SC4Q-2019-

The President’s Message
Ties and Linkages





s we think about the Philippine such as the recent Typhoon Ondoy and
Dermatological Society’s 65 years, Typhoon Yolanda efforts, and the annual
Awe see the many ties that hold us Banaue Medical and Dermsurgical
close to each other. Mission, now on its 16th year of service
to the Cordilleras, are all part of the PDS’
From its inception and through its heart of service. We have regular visits to
formative years, the PDS, its leadership, the abandoned in Tala, the orphans of the
and its members, have hurdled many Elsie Gatches Village and the Hospicio de
challenges together. Growing from a band San Jose, and the inmates of the Manila
of founders from different institutions city jail and the Women’s Correctional
and backgrounds, to being recognized institution.
as the Philippine’s Specialty Society in
Dermatology by the Philippine Medical The PDS’ support to those affected by the
Association (PMA), the Philippine College Marawi siege demonstrates our openness
of Physicians (PCP) and the International to assist all-- the evacuees through the
League of Dermatological Societies Ma. Angela T. Medina-Lavadia MD, FPDS Diocese of Iligan, the displaced DOH
(ILDS), was a painstaking journey. There hospital workers, and even our troops
were many forward steps and many more Dermatology is a sparkling affirmation serving under dire field conditions.
backward steps that had to be taken and of the PDS’ dedication to honor and
re-taken. excellence. The Journal of the Philippine SHARED VICTORIES
Dermatological Society (JPDS) and the
The struggle of defining and re-defining Research Forum are sterling institutions in As PDS physicians, we have shared victories
the PDS’ rightful role in our country’s our collective intellectual world. in the health care arena. The most recent
health care arena continues to this day. is the passage of Congressional House
It is said that iron sharpens iron in the Resolution No.719: “Resolution To Urge
IRON SHARPENS IRON furnace of excellence. the PhilHealth To Include Psoriasis In The
List Of Diseases And Aliments Covered
The PDS has a long history of academic FUN TIMES By Its Healthcare Program, With The End
and clinical excellence. From the early PDS In View Of Making Psoriasis Treatment
post-graduate courses; to having guest Camaraderie, fun times and laughter gel Available Especially To The Marginalized
resource persons and luminaries from the PDS together. Recent events like the And Lessening Cases Of Psoriasis In The
the American Academy of Dermatology PDS Sportsfest, the PDS Masterchef, the Philippines.”
(AAD), the International Society of Psorwalks, the Quiz Bee and the PDS Got
Dermatology (ISD) and other international Talent competition reinforce ties that bind. This monumental resolution includes
institutions; to the successful co-hosting This year’s Fellowship Night’s international Psoriasis in the list of diseases covered
of international conferences like the presentations are sure to be a big hit— by Philhealth. Sponsored by Cong. Scott
Regional Conference of Dermatology, the what with all the “non-competitive” Davies Lanete and backed by the PDS,
Continental Congress of Dermatology, preparations going on! the Philippine Rheumatology Association
the Asia Pacific Environmental and and Psorphil, it is a landmark victory
Occupational Dermatology Symposium; OUTREACH PROGRAMS in dermatologic health care in the
and now this year’s 40th Annual Philippines.
Convention—we see the sure and steady Our Outreach projects are a testament to
growth of the PDS culture of expertise in PDS’ commitment to reach marginalized Truly, the PDS as a group, is strengthened
Dermatology. and far- flung areas and to impact every and solidified by bonds of shared
sector of our society. The PDS’ Medical experiences. A church hymn of old aptly
The work of the Philippine Board of Missions, especially during calamities, states:
continued on page 2

The President’s Message
Ties and Linkages from page 1






“Blest be the ties that bind Our hearts in
Christian love The fellowship of kindred
minds Is like to that above.”
(John Fawcett, 1782)

LINKAGES

The PDS grows by interacting with the Active participation of Dr. Maria Angela Lavadia in the inclusion of Psoriasis in list of diseases covered by
community and our patients. Our work Philhealth
with Psoriasis support group Psorphil has
led to our yearly participation in Psorwalk, Another exciting event to look forward
our co-hosting of the National Psoriasis to will be the PDS’ participation in the
and Psoriatic Arthritis Conference (NPPAC) “Yes, the PDS continues American Academy of Dermatology
and our active support of activities such as Global Education Day on Feb 15, 2018
the “Hug Me Campaign” and the “Caravan to grow... We are at the 76th AAD Annual Meeting in San
of Hope”. The PDS continues to seek active Diego, California. We will host a two-
patient support group partners in our strengthened by the hour symposium showcasing Tropical
efforts for Skin health. Dermatology in the Philippines, highlighting
common ties and shared unique cases and topics of interest. Let’s
Our ties with the international experiences that bind us go to the AAD together! Come show your
dermatological community are being support and participate in this exciting CME
strengthened. The ILDS has recognized our together as one... Let us event beyond our shores.
efforts towards promoting the World Skin
Health Day with our recent 1st National continue to reach out Our alliance with ISD remains strong with
Eczema Congress and Fair. We have written an active membership base led by Dr.
the ILDS to include our National Skin Week and build bridges of Evangeline Handog, the 1st woman and
medical missions and educational lectures Asian ISD President… and a PDS member!
among the World Skin Health Day activities friendship and cooperation
as well. Our collaborative community effort with
in the ever widening the League of ASEAN Dermatological
The PDS was cited as being the first Society (LADS) continues and we are
responding society in the validation circles of experience in looking forward to the RCD meeting
project of the ICD 11 nomenclature of skin in Indonesia in 2018. Communications
diseases. This was made possible through the world around us” regarding the upcoming Asian Association
the commendable work of our HIS Task of Dermatological Societies (AADS) are
Force and the PDS training institutions. being nurtured.

