Mabuhay saindo gabos! Welcome to the 40th Annual Convention of the Philippine Blood Coordinating Council! With immense pride and heartfelt gratitude, I invite you as we celebrate a remarkable milestone—CUARENTA: 40 Years of Convocation, Challenges, Convergence, and Continuity. Over the past four decades, the Philippine Blood Coordinating Council has been at the forefront of fostering unity, addressing challenges, and advancing the collective mission of providing the necessary seminars/workshops for blood service facilities (BSFs) to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for our nation. This year's theme poignantly encapsulates the essence of our journey: a continuous commitment to convene, tackle obstacles, unite our efforts, and maintain the momentum for a healthier tomorrow.

As we reflect on the achievements and challenges that have shaped our path, we honor every individual and organization's unwavering dedication to our shared vision. This convention is a celebration of our past and a beacon guiding us toward a future of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in blood banking and transfusion medicine.

We are thrilled to welcome distinguished speakers, esteemed guests, and dedicated professionals from across the field of blood banking. Together, let us embrace the spirit of CUARENTA—celebrating our past, confronting our challenges, converging for a common cause, and committing to ensuring the continuity of our life-preserving vital work.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication and for being an integral part of this milestone event. Here's to another 40 years of progress and partnership! Dios Mabalos!

Antonio F. Domasian, Jr.,RMT
PBCC President