Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.

What Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. does

The Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. (PNA) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1922 and headquartered at 1663 F.T. Benitez Street, Malate, Manila. It is the recognized national professional organization for nurses in the Philippines and a member of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The association employs approximately 89 staff and operates through a chapter-based distribution network spanning the Philippines domestically and abroad chapters in at least twelve countries, including Austria, Bahrain, Brunei, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the UAE, and Qatar.

PNA's product and service portfolio centers on continuing professional development (CPD seminars and trainings, webinars, the National Annual Convention, and a recurring Summer Conference series), peer-reviewed publishing through the Philippine Journal of Nursing, advocacy via position papers and press releases on nurse welfare, salary, and healthcare policy, and recognition programs including the Anastacia Giron Tupas Award, Gawad Huwarang Nars ng Bayan, Most Outstanding Chapter Award, and Outstanding Professional of the Year Award. The organization also maintains directories of nursing schools, hospitals, specialty organizations, and interest groups, and has published a long-term PNA Roadmap 2030 strategic plan.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership fees paid by individual nurses who access the membership portal at philippinenurses.org, supplemented by event registrations, publication sales, and advertising. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Strategic partners include PRC, PRBON, DOH, CHED, DOLE, DFA, and POEA, positioning PNA as an advocacy and standards-setting body rather than a technology or product vendor. The organization has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or technology product offering.

Name

Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.

Legal name

Philippine Nurses Association, Inc.

Website

https://pna-ph.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1922 and headquartered in Manila, serving registered nurses in the Philippines and abroad through continuing education, advocacy, publishing, awards, and a chapter network spanning 12+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Nursing Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Professional nursing association
• Nursing advocacy services
• Continuing professional development
• Nursing professional membership
• Nursing publications journal

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: PNA generates revenue through annual membership fees from nurses in the Philippines and abroad. Members access benefits including the membership portal, continuing professional development, and representation through the professional organization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. is the national professional membership association for Filipino nurses, providing continuing professional development (CPD) seminars and trainings, an annual National Convention and Summer Conference series, the Philippine Journal of Nursing (PJN), and awards and recognition programs. It advocates for nurse welfare and policy through position papers and partnerships with government bodies such as PRC, PRBON, DOH, CHED, DOLE, DFA, and POEA, and operates domestic and abroad chapter networks serving members in the Philippines and in countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Product overview

The Philippine Nurses Association, Inc. (PNA) is a professional nursing organization offering a portfolio of products and services including the Philippine Journal of Nursing (PJN) as its official peer-reviewed publication, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars and trainings, annual conventions (National Annual Convention and Summer Conference Series), recognition awards (Anastacia Giron Tupas Award, Gawad Huwarang Nars ng Bayan, Most Outstanding Chapter Award), official position papers and press releases on nursing and healthcare policy, a membership portal, strategic planning through PNA Roadmap 2030, and directory services for nursing schools, hospitals, specialty organizations, and interest groups. The organization serves as the unified voice for Filipino nurses and provides professional development, advocacy, and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Philippine Journal of Nursing (PJN) Official peer-reviewed journal of the Philippine Nurses Association publishing research and scholarly articles on nursing practice, education, and healthcare; serves PNA members, nursing educators, and researchers.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Seminars and Trainings Continuing professional development programs including seminars, trainings, and conferences for nurses to maintain and enhance their professional competencies and fulfill licensure requirements.
• National Annual Convention Annual flagship convention bringing together nurses from across the Philippines for professional development, networking, and recognition activities.
• Summer Conference Series Annual summer conference series featuring educational sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities for nursing professionals.
• PNA Membership Portal Online portal for PNA members providing access to member resources, registration, and association services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Council of Nurses (ICN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNA is a member of the International Council of Nurses, providing Filipino nurses with global connectivity, international standards alignment, and participation in worldwide nursing advocacy initiatives.
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)coreOthersGovernment regulatory body overseeing professional licensure. PNA collaborates on matters related to nursing licensure examination and professional standards.
• Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing (PRBON)coreOthersThe regulatory board that sets standards for nursing education and practice in the Philippines. PNA provides input on policy matters affecting the nursing profession.
• Department of Health (DOH)coreOthersThe national health department. PNA collaborates with DOH on health workforce mobilization, public health initiatives, and healthcare policy advocacy.
• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)minorOthersGovernment body overseeing higher education including nursing programs. PNA engages on nursing education standards and curriculum matters.
• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)minorOthersGovernment agency handling labor matters. PNA advocates for nurse working conditions and employment standards through DOLE.
• Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)minorOthersGovernment foreign affairs department, relevant for PNA's overseas nurse programs and international nursing mobility.
• Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)minorOthersGovernment agency regulating overseas employment of Filipino workers including nurses. PNA coordinates on overseas nurse deployment standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• International Council of Nurses: Global federation of national nursing associations of which PNA is a member. Comparable as the apex body over PNA in international advocacy, policy frameworks, and global nursing standards — relevant as a peer partner rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Malaysian Nurses Association: National professional body for nurses in Malaysia with comparable ASEAN regional context. Similar membership structure, journal, and conference programming, providing a regional benchmark for PNA's Southeast Asian footprint.
• Indian Nursing Council: National regulatory and professional body for nursing in India. Comparable scale and function as a national-level nursing organization representing a large nurse workforce, with a journal and continuing education mandate similar to PNA's.
• Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation: Peak national body for Australian nurses and midwives providing advocacy, CPD, journals, and conferences. Comparable in combining union-style advocacy with professional association services; a destination country for Filipino nurses alongside PNA's abroad chapters.
• Singapore Nurses Association: National professional association for nurses in Singapore. Operates as a Southeast Asian peer with similar membership, CPD seminars, and recognition awards; serves a Filipino-nurse-receiving country alongside PNA's abroad chapter presence.

Direct peers

• Canadian Nurses Association: Canada's national nursing professional association representing registered nurses across all provinces. Comparable in offering certification, policy advocacy, annual conventions, and a peer-reviewed journal, with international mobility programs analogous to PNA's abroad chapters.
• American Nurses Association: National professional membership association for registered nurses in the United States. Directly comparable to PNA in mission, membership model, advocacy function, journal publication (American Nurse), annual conferences, and continuing education programs — the closest analog in scale and structure.
• Royal College of Nursing: UK professional union and membership body for nurses offering CPD, advocacy, and a flagship journal. Mirrors PNA's combination of membership dues, professional development, and policy advocacy, with international chapter-like regional structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PNAInc1922
• Facebookfacebook.com/pna.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/philippinenursesassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philippine-nurses-association-inc-

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Investors

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Investments

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