GROWING TOGETHER


Yes, the PDS continues to grow. We all
continue to grow. We are strengthened by
the common ties and shared experiences
that bind us together as one. This is the
core of our PDS experience.
The PDS’ scope expands through the many
linkages we forge. Let us continue to reach
out and build bridges of friendship and
cooperation in the ever widening circles of
experience in the world around us. We are
only just beginning. With God’s grace, the
best is yet to come.
Dr. Lavadia, in a radio program, sharing her expertise on relevant topics in skin care
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FROM THE BOARDROOM
THE PDS SKIN HEALTH FAIR REPLICATES!




Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, MD, FPDS

he 1st National Eczema Fair Similarly, the PDS hosted a Mini-
hosted by the PDS last July Skin Health Fair at the PMA
T23, 2017 at Robinsons Place auditorium on September 25, 2017
Manila is moving forward. As a during Day 1 of the PMA Medicine
model project deserving to be Week celebration. In the past years,
emulated, its significance is being the PDS is assigned to man the free
imbibed, with two mini-skin fairs Skin Clinic and Lay Forum during
held recently in Baguio City and Medicine week. This year, the PDS
PMA Auditorium. day was bigger and brighter with
the addition of the embellishments
Upon the invitation of the Baguio of the Mini-Skin Health Fair!
City Health Office, the PDS Dubbed “Skin Fair sa PMA: Alay ng
Northern Luzon Chapter organized PMA at PDS sa Bayan”, there were
a Skin Health Fair at the Baguio lectures, booths and games as well.
City Hall, where 264 patients were
served. There were lectures on The featured lectures, delivered by
various aspects of eczema and our PDS Fellows, were: “Eczema
the skin. The free Skin Clinic was and the Air” (Dr. Franchesca
manned by 13 NLPDS members Quinio), “Eczema and the Sun” (Dr.
who came in full force: Drs. Faith Lily Lyralynn Tumalad), “Eczema
Kishi-Generao, Mary Christine and Wound Healing (Dr. Antonio
Dulnuan, Joy Casusi, Purita Noble, Sison), and “Facts and Myths in HIV/
Danny Mactal and Bernadette AIDS (Dr. Winlove Mojica). The last
Valeriano (Baguio City); Liza two lectures were in cooperation
Marie Paz-Tan and Ofelia Luis with the Philippine Academy
(Ilocos Norte); Liberty Sumilang, of Cutaneous Surgery and the
Ma. Carlota Najera and Iris Oliva Philippine Society of Venereology
(Pangasinan); Remedios Manuel Inc., respectively.
(Isabela); and Cheryl Arevalo
(Nueva Vizcaya). The PDS Outreach A total of more than 150 patients
Committee supported the event with different ailments were Board Director and Head of the
by sending free medicines for seen, examined and given free Legal Cluster, was the PDS over-all
the patients. The presence of our medications. The PDS Outreach coordinator for the event. To top it
partner pharmaceuticals (Bayer, Committee, headed by Dr. Nellie all, the participating physicians and
Glenmark, GSK, Karihome, and Jiao, was assisted by resident lecturers will be awarded CPD units
Leo Pharma) enhanced the festive physicians from Skin and facilitated by the PMA. Truly, It was
atmosphere of the fair, as well. Cancer Foundation and the East a day of cooperation and linkages
Avenue Medical Center. Other with other medical societies and
The over-all coordinator of the PMA component societies who partners facilitated by the PDS.
Baguio City Skin Health Fair was conducted free clinics were: the
Dr. Faith Kishi-Generao, Northern Caloocan City Medical Society and Yes, the Skin Health Fair initiative
Luzon Chapter Vice-President. the Mandaluyong City Medical is taking ground in reaching out
Dr. Blossom Chan, PDS Board Society. As always, the booths to the public and to other doctors
Director in charge of Regional of the partner pharmaceuticals as well. Learning and serving can
Chapter Harmonization was with contributed to the sights and be fun and exciting when working
the chapter all the way during the sounds of the fair. The day was together. Watch out for more Skin
event. Baguio City Mayor Mauricio capped by a Zumba session hosted Health Fairs coming up near you,
Domogan graced the occasion and and participated in by the Quezon from…
Baguio City Health Officer Dr. Celia City Medical Society led by its
Brillantes gave the full support of President, Dr. Cristabel Sy, also a PDS, the DermAuthority: Equipped
her office. PDS member! Dr Arnold Yu, PDS to Heal. Empowered to Lead!!














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Thank you, PDS!










Marianne Montelibano, MD, FPDS

he PDS, through Drs. Ma. Angela Lavadia
(President), Jasmin Jamora (Treasurer)
Tand Marilou Ong (SPPDS President), gave
donations in cash and in kind for the internally
displaced persons and for the troops who are
engaged in the Marawi Crisis.

