The Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) represents the research-based pharmaceutical sector in the country. Its member companies are the trusted providers of quality and life-saving medicines in the Philippines today. PHAP is a member of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations (IFPMA) and the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), both categorized as non-State actors with official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). PHAP is also a signatory of the Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration and a member of the Coalition for Safe Medicines to fight counterfeit medicines. It is likewise a member of the National Privacy Commission Council. It is part of the ASEAN Confederation of Pharmaceutical Industry Associations (ACPIA) which represents the trade associations of research pharmaceutical companies present in the Southeast Asian region. ACPIA facilitates discussions, understanding and collaboration to achieve shared goals and objectives that advance overall health and trade policies in the region.