MTIAPI Reaches Out to Regional ICT Stakeholders The Medical Transcription Industry Association of the Philippines, Inc. (MTIAPI) in cooperation with Transcription Alliance of Davao, Inc. (TADI) and Department of Trade and Industry (Davao) held a dialogue with the Mindanao-based MT companies and training institutions at MEDCO Office, Davao City last April 11, 2008. The round table discussion was attended by representatives from various medical transcription companies, training institutions and chamber of commerce based in Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Tacurong and Davao City. MTIAPI, on the other hand was represented by its President, Myla Rose Reyes and its Executive Director, Raymond Eruma during the forum. The activity provided an avenue of discussion on the issues and challenges confronted by the Mindanao-based stakeholders with the end view of identifying the areas of complementation geared towards the promotion and development of the Medical Transcription Industry and related services in the Philippines. Ms. Reyes underscored MTIAPI’s continued effort to establish stronger branding, front-end awareness, and linkages with relevant international associations to promote the Medical Transcription capabilities in the Philippines. MTIAPI’s plans and programs in the areas of talent development and marketing were also presented during the forum. It has been noted that the cost of doing business becomes more attractive in the provincial hubs, making it more sensible to look into capabilities of “new wave cities” like Davao and other parts of Mindanao. The Mindanao TADI (Transcription Alliance of Davao, Inc) shares MTIAPI’s standpoint in its advocacy in uplifting the quality and image of Medical Transcription as a profession and looks forward to its affiliation with MTIAPI as a member. MTIAPI is slated to hold its series of similar dialogues with the Luzon and Visayas-based stakeholders within the year. MTIAPI