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Ronaldo Lora &#8211; Secretary, Victoria Peden &#8211; Additional Member<br \/>Photos are taken from the original pictures from this link <a href=\"https:\/\/ostomyasiasouthpacific.org\/index.php\/executive-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">officers<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3110dca6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3110dca6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"595\">On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Asian and South Pacific Ostomy Association (ASPOA), we extend our heartfelt Christmas greetings to all our member countries. <br \/><br \/>This season invites us to reflect on the spirit of hope, peace, and goodwill, and to express our sincere appreciation for the unity and cooperation that continue to strengthen our shared mission across the region.<\/p><p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"1008\">As we celebrate Christmas and look ahead to the coming year, we reaffirm our commitment to collaboration, compassion, and service for the welfare and dignity of ostomates throughout the Asia\u2013South Pacific.<\/p><p>May this festive season bring joy to your homes, inspiration to your work, and renewed strength for the journey ahead. 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