To: All Members of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)
Subject: Submission of Proposed Amendments to the PSM Constitution and By-Laws for Approval by the General Assembly – July 2025
Dear Valued PSM Members,
Greetings of Peace!
In line with our continuing commitment to strengthen the governance and operational efficiency of our Society, the Executive Board of the Philippine Society for Microbiology,
Inc. (PSM) has undertaken a careful review of our Constitution and By-Laws (CBL). We are pleased to inform you that a set of proposed amendments has been drafted and is
now being submitted for your consideration and approval during the General Assembly in July 2025, in conjunction with the PSM Annual Convention.
Two major objectives guide these proposed amendments:
1. Alignment to the updated Constitution and By-laws of Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM), Inc. and the Microbiology Consortium of the Philippines (MCP), Inc. –
The amendments aim to harmonize the provisions of the PSM Constitution and By Laws with those of the Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM) and the
Microbiology Consortium of the Philippines (MCP). This alignment is essential to ensure consistency across our affiliated bodies, strengthen institutional coherence, and
promote unified standards within the microbiology profession.
2. Flexibility in Convention Scheduling—One of the key amendments seeks to revise the current provision that mandates the Annual Convention be held “every third
Thursday of July.” The proposed revision allows the Executive Board to schedule the Annual Convention on any date within July, offering much-needed flexibility in
planning and accommodating important logistical and organizational considerations.
We highly encourage all members to study these changes in advance of the General Assembly. Your voice is vital in shaping the future of our Society. We invite you to participate in the upcoming deliberations and decision-making process actively. Should you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the PSM Secretariat or any member of the Executive Board.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to advancing microbiology in the
Philippines.
Sincerely,
THADDEUS M. CARVAJAL, PhD
Ex-officio, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.
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