Established on April 25, 1973, the Philippine College of Chest Physicians is a value- centered specialty organization acknowledged as the authority in pulmonary medicine in the country, setting the benchmark of excellence in the practice of pulmonary medicine in the Philippines. It empowers its members, to provide socially relevant in the field to provide excellent patient care to the Filipino people. Our immediate goals are to advocate for policy change, elevate training programs and CME to international standards and lead or collaborate on research for lung health. We also aim to promote greater involvement, collaborative partnership and strategic alliances with Asian and International organizations relating to academe, clinical , research and policy- making activities.