bitanga
SECRETARY Maria Milagros Cuyegkeng-Fontanilla
TREASURER Dr. Medylyn Balatbat
PRO Dr. Monina Garduno-Cruz

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Paulino Tenchavez Dr. Grace Orteza
Dr. Shelly Dela Vega Dr. Philip Ramiro
Dr. Mayvelyn Gose Dr. Joven Cuanang
Dr. Miguel Ramos Dr. Lourdes Ledesma
Dr. Ma. Socorro C. Martinez Maria Milagros Cuyegkeng-Fontanilla
Dr. Ester Bitanga Dr. Medylyn Balatbat
Dr. Monina Garduno-Cruz  
   

 

The ADAP Logo
The logo is comprised of two figures which symbolizes the patient with DEMENTIA (in VIOLET, the international color fro brain disease) and the CAREGIVER (in RED, the universal color for love and caring). The caregiver arm around the patient's back a sign of physical, emotional and spiritual support while hand holds the patient's right hand as a sign of commitment. ADAP dedicates itself in promoting the welfare of the patient and the caregiver.