On Sept 20, 2017, Drs. Jema Bautista and
Marianne Montelibano turned over a seventy-
five thousand (p75,000) peso check donation
for the Prelature of Marawi, issued to the
Redemptorist Missionaries, received by Bishop
Edwin dela Peña. The amount will be used for the PDS cares and donates to those affected in Marawi
project of Duyog Marawi, “MSU - Marawi Early support to Maranao and Christian students and This kind act of PDS will forever be remembered
Recovery and Peacebuilding”, a church-based residents inside the MSU Marawi Campus from by our fighting heroes, who only live to serve and
response to the Marawi Crisis in partnership with the trauma they experienced because of the war. see the day when MARAWI is free from its bonds
Redemptorist Missionaries. The project’s main of terrorism.
objective is to provide healing and psychosocial The PDS donation in kind, worth seventy-five
thousand pesos (p75,000) for the AFP troops was
turned over to 1Lt. Rodilyn Hernandez (AGS) PA,
Administrative Officer of 103 Brigade. Col. Gene
Ponio, the Brigade Commander, 103 Bde Phil
Army, Marawi City expressed his gratitude to the
PDS in behalf of the troops and considered our
donation “a manna from heaven”. The meager
daily staple of sardines and dried fish has made Two PDS members from Iligan handed cash
them dream of branded local stuff. On their wish and goods as donation from The Philippine
October 9, 2017: The PDS Board of Directors lists were chocolate bars, candies, coffee, energy Dematological Society
officially turned over a cash donation of drink, crackers, corned beef, luncheon meat,
two hundred thousand pesos (p 200,000) pork and beans, And yes, plenty of Off lotion to
for the Marawi DOH hospital staff and ward off mosquitos. The PDS donation brought
employees who have been displaced by their wish lists to a reality… “na nagpasaya ng
the ongoing conflict in the area troops na nasa frontline ng war in Marawi”!

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Achieving Work Life balance thru LEAP



Aenelle Dizon, MD, FPDS

August 6, 2017, LEAP for Central Luzon Chapter held at Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Pampanga











Dr. Melanie Doria as main Dr. Rosalina Nadela talks on PDS officers and colleagues from Central Luzon Chapter
speaker for Central Luzon management of Acne
chapter’s LEAP













Central Luzon
Chapter members

wo major Life Enhancement Action Program (LEAP) activities The concept of “Work-Life Balance”, shared by Ms. Perlita Ramos,
were held in Central Luzon and Metro Manila aimed at definitely made an impact to the audience, making the after lunch
Tenhancing our knowledge on the practical management of session truly engaging and remarkable.
autoimmune blistering diseases and acne. It also gave a dose on
strategies of balancing life and work. The Town Hall meeting, facilitated by the society’s Vice-President,
Dr. Peachy Paz Lao, successfully caught the interest of the chapter
The regional LEAP for Central Luzon Chapter was held on August 6, members, with discussions on the CPD law, updates on the Society’s
2017 at Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Pampanga. It was a well attended upcoming activities and other issues and concerns of the chapter
weekend event, bringing together members of the chapter from the members.
provinces of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bataan, Tarlac and
Olongapo. On September 5, 2017 colleagues from Metro Manila had a similar
major LEAP event held at The Discovery Suites, Ortigas Center. Dr.
Our very own colleague from Olongapo, Dr. Melanie Doria Ruiz Rogelio Balagat spoke on the “Uses of ANA and other biomarkers in
shared her expertise on immunodermatology and talked on the diagnosing Cutaneous Lupus Erytematosus”. Drs. Jasmin Jamora and
topic “A practical approach to Autoimmune blistering diseases in the Kathrina Estrella shared their expertise on the immunodermatology,
Philippine setting”. This was followed by a lecture on “Common sense as well. Talks on acne and work life balance were handled once again
tips on Acne” by the dynamic Dr. Rosalina Nadela. by Dr. Rosalina Nadela and Ms. Perlita Ramos, respectively.
September 5, 2017, LEAP for Metro Manila held at Discovery Suites, Ortigas Centre














Dr. Jasmin Jamora as one of Dr. Rodelio Balagat talks Attendees of LEAP at Discovery Suites
the main speakers for LEAP on Cutaneous Lupus
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Mini LEAP and CME beyond




Aenelle B. Dizon MD, FPDS

s part of the PDS board’s effort to bring more CME opportunities to us members, more mini LEAP and CME beyond activities
were organized in different districts, cities and provinces in partnership with Galderma for Mini LEAP and Novartis for CME
Abeyond. Attendees were updated on 2017 AAD Echoes, gained new learnings on acne, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, and had
a better grasp of the CPD law.

MINI LEAP ACTIVITIES CME BEYOND ACTIVITIES

August 10, 2017 - Cebu August 23, 2017 - Bacolod City












August 15, 2017 - Victorinos Restaurant, Quezon City










August 24, 2017 -
Legend Seafood
Restaurant, Roxas Blvd
September 13, 2017
Marco Polo Hotel,
Ortigas











September 14, 2017 - Kimono Ken, The Medical City





September 27, 2017
Wack Wack Golf and Country Club, Mandaluyong City












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“Silver Linings in Dermatology:

Exploring a Bright Prospect in Skin Care


Through Advanced Innovations”


