"The JPDS to reach the level of accessibility over the internet accords great prestige and merit to our society and members. We can now lay claim that the Philippine Dermatological Society through this online journal has embedded us in academic and research infrastructure.

Congratulations on this achievement!  Together with the diligence and perseverance of the peers before them, the JPDS team led by our dashing Dr. Johann Dayrit, has solidified years of hard work to reach this pinnacle of excellence. We are now at the forefront of sharing knowledge and information, characteristics of a maturing scientific commune of dermatologists."

Ma. Purita (Peachy) Paz - Lao MD FPDS
Vice-President, Philippine Dermatological Society

"I learned dermatology in the U.S. and from teachers and mentors in other countries. So I dreamed that one day we PDS dermatologists would share real-world experiences, research done on our diverse skin types and medicines derived from our vast natural resources.

This launch provides a more immediate, accessible, and impactful way to reach a far wider audience. In this way the PDS DermAuthority can also teach, mentor and help shape dermatology better than ever before. Congratulations to Editor Johannes Dayrit and his team for making the dream come true!"

Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell, MD, FPDS, FAAD
Chair, Skin and Cancer Foundation Inc.
Program Director, VMV Skin Research Centre + Clinics

"This will certainly make the journals more accessible and increase readership both locally and internationally. Looking forward to seeing the journal in e-print!"

Joyce Lee, MD
Senior Consultant Dermatologist
Head, Dermatopathology and Laboratories Division
Head, Hair and Nail subspecialty
National Skin Centre, Singapore

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

These legendary rhymes by Robert Frost behoove the progressionist approach and perseverant hard work of Dr Johannes Dayrit (Chief Editor) and his dedicated Editorial team of the Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society (JDPS).

Following the digitalization of the journal, this 27-year-old beginning is all set to become a globally acclaimed phenomenon that shall not only widen readership and enhance citations, but will soon make JDPS as one of the most sought-after journals for aspiring authors across the world. The state-of-the-art publications by the members of the PDS in top Dermatology Journals is itself a testimony to the academic riches of our esteemed colleagues from Philippines.

I take pride in announcing that I am immediately submitting one of my favorite case reports to JDPS. My best to the entire team.

DR SIDHARTH SONTHALIA
MD, DNB, MNAMS, FISD

 This is an important milestone as it will allow publications in the journal to be accessible to a worldwide audience. I hope authors will avail the opportunity this provides to develop academic links with the global community.

I have been associated with the PDS through International Society of Dermatology and the Asian Society for Pigment Cell Research.  I have visited several hospitals in the Philippines and interacted  with many Filipino dermatologists. I  am  aware  of  the  high  standard  of  dermatology  training  and increased emphasis on dermatology  research in the Philippines.  A robust, scientific dermatology journal  is  essential  for  the  progress  of  the  discipline  of  dermatology  in a country. The Journal of the PDS is serving that goal well.  The  Previous  Editors  and current Editor in Chief  have  contributed a  lot  to  uplift  the  standard of  the journal.  JPDS  has reached another  milestone in digitalizing  the  journal  and  making  it  more  easily  accessible to  the  readers.  Getting accredited by  the  Western Pacific Rim Index Medicus  is another progressive  step.

I congratulate  the Editorial Team  of  the  JPDS.  I  hope  that  the journal  will  reach new  heights in the  coming  years!