Dear Colleagues, In this turbulent year brought about by the financial crisis even healthcare will experience a pinch in revenues and sponsorships. In lieu of more expensive trips to the US or to Europe, we invite you to a more economical alternative here in the Philippines where US$1.00 will fetch about PhP48 and the €1.00 about PhP64. Get the benefits of power packed scientific sessions for 1/3 the cost of travel and have enough time and money left over to enjoy the sites around the country. For more details, please log on to www.paoannualmeeting.com. See you in November! Carlos G. Naval, MD Chair, Organizing Committee