Katrina April M. David, MD
he East Avenue Medical Center disorders and must not be forgotten. Dr. Maria
Department of Dermatology held its 4th Deanna S. Ramiscal talked on its role and
Tpostgraduate course, “Silver Linings in clinical uses while Dr. Vanessa Carpio shared
Dermatology: Exploring a Bright Prospect in phototherapy pearls and latest updates.
Skin Care through Advanced Innovations”, last
August 18, 2017 at the Luxent Hotel, Quezon Psoriasis is a never-ending dilemma for the
City. The event, formally opened by the Over- dermatologists. Hence, in the light of the
all Chair, Dr. Vilma O. Pelino, was moderated breaking data on the use of biologics in the
by Drs. Carla Pagtakhan and Charlene Ang-Tiu. treatment of moderate to severe plaque
psoriasis, Dr. Maria Deanna S. Ramiscal,
The day was filled with a plethora of topics was welcomed back on stage to share her
and and an abundance of information from knowledge. Dr. Teresita Gabriel also gave a very
our excellent speakers. Acne vulgaris is never interactive discussion on the biological effects
a topic to be missed as several talks were of glutathione in managing psoriasis.
given on this common but not-so-easy to Dr. Ma. Angela M. Lavadia giving her lecture on
treat condition. Two well-respected PDS Past “Shifting Trends in Atopic Dermatitis” Atopic Dermatitis was explored once again, with
Presidents talked on the different facets of none other than the PDS President and EAMC
acne vulgaris. Dr. Teresita Gabriel discussed the her proficiency on the use of the different Chair Dr. Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, sharing her
current guidelines in acne treatment and Dr. laser techniques for skin pigmentation. Added expertise and clinical pearls on the trends and
Rosalina Nadela dealt with the management of to this, Ms. Emily Choy discussed the latest its management. Also, Dr. Allan Dexter Alejo
papulopustular acne. With scarring a dreaded innovation on laser technology for tattoo discussed the current advantages of proactive
outcome of acne, EAMC Chairman Emeritus, Dr. removal and skin pigmentation, as well. Dr. treatment of atopic dermatitis.
Monina A. Macam, shared her clinical pearls in Claudia Samonte presented a video-assisted
managing acne scars, focusing on the different lecture and demonstration on mesotherapy Completing the stage is an enlightening talk
modalities for acne treatment. An in-depth with mesohyal for improving skin lines and on the ethical issues involved in dermatology
discussion on the different laser modalities for providing anti-aging effects. As Dr. Christina L. and its relevance in our present setting,
acne treatment was then given by Dr. Loverna Tanciangco-Javier imparted her expert opinion more specifically for the commercial-based
Arcilla Santos. on fractional CO2 skin laser resurfacing for a dermatologists, delivered by Dr. Jaime
younger, more radiant look, Dr. Ma. Socouer Nunez.
Procedural modalities on different skin Oblepias gave useful tips on skin tightening
conditions, whether for medical problems or followed by a live demonstration on the use Wisdom is best shared than kept. And
enhancement of physical features were expertly monopolar radiofrequency machine. Facial imparting wisdom is a trait best seen with
disserted. Dr. Stephen William Eubanks, a contouring with botolinum toxin and fillers was the learned. It is with deep gratitude that this
managing partner for the Dermatology and then intensely discussed by Dr. Mary Elizabeth celebration of EAMC’s 25th silver anniversary
Laser Center at Harvard Park, gave a very Oreta-Dimayuga. was collaborated with an abundance of selfless
informative talk on the use of lasers in treating speakers and teachers. It was a silver lining,
vascular lesions. Dr. Catherine Mendoza shared Phototherapy is a modality for several skin indeed…



















Open Forum: (L-R) Drs. Allan Dexter Allejo, Maria
Deanna Ramiscal, Ma. Angela M. Lavadia, Rosalina
E. Nadela and Jaime Nunez The EAMC Department of Dermatology, Consultants Residents and Alumna
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St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dermatology Post-Graduate Course
BODY ESSENTIALS



Dermatologic Problems and Treatment Beyond the Face

Katrina Habaluyas, MD

he St. Luke’s Medical Center
Department of Dermatology hosted
Tits Post-Graduate Course entitled
BODY ESSENTIALS – Dermatologic Problems
and Treatment Beyond the Face last August
25, 2017 at the Henry Sy Auditorium, St.
Luke’s Medical Center Global City. Veering
away from the typical, the post-graduate
course focused on a line-up of commonly
encountered problems of patients beyond
the face - the axilla, neck, and inguinals, to
name a few. This event was the place to
be for both dermatologists and physicians Over-all Head for the Post-Graduate Course: Chairman of SLMC Global City:
alike, interested in updating their own Dr. Cynthia Ciriaco-Tan Dr. Ma. Pilar Leuenberger
practice with the “tips-and-tricks” from
the roster of speakers, comprised mainly and Gwendolyn Wong, where valuable Angeles on the various aspects of
of St. Luke’s consultants. insights on individual approaches were hyperhidrosis, including its clinical features
shared. Dr. Mia Angela Verzosa talked on and challenges in management. Dr. Carolyn
Dr. Ma. Pilar Leuenberger, the Chairman the different treatment options for stretch Jean Chua-Aguilera expounded on what
of St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global City, marks, another common complaint among is new in the field of managing ingrown
formally opened the event, welcoming women. Ending the morning session was toenails, as well as her experiences during
the participants with the assurance of Dr. Francisco Peralta, Jr., who sparked the her fellowship training. Back Acne was then
a day filled with exciting updates. The crowd’s interest by sharing his perspective highlighted by Dr. Claudine Yap-Silva who
rich scientific program started off with a and updates on the management of leg discussed treatment approaches based
lecture by Dr. Melanie Pauline Chao-Lo veins. on challenging clinical cases. Ending the
which focused on various approaches in afternoon session was Dr. Gwendolyn Wong
dealing with stubborn pigmentation on the Dr. Ma. Pilar Leuenberger started the who zeroed in on innovative treatments for
axillae and inguinals. A bevvy of questions afternoon session with a comprehensive male and female pattern hair loss.
ensued thereafter proving that this is a a dissertation on management options for
common concern amongst patients and solar lentigines and actinic keratosis. This “Learning is never ending and selfless
doctors as well. Drs. Rhesa May Martinez was followed by an engaging exchange sharing of knowledge is praiseworthy.”
and Lonabel Encarnacion spoke on the of treatment approaches on commonly On this note, Dr. Cynthia Ciriaco-Tan,
different alternatives for body contouring encountered types of scars, presented by Over-all Head for the Post-Graduate
through non-invasive procedures. This Dr. Charlene Ang-Tiu, with panelists Drs. Course, formally closed the affair with
was followed by a discussion on the Briccio Alcantara, Enrico Antonio Ilao and much gratitude to the department and
rejuvenation of the neck, with panelists Cynthia Ciriaco-Tan. Equally interesting was the attendees who made the course an
Drs. Jonathan Dizon, Claudia Samonte, the discourse of Dr. Camille Berenguer- overwhelming success.
















