Living Well recently had visitors from the Philippines. As a way to welcome these folks, we’d like to take a minute to shine a spotlight on the Philippine League Against Epilepsy (PLAE).
PLAE is recognized as the Philippines national chapter of the International League Against Epilepsy, with regional representation throughout the country. The PLAE is a national non-profit organization of health professionals committed to the improvement of the quality of life of persons with epilepsy in the Philippines. They impart their mission through education, research, prevention, advocacy and the delivery of optimal care.
A History of Making a Difference
Since 1997 the PLAE has been acknowledged as the expert source of information and continuing professional education in the care of persons with epilepsy. The organization also maintains a national epilepsy registry and a fund for research and other activities.
For more information
To learn more about PLAE visit their website. There you will find information on their activities and photos from recent events.
Jessica Keenan Smith is a patient advocate and epilepsy community leader with more than 15 years of experience. As Founder and CEO of Living Well With Epilepsy and Executive Director of ASENT she bridges the gap between the scientific and patient communities, with a particular focus on the needs of the epilepsies. Jessica Keenan Smith is Founder and CEO of Living Well With Epilepsy, an award winning online resource for people affected by epilepsy to share stories and access in-depth information on the disease. Since 2009, Living Well With Epilepsy (https://livingwellwithepilepsy.com) has been featured in Forbes, Wired, NBC, NPR and the cover story of Epilepsy Advocate Magazine and has partnered with companies such as UCB, Lundbeck, Sunovion, Eisai, and more. Ms. Smith is also the Executive Director of the American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics (ASENT) (https://asent.org), an organization that brings together leaders from industry, academia, government and advocacy who are engaged in bringing drugs and devices to market across all neurologic disease states. In this role she is responsible for leading a successful scientific journal and annual scientific conference with speakers from all over the world.
Prof. Albert C. Apilado --- Iloilo City, Philippines
Epilepsy is the challenge of my life… bitter to have…but I toke it as my inspiration…and used coping strategies….and…the challenge brought happiness. As a person with Epilepsy…I’m one of the Epilepsy Exemplar Awardees of the Philippine League Against Epilepsy, a Nurse, a Clinical Instructor, an Associate Professor of a University and hoping to finish my Ph. D. in Education degree….Illness is not a hindrance to success! Now, I’m living Well with Epilepsy…! I’m very proud to be a person with Epilepsy!
—Prof. Albert C. Apilado