The 11th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (hereinafter "APCB2027," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all participants, registrants, and visitors in accordance with Republic Act No. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012 of the Philippines, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in connection with your registration and participation in APCB2027.

 

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Registration Data

• Full name, professional title, and specialization
• Institutional affiliation and work address
• Email address and contact number
• PRC license number (for Philippine-based registrants, if applicable)
• Society or organization membership details 

Payment Data

• Bank transfer reference numbers and transaction confirmations
• Credit card billing name and last four digits (no full card numbers are stored)
• Billing address
• Amount paid and date of transaction 

Participation Data

• Abstract submissions and co-author information (for presenters)
• Dietary or accessibility requirements (if voluntarily provided)
• Attendance logs and session participation records

Your personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

We will not use your data for any purpose beyond those listed above without your explicit consent.

 

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under the Data Privacy Act of 2012:

• Contractual necessity — to fulfill your registration and participation in APCB2027
• Compliance with legal obligations — including tax, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
• Legitimate interests — for congress operations, communications, and safety
• Consent — for optional uses such as photography, video recording, and post-event communications

Your personal data may be shared with:

• Co-organizers and partner societies involved in the conduct of APCB2027
• Accreditation bodies (e.g., Philippine Medical Association, PCCP, or equivalent regional bodies) for CME/CPD credit verification
• Payment processors and financial institutions for transaction verification
• Venue and service providers strictly for logistics, accommodation, and congress operations
• Government regulatory agencies if required by law 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Personal data collected for APCB2027 will be retained:

• For a minimum of five (5) years following the congress, for accreditation and audit purposes
• For ten (10) years for financial and tax records as required under Philippine law
• Beyond these periods only upon your explicit consent or as required by applicable law 

Upon the expiration of the retention period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include secure data storage, access controls, and encrypted transmission where applicable.

In the event of a personal data breach that poses risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and the National Privacy Commission in accordance with applicable law.

 

APCB2027 may involve photography, audio recording, and video recording of sessions and events. By registering, you acknowledge that your image or voice may be captured. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the secretariat in writing at the registration desk upon arrival.

 

If you access registration or congress information through our official website, we may collect basic usage data (e.g., browser type, pages visited) through cookies for analytical purposes. You may disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting your registration.

 

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any material changes will be communicated via the official APCB2027 website or email. Continued participation following notification constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

 

For privacy-related concerns, requests, or complaints:

 

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address: [Secretariat Address]

Telephone: [Contact Number]

 

 

Registration fees are published on the official APCB2027 website and are categorized by participant type (e.g., physician member, non-member, trainee/fellow, allied health professional, international delegate). Fee schedules are subject to early bird, regular, and late registration tiers with corresponding deadlines.

All fees are quoted in Philippine Peso (PHP) unless otherwise specified.

 

APCB2027 accepts payment through the following methods:

Bank transfer (telegraphic transfer/wire transfer / online bank transfer) to the officially designated APCB2027 bank account. Bank details will be provided upon submission of the registration form.

Peso-denominated credit card payments are accepted through our authorized payment gateway. Only Philippine Peso (PHP) transactions are accepted; foreign currency credit card payments will not be processed. Accepted cards: Visa, Mastercard, and JCB (subject to availability).

Payments made to any account or gateway other than those officially designated by APCB2027 will not be honored. APCB2027 shall bear no liability for misdirected payments.

 

Registration Tier	Deadline
Early Bird	[Date]
Regular	[Date]
Late / On-site	[Date]

Payments not received by the applicable deadline will be processed at the next applicable rate. APCB2027 reserves the right to close registration once venue capacity is reached.

 

All bank transfer charges, correspondent bank fees, and currency conversion charges are the sole responsibility of the registrant. Please ensure that the full registration fee is received net of all deductions. Shortfalls due to bank charges must be settled prior to congress participation.

Credit card payments may be subject to a processing surcharge as determined by the payment gateway provider. This surcharge, if applicable, will be disclosed prior to final payment confirmation.

 

Registration is considered complete and confirmed only upon:

• Receipt and verification of full payment by the APCB2027 secretariat, and
• Issuance of an official confirmation email to the registered email address.

Submission of the registration form alone, without corresponding verified payment, does not constitute a confirmed registration.

 

 

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cancellation Date	Deadline
On or before [Date]	75% of registration fee refunded
[Date] to [Date]	50% of registration fee refunded
After [Date]	No refund

Administrative fees, bank transfer charges, and credit card processing surcharges are non-refundable in all cases. Approved refunds will be returned via the original payment method.

 

Registered participants who cannot attend may nominate a substitute delegate from the same institution. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing no later than [Date]. Substitutions are subject to secretariat approval.

 

In the event that APCB2027 is cancelled, postponed, or converted to a virtual format due to force majeure (including but not limited to natural disasters, public health emergencies, or government directives), registrants will be offered:

• Transfer of registration to the rescheduled event, or
• A credit toward a future APCB congress, or
• A partial refund, net of non-recoverable costs already incurred by the organizers.

APCB2027 shall not be liable for any travel, accommodation, visa, or other incidental costs incurred by registrants in such circumstances.

 

Official receipts will be issued in accordance with the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations. Requests for official receipts must be made at the time of registration. Receipts will be issued in the name and tax identification information provided at registration; post-issuance corrections may not be possible.

 

On-site registration is subject to availability. Payment on-site may be made via bank transfer or credit card (PHP), subject to available facilities. On-site registrants are not guaranteed congress materials, printed programs, or included meals if pre-ordered capacities have been reached.

 

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. Any dispute arising from or related to registration or payment shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts of the Philippines.

 

APCB2027 reserves the right to amend these Payment Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on the official website. Continued participation or retention of registration following notification of amendments constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

 

For payment inquiries and registration concerns:

APCB2027 Congress Secretariat

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address: [Secretariat Address]

Telephone: [Contact Number]