St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of Dermatology Consultants and Residents SLMC Consultants and Residents
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MMC Department of Dermatology 11th Post-graduate Course



























Michelle Isabel L. Astorga, MD
he Makati Medical Center Department of in the field of dermatology was given by Dr. discussion on dermoscopic clues for common
Dermatology held its 11th Post-Graduate Valerie Floro Herbosa. The session was ended pigmented neoplasms. Dr. Krisinda Dim-Jamora
TCourse entitled “SKINnovations: The with a talk from Dr. Katrina M. Canlas-Estrella then gave an informative guide on the diagnosis,
Cutting Edge” last September 19, 2017 at the who shared her expertise on skin prick and clinical presentation and treatment of common
Makati Medical Center. The whole-day event radioallergosorbent testing. neoplasms seen in everyday practice.
focused on the latest procedures in aesthetic
dermatology as well as exciting updates on A highlight of the event was the cosmetic Adding to the main lecture series, the
contact dermatitis and pigmented neoplasms. dermatology lecture series on the latest following dermatologists also gave outstanding
innovations in skin rejuvenation techniques with pharmaceutical-sponsored talks: Dr. Marie
An interesting day of learning was started with live demonstration. International guest speaker Socouer L. Oblepias for acne management, Dr.
a series of lectures from the Makati Medical Dr. Atchima Suwanchinda, a dermatologist Ma. Teresita G. Gabriel for the complementary
Center’s Contact Dermatitis Core Group with from Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, gave regimen for psoriasis, Dr. Donna Marie L. Sarrosa
Dr. Lucia O. Castro-Fores moderating the a comprehensive discussion on fillers and for biologics in dermatology and Drs. Mark Tang
sessions. Dr. Sarah Grace M. Tan focused toxin injections. The use of threads and skin and Ma. Victoria C. Dizon for atopic dermatitis.
on the importance of patch testing and its boosters were knowledgeably taught by Dr.
application in Occupational Dermatology and Guia Therese F. Jorge. The live demonstration Lastly, the final talk, timely and relevant, was
Dr. Sharon O. Lim explained how to decode and was moderated by Dr. Ma. Lourdes Aragon-de delivered by Dr. Pacifico E. Calderon who spoke
decipher cosmetic product labels. Dr. Vermen Veyra who encouraged audience participation on the ethical issues surrounding the use of
M. Verallo-Rowell shared her knowledge on and also shared her own experiences with social media in health care.
pigmented contact dermatitis and emphasized these techniques.
the importance of a good clinical eye as this Department Chair Dr. Purita Paz-Lao capped
disease is often misdiagnosed in brown- The final lecture series for the day focused on off a day filled with exciting innovations and
skinned individuals. A thorough discussion pigmented neoplasms, where Dr. Elsie Reynosa a generous exchange of knowledge with her
on the most common allergens encountered P. Floreza started off with a clear and practical closing remarks.




Live demonstration
of skin rejuvenation
techniques
using fillers and
toxin injections
by Dr. Atchima
Suwanchinda



Live demonstration
of skin rejuvenation
techniques using
threads and skin
boosters by Dr. Guia Consultants and residents of the MMC Department of Dermatology with Dr. Atchima
Jorge Suwanchinda (center, front row)
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Continuing Medical Education • August 30, 2017

“PSYCHODERMATOLOGY:



The Skin - Mind Connection”


Franchesca Marie D. Ilagan, MD

he University of Santo Tomas
Hospital (USTH) Department of
TDermatology together with the
Philippine Dermatological Society’s (PDS)
Contact Dermatitis and Environmental
Dermatology Subspecialty Core
Group hosted the monthly Continuing
Medical Education (CME) entitled:
“PSYCHODERMATOLOGY: The Skin - Mind
Connection” last August 30, 2017. The CME
was moderated by Dr. Maria Lourdes H.
Palmero, Residency Training Officer of the
Department of Dermatology at USTH.

From L-R: USTH Dermatology Department Training Officer Dr. Maria Lourdes H. Palmero, USTH Dermatology An interesting case of Trichotillomania
Department Chair Dr. Ma. Angela T. Cumagun, Contact Dermatitis and Environmental Dermatology was presented by second year resident
Subsepecialty Core Group Chair Dr. Lillian L. Villafuerte, Dr. Sarah Grace M. Tan, Dr. Antonio C. Sison, Dr. Vermen Dr. Lauren Margaret T. Hao. Dr. Antonio
Verallo-Rowell, PDS President Dr. Ma. Angela M. Lavadia C. Sison, a fellow in both Psychiatry
and Dermatology, then shared with the
audience invaluable information on
trichotillomania, from how the media
perceives this condition to his approach in
managing such cases. He likewise engaged
the audience with an interesting historical
perspective of psychodermatology.

