General Manager, Asia Actual (Philippines)

About Glend Llantada

Glend joined Asia Actual in 2016 as the General Manager of Asia Actual in Manila. Equipped with 30 years of experience in medical equipment services, Glend brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the industry. Throughout his tenure, Glend has provided support in Product Registration, Importation, and Distribution of Medical/IVD equipment/devices for over 500 products.

Prior to Asia Actual, Glend has overseen services and operations for several medical equipment companies in the Philippines and has acquired years of training on a variety of medical equipment products both locally and abroad. Glend holds a BS degree in Electronics Engineering from the Apua Institute of Techonology in Manila and even now maintains his valid Professional Regulation Commission license.

Entries by Glend Llantada

Philippines Incentivizing Local Medical Device Manufacturing

March 19, 2024/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

On March 14th, 2024, the Philippines FDA announced plans to accelerate medical device and pharma manufacturing through proposed ecozones.

The Philippines FDA Issues Guidance for Retailers of Medical Devices

October 15, 2021/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

On October 7, 2021, the Philippines FDA released FDA Circular No.2021-0021. The new regulations apply to establishments that provide medical devices Direct to Consumers (DTC) including pharmacies and eCommerce storefronts.

The Philippines FDA Releases List of VAT Exempt Therapeutic Products

September 22, 2021/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

On September 14th, the Philippines FDA released FDA Advisory No.2021-2293, outlining the list of VAT-Exempt Products pursuant to Republic Act No. 11534, otherwise known as the “Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act.”

Sales Target Spotlight: Philippines’ St. Luke’s Medical Center

April 27, 2021/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) in both Quezon City and Taiguig/Global City are top-tier hospitals with Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation that operate at the quality of international standards. The use of novel technologies for procedures such as 2D and 3D breast ultrasound, laser dermatology procedures, robotic assisted urological surgeries, etc. make SLMC a great target for innovative medical device manufacturers.

Philippines FDA Alters Requirements for Radiation Licensing During COVID-19

December 17, 2020/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

FDA’s Circular No. 2020-035 will take into effect immediately, and will pertain to the conduct of licensing inspection for radiation facilities in particular.

Philippines Releases US$9M To Hospitals For COVID-19 Response

June 24, 2020/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

The PCSO is a major source of funding for new hospital construction and medical device and equipment purchases and is often overlooked by outside suppliers. Medical device manufacturers should discuss with their Philippines distributors about what opportunities are available through the PCSO.

PHILIPPINES NEW MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATIONS TO LAUNCH IN APRIL

February 22, 2019/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

Philippines Proposes New Fees for Medical Device Registration

July 11, 2018/in Latest Updates, Philippines/by Glend Llantada

The Philippines Department of Health published a draft schedule of fees to be charged for medical device registrations under the new Rules next year. As per Administrative Order 2018-0002, medical devices will be classified by increasing risk from A to D.