On the behalf of the Pain Society of the Philippines, I would like to congratulate the officers and members of the Hong Kong Pain Society for its incorporation.  It is indeed a pleasure that a society is established for the purpose of the advancement in the management, in the research and dedication of patients in pain.  I am certain that our two societies will work hand in hand in the pursuit of alleviating pain and suffering in this part of this world. 

I look forward in that mutual and lasting relationship of our pain societies.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all you to the First Congress of the Association of Southeast Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS) on Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2006 at Hotel Philippine Plaza with the theme:  ASEAN going global:  Filling the gap between bench and bedside.”  The PSP is honored to host the first ever ASEAPS Congress.  The Organizing Committee has invited the world renowned Pain Experts to share their  knowledge and expertise.

HENRY U. LU, MD

President, PSP