The second part of the CME focused on
Contact Dermatology. Updates from the
Dermatologic Society of Thailand (DST)
and the International Contact Dermatitis
Research Group (ICDRG) 2017 meeting
were given by Dr. Sarah Grace M. Tan,
Secretary of the PDS Contact Dermatitis
Seated from L-R: USTH Dermatology Department Consultants: Drs. Daisy K. Ismael, Ma. Victoria C. Dizon, and Environmental Dermatology
Arnelfa C. Paliza, Ma. Angela T. Cumagun, Maria Lourdes H. Palmero, Susannah O. Salvador, Bernardita O.
Policarpio and Ma. Rosario G. Aguila; Standing: USTH Department of Dermatology Residents Subspecialty Core Group. It was followed
by a lecture from Dr. Vermen Verallo-
Rowell, who presented interesting cases
and a comprehensive discussion about
Pigmented Contact Dermatitis.

The afternoon, filled with new learnings
and knowledge on psychodermatology and
contact dermatitis, was formally opened by
the Department Chairman Dr. Ma. Angela T.
Cumagun, moderated by the Department’s
RTO, Dr. Maria Lourdes H. Palmero, and
closed by PDS President Dr. Ma. Angela M.
Lavadia.
The USTH Department of Dermatology consultants and residents with the speakers.
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PEDAGOGIA DERMATOLOGIA





Sharon Wong, MD and Crista Baclagan, MD

he University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc. (UERMMMCI) Section of
Dermatology, in cooperation with the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Subspecialty Core Group of
Tthe Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS), hosted the Continuing Medical Education (CME) entitled
“Pedagogia Dermatologia” last September 27, 2017 at the Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club.

A warm welcome from the UERMMMCI
Section of Dermatology head, Dr. Camille
Angeles, formally opened the CME,
where she emphasized the importance
of pedagogy and being well-versed
with sexually transmitted infections to
be a well-rounded dermatologist. Dr.
Catherine Ang served as the program
moderator.

The main program commenced with a
case presentation by the section’s first
year resident, Dr. Nicole Laluces, about
an 18-year-old man with secondary
syphilis who had about 50 sexual
partners in the past two years, whom
he met mostly through social media. Dr.
Winlove Mojica provided an excellent
reaction to the case, engaging the
audience by speaking of how the rise of The UERMMMCI Section of Dermatology consultants, graduates, and residents
social media in recent years has made
finding casual sex partners easier. More The audience was then updated on the of psychosocial factors among patients
importantly, he pointed out that social current statistics of STIs and HIV cases with STIs” which emphasized the stigma
media may serve as a platform for us in the Philippines by Ms. Joahnabel and discrimination surrounding HIV and
dermatologists to reach out to the public delos Santos, a field educator from the STIs and the role of doctors in providing
and educate them regarding safe sex Family Planning Organization of the appropriate care to Filipino patients with
practices. Philippines. This was followed by Dr. these conditions. The last talk, delivered
Antonio Sison’s talk entitled “Interplay by the chair of the STI Subspecialty Core
Group, Dr. Gilbert Yang, delved on the
general principles in STI management
coupled with a comprehensive summary
of the pharmacologic treatment of these
infections.

Aptly defined, pedagogy refers to the art,
science or profession of teaching. And as
the PDS President, Dr. Angela Lavadia,
commented: “This CME has proven the
institution’s hard work to impart the
correct and latest information on many
facets of Sexually Transmitted Infections.
This educational endeavor brought
further awareness of what we can do as
dermatologists in dealing with STIs.”
The speakers of the activity with Dr. Camille Angeles,UERMMMCI Section of Dermatology head, and Dr. Angela Lavadia, PDS
president
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LEARNING CURVES

30 August 2017, Wack Wack Golf Country Club Mandaluyong City

PDS Continuing Laser Education 2017 Series Part Two:

CONTROVERSIES



Ma. Pilar L. Leuenberger, MD, FPDS, Ma. Suzanne Datuin-De Leon, MD, FPDS,
and Jacqueline Madulid-Luna, MD, FPDS

he recently held second activity of the PDS Laser Group for 2017, attended by PDS
consultants and residents, had an intimate and lively atmosphere with didactic,
Tquestion-and-answer discussions on novel treatment approaches to common yet “Three cases of
challenging aesthetic to medical dermatologic patient concerns. Our two expert and rhinophyma in Filipino
generous resource speakers were Drs. Johannes F. Dayrit and Irene Gaile C. Robredo-Vitas.
males showing remarkable
“Three cases of rhinophyma in Filipino males showing remarkable improvement with a
combination of low dose isotretinoin and long pulsed NdYAG laser” was discussed by Dr. improvement with a
Dayrit, where he presented not only the diagnostic approaches (i.e., clinical, dermoscopic
, and histopathologic) in evaluating the severity of rhinophyma but also the effective combination of low
treatment strategy. In cases of severe grade rhinophyma, his proposition is the intake
of low dose isotretinoin during the initial treatment phase for six months complemented dose isotretinoin and
by long pulsed NdYAG laser treatment to decrease the resurgence of inflammation.
Thereafter an ablative resurfacing device such as the carbon dioxide laser may be used long pulsed NdYAG laser”
to sculpt the raised areas.
was discussed by
Dr. Robredo-Vitas then talked on “Selective destruction of sebaceous and eccrine glands
and fat using insulated needles and monopolar radiofrequency” where she showcased, Dr. Dayrit . . . then
via before-and-after photos of patients, the effectivity of this procedure to deliver heat
and destroy targeted structures for acne, sebaceous gland hyperplasia, periorbital Dr. Robredo-Vitas talked
wrinkles, eyebags, xanthelasma, submental fat and even hyperhidrosis. She recommends
avoidance of treatment of inflamed acne lesions and best to give oral antibiotics first. on “Selective destruction

of sebaceous and
eccrine glands and

fat using insulated

needles and monopolar

radiofrequency”

Dr Johannes Dayrit talks on Rhinophyma cases and Dr.Irene Gaile Robredo-Vitas as one of the resource
management speakers


















Attendees of the Continuing Laser education activity
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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 PDS Quiz Bee:
Quest for L.I.F.E.




