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Charmaine Roson
Principal Consultant
Asia Actual Philippines

“This MOA signals a strong commitment from the Philippines to attract global medical device and pharmaceutical companies by offering incentives and streamlined regulatory support.”

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Charmaine is a seasoned expert in medical device consulting for the Philippines at Asia Actual, where she has secured over 500 medical device application approvals since joining as Principal Consultant in 2015. With more than 15 years of experience leading regulatory operations for major multinational companies, she is a key figure in the industry, bringing unparalleled expertise to her role.

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Philippines Incentivizes Local Medical Device Manufacturing

Published: August 22nd, 2024

In an important move for the development of medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, the Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to establish the nation’s inaugural Pharma-Med Development Hub. This MOA was formalized by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel A. Zacate and PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga on July 31st.

Ushering in a New Era for Local Philippine Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sectors

The establishment of the Pharma-Med Development Hub represents a significant investment for the Philippines. This dedicated center is designed to attract both domestic and international firms engaged in the manufacturing of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, as well as research and development (R&D), clinical testing, and trials. Companies operating within the zone will benefit from various incentives, including tax breaks and streamlined regulatory processes.

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