BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc. (BRAP2015)

The BRAP Biosafety Champion Award: Now accepting nominations.

Posted on February 4, 2022 by BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.

As mandated by the BRAP Constitution and By-Laws specifically Article II – Objectives, Section 1, Article 16. which states “to introduce an awards program aimed at recognizing and rewarding any person, institution, or organization for outstanding biorisk management practices, which are initiated, implemented, and sustained for the efficient biosafety and biosecurity of the staff, community, and the environment”, the board has created an ad hoc committee under the Committee on Awards to fulfill the said article. Hence, the “BRAP Biosafety Champion” award.

First announcement posted January 1, 2022.

A BRAP Biosafety Champion is a remarkable and inspirational individual who has been identified by the local biosafety community for making a difference. A BRAP Biosafety Champion should be a role model for others, emphasizing that each individual matters and can contribute to the fight against infectious diseases.

How are they nominated?

Anyone may make a nomination.
Nominees are picked based on their uniqueness, the specific achievements he or she has accomplished that are truly exceptional, and the impact their work has had on others.
People who are given precedence are those who work in an environment where biosafety funds are limited and/or the importance of biosafety is not fully understood, and those who have not yet gained any other biosafety recognition.
Nominations are accepted for individuals at all stages of their careers.

How are the nominees evaluated?

BRAP Biosafety Champion nomination forms must be completed and emailed to the BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.: BRAPchampion@gmail.com
The nomination period begins on February 1, 2022, and the submission deadline is on June 30, 2022.
Nominations can be made at any time. The look-back period for a nominee is a minimum of three (3) years until the time of submission.
A evaluating and selecting committee chooses the winner/s based on the criteria aforementioned.

The BRAP Biosafety Champion Ad Hoc Committee (under the BRAP Committee on Awards).

Ad Hoc committee of the BRAP Awards Committee

Overall Chair: Dr. Socorro P. Lupisan
Honorary Chair: Dr. Miguel Martin N. Moreno II

Members;
To be announced in due time.

February 4, 2022

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All about Membership (How to’s……)

Posted on January 13, 2022 by BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.

1. Create a free account?

To create your BRAP Account, using your web browser, go to https://bioriskassociationphilippines.org/ and click on BRAP ONLINE.

Click Don’t have a BRAP Account? Sign-up.

Accomplish the BRAP Online Account Sign-up Form. Make sure all the details are correct.
Upon submission of the online form, you will receive an activation link in your registered email address. Make sure to check the spam or promotions folder.
Click on the activation link or follow the instructions indicated. You will be redirected to the BRAP Account Login.
You may now login to your BRAP Account. Make sure to update your password upon successful login.

2. Retrieve forgotten password?

To retrieve your BRAP Account password, using your web browser, go to https://bioriskassociationphilippines.org/ and click on BRAP ONLINE.

Click Forgot Password.

Enter your registered email to reset your password.

You will receive an email with the instructions on how to reset your password.
Click Reset Password. You will be redirected to the BRAP Account Password Reset page.
Enter your new password and confirm password then click Reset Password.

3. Be a member?

Create your BRAP Account and login to your account.
Click Membership on the menu.
To apply for BRAP Membership :

Pay the membership fee. The annual membership fee is Php300.00 or Php850.00 for 3 years.
- BDO
  Account Name: BioRisk Association of the Philippines, Inc.
  Account Number: 001-680340-474
- GCASH: 0961-635-0959
  Account Name: Miguel Martin N. Moreno
Accomplish the Membership Application / Renewal Payment Details form.

Wait for the Secretariat to validate your membership application. This will take 1-2 business days. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.

4. Get my official BRAP membership number?

The BRAP Membership Number is generated by BRAP upon successful validation of your membership application.
To check your BRAP Membership Number, login to your BRAP Account.
Click My Profile. Your membership number located under Account Details.

5. Check my membership status?

To check your membership status, login to your BRAP Account.
Click Membership on the menu.
Under Membership Details, check the status of your membership application or renewal.
- Image below shows that the membership application / renewal request is pending. Validation will take 1-2 business days.

Once request has been validated, membership year will be visible and the status will be valid.

6. Renew my annual membership?

Login to your BRAP Account.
Click Membership on the menu.
To renew your BRAP Membership:

Pay the membership fee. The annual membership fee is Php300.00 or Php850.00 for 3 years.
- BDO
  Account Name: BioRisk Association of the Philippines, Inc.
  Account Number: 001-680340-474
- GCASH: 0961-635-0959
  Account Name: Miguel Martin N. Moreno
Accomplish the Membership Application / Renewal Payment Details form.

Wait for the Secretariat to validate your membership application. This will take 1-2 business days. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address.

7. Pay for 3 years membership?

Under development

8. Be a lifetime member?

Under development

9. Request for my membership certificate?

Automatic downloading of membership certificate is still under development.

Acknowledging Mr. Joe Sarvosa and Ms. Krissy Marty of Progressive Productivity Solutions for developing this page for BRAP.

Progressive Productivity Solutions
http://www.progressiveprosolutions.com
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Biorisk Management Technical Training for the Veterinary Sector and Strengthening Safe and Secure Practices for Specimen Handling, Packaging and Transport

Posted on November 30, 2021 by BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.

The BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc. (BRAP2015), in coordination with the US Department of State Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the Civilian Research Development Foundation (CRDF Global), will conduct one four-day virtual seminar and three two-day hands-on trainings advocating biosafety, biosecurity, and biorisk management within the veterinary sector in the Philippines on December 1–4, 2021. These engagements are build on a well-received workshop conducted for the veterinary sector last September 2018.

The first engagement will be a virtual theoretical advocacy seminar-workshop by BRAP that will bring together approximately 60+ participants in total from the Luzon, NCR, Visayas, and Mindanao regions. Participants include workers from animal disease diagnostic laboratories as well as military veterinarians, and it will address basic BRM for veterinarians, workers, and leadership in animal disease laboratories. Attendees should then be eligible to be competitively selected to attend the follow-on engagement. The follow-on engagement (scheduled for 2022) will be a 3-day hands-on technical training on handling, packaging, and transporting of valuable biological materials. Overall, these engagements will promote best practices in biocontainment and biosafety in veterinary laboratories to help protect humans from hazards posed by the handling and storage of especially dangerous infectious agents.

The project is fully funded by BEP and administered by CRDF Global.