Christene Pearl Arandia, MD, FPDS
he recently concluded PDS Quiz Bee
was a big hit! This year, consultants and
Tresidents from different institutions
graced the event, complete with balloons,
headdresses and matching colors to
support their respective contestants.
Made possible by an educational grant
from Glenmark Philippines, this is the 5th
year of the revived PDS Quiz Bee, a Quest
for L.I.F.E.

With a new twist introduced, the “Battle of
the Masters”, representative consultants
from the 11 accredited PDS institutions
gamely participated, trusting their
instincts in answering non-dermatological 1st place winner RITM represented by Dr. Eunice Lopez and Dr. Julius Gatmaitan
questions. Drs Winlove Mojica from UP-
PGH and Dr. Lian Jamisola from UERMMMC OMMC and RITM for the finals! These three
survived and emerged triumphant from The final three: UP- institutions were previous CHAMPIONS of
the set of trivia questions. the PDS QUIZ BEE, so a very tight fight to
the finish was really expected!
It was a head-to-head competition among PGH, RITM and OMMC,
the 11 institutions. Battling 10 questions Scores were back to zero in the final round.
worth 10 points each for the first round sweated their brains out, The final three: UP-PGH, RITM and OMMC,
and another 5 questions worth 20 points sweated their brains out, increasing the
each for the second round, UP-PGH, UST increasing the tension tension with shout after shout filling the
and RITM garnered the top 3 positions, room whenever each institution gave
after the two rounds. the correct answer! And who emerged
with shout after shout victorious among the top three? None
All institutions continued to battle for the other than RITM who garnered a perfect
third round (5 questions worth 30 points filling the room whenever score! They made history by becoming
each) with the scores added to their the first institution to win the Quiz Bee
existing points. OMMC and RITM tied at Cup for two straight years. Will RITM be
230 points and MMC and UP-PGH at 220 each institution gave the able to pull a 3-peat next year? Or will the
points. With OMMC and RITM assured of a 10 other institutions break their winning
place in the final round, MMC and UP-PGH correct answer! streak? Let us all find out as we meet again
fought for the third slot by engaging in a next year for more fun and games at the
tie-breaker question. UP-PGH won, joining PDS Quiz Bee: A Quest for L.I.F.E. !


















Drs. Rosalina Nadela, Cecilia Rosete, Noemie Ramos,
Ma. Juliet Macarayo, Christene Pearl Arandia with
PDS President Dr. Ma. Angela Lavadia with PDS Officers, Quiz Bee Board of Judges and representatives from Glenmark Glenmark representative Ann Roces-Granados
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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS
Philippine Dermatological Society members win

the Galderma SKINPACT Awards 2017


(Asia-Pacific edition)
Belen Dofitas, MD, FPDS

fter 3 months of on-line voting,
the projects of two Philippine
ADermatological Society members
garnered the top awards of Community
Leadership in Dermatology and the
Excellence in Education. Out of 105
entries from the Asia- Pacific Region, these
projects won the Community Vote or the
most number of on-line votes from the
international dermatology community
during the period of June 23 to September
18, 2017.

The SKINPACT Awards aim “to inspire
dermatologists and other doctors with
an interest in dermatology, to develop
and help implement voluntary projects
that support a sustainable dermatology SkinPact Awards 2017 (Asia-Pacific):
community.” The Award will enable the Galderma SKINPACT awards 2017 winners:
project leaders to carry out their projects Congratulations Dr. Belen Dofitas and Dr. Mirla Taira!! Excellence in Education Category -
Community Vote
through a grant of US$10,000.
The project leaders, Drs. Belen Dofitas approaches to NTD control and eradication “Schisto Dere Laksi”: A Community-wide
Education on the Schistosomal Rash for
and Mirla Taira, are very grateful to the are needed. Early Detection in an Endemic Philippine
Philippine Medical Association and the
Philippine Dermatological Society for their Partners in Leprosy Action (PILA) is a Province Using Film and Comic book”
strategy initiated by the Philippine Leprosy
interest in the SkinPact projects and for
their all-out support and votes. Mission in 2005 that brings together Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical
various stakeholders (Local Government
disease that has been plaguing the

Units, Department of Health, Department Philippines for decades especially because
of Education, dermatologists, community of its complications in the liver. Filipinos
members) to develop sustainable in endemic areas need to be more aware
community skin health programs to about early diagnosis and treatment.
enhance awareness, early detection,
treatment, and prevention of leprosy and “Schisto dere Laksi” means “Schisto is no
other prevalent skin diseases. joke”. It is a project that focuses on teaching
communities about early detection of
This pilot project aims to determine the schistosomiasis by recognizing an early
effectiveness, outcome and impact of manifestation of the disease such as the
SkinPact Awards 2017 (Asia-Pacific): the Partners In Leprosy Action (PILA) skin rash. The itchy rash appears after
Community Leadership in Dermatology community skin health strategy as a contact with the schistosomal cercariae in
Category - Community Vote combined approach to skin–related fresh water. With early recognition and
NTDs in a Geographically Isolated and treatment, the chronicity and late-stage
Partners in Leprosy Action (PILA): a Disadvantaged Area (GIDA) of the sequelae of this neglected tropical disease
community skin health strategy as a Philippines such as the Liguasan Marsh can be prevented. The project sites are
combined approached to detecting skin- area of Tulunan, North Cotabato, where 3 rural barangays in the adjacent towns
related neglected tropical diseases at least two of these NTDs have been of Oras, Dolores and Can-avid in Eastern
reported as endemic (i.e. leprosy and Samar. A comic book and a short film in
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) have yaws). the Waray dialect will be developed and
prominent skin manifestations such used as educational tools.
as leprosy, yaws, lymphatic filariasis, The Project Leader is Dr. Belen Lardizabal
mycetoma, cutaneous leishmaniasis, Dofitas, a Fellow of the Philippine The Project Leader is Dr. Mirla Celina
Buruli ulcer and onchocerciasis. The Dermatological Society and President of S. Taira, a Fellow of the Philippine
first five skin-related NTDs exist in the the Board of Trustees-Philippine Leprosy Dermatological Society and a member of
Philippines. Innovative and integrated Mission (the implementing agency). the Marikina Valley Medical Society.

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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS
PDS@65:






The DermAuthority’s Treasured Milestones




Compiled by Carolina A. Carpio, MD, FPDS
50s – THE BIRTH • PDS was formally advised by Dr. Sven
Hellerstrom, then International League of
• The Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) Dermatological Societies (ILDS) secretary-
was born on November 8, 1952. general, of its acceptance as a member of
the ILDS. The first three delegates of the PDS
• The first group of officers elected (and who who attended the International Congress of
consequently served for two consecutive terms Dermatology in Washington, D.C. in 1962 were
of two years each) were: Drs. Manuel Fernandez, Guillermo Gutierrez,
President – Dr. Perpetuo D. Gutierrez and Socorro Simuangco.
Vice President – Dr. Rafael Guzman • During the term of Dr. Socorro Simuangco, she
Secretary-Treasurer – Dr. Manuel C. Fernandez launched a monthly medical education program

Board of Directors: for the members of the Society.
1. Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez
2. Dr. Marciano Carreon 70s – THE TRANSFORMATIONS
3. Dr. Socorro Aunario-Simuangco
4. Dr. Rafael Medina • The Philippine General Hospital Section of
Dermatology became the first accredited

• In its first year, the PDS was composed of only PDS training institution. This was granted by
ten Filipino dermatologists and Dr. Jose Gay- the Board of Directors under Dr. Guillermo T.
Prieto, a foreign honorary member from Spain. Gutierrez, the son of the late Dr. Perpetuo D.
Gutierrez, who served as president from 1971 to

• In the same year, the PDS was recognized as a 1974.
specialty society affiliated with the Philippine
Medical Association (PMA). • The League of ASEAN Dermatological
Societies (LADS) was established with the

• The Society held its first annual meeting at the goal of encouraging regional cooperation in
Philippine Columbian Clubhouse situated then dermatology through hosting by the member
at Taft Avenue, Manila on December 15, 1953. nations on rotation of the Regional (Asian-
Australasian) Conference of Dermatology (RCD).

60s – THE TRANSITION In 1972, the PDS became founding member of
LADS.
• The PDS grew strength through its transition
by improving the teaching of dermatology in • The PDS was incorporated and registered with
different medical institutions. the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on March 12, 1974.
• The Society became an “allied member of the
proposed Federation of the Philippine College of • In 1974, the PDS Specialty Board was formed.
Physicians” in 1962. The first Board was composed of Dr. Guillermo
T. Gutierrez as chairman, with Drs. Vermen
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continued from page 15
Verallo-Rowell, Sylvia S. Jacinto and Florante • At the 8th RCD in Bali, Indonesia, PDS was
C. Bocobo as members. The first successful represented by Dr. Lilia Santiago and Dr.
examinees were: Drs. Gerardo Brual, Rosario Romero who were also the signatories to the
Cañete, Roland Cellona, Tranquilino Fajardo Jr., Bali Manifesto, a requirement for membership
Ricardo Guinto, Valentin Lim, Mario Mabalay, of LADS to ILDS.
and Lilia Ordinario-Santiago.
• With the aim of further enhancing the quality
• On May 19, 1974, the first PDS postgraduate of dermatology training during the term of Dr.
course was held. Santiago, four hospital-based residency training
programs were accredited: University of Santo
• In 1975, under the term of Dr. Sylvia Jacinto, the Tomas (1988), Makati Medical Center (1988),
PDS Committee on Accreditation was formed University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay
to raise the quality of dermatology training Memorial Medical Center (1989), and Jose R.
programs. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (1990).

• In the same year, the Society was formally 90s – STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATION
recognized by the PMA and the PCP as officially
distinct and separate from the PCP. • In 1992, PDS celebrated its 40th Ruby Anniversary
together with the hosting of the 10th RCD by the
• PDS participated at the 4th Regional (Asian- Philippine League of Dermatologists (PDS and
Australasian) Conference of Dermatology (RCD) Philippine Society of Aesthetic Medicine later
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Researches and known as the Philippine Society of Cutaneous
studies were important contributions of the Medicine) at the Manila Hotel. Chair was Dr. Lina
Society in regional dermatology at that time. De Dios-Torralba and Secretary-General was Dr.
Marita Lim-Ke.
• The first coordination of the PDS postgraduate
course with an international dermatologic group • 1992 gave birth to the 1st publication of The
happened in 1979 (the 5th PDS postgraduate Journal of the Philippine Dermatological
course with the North American College of Society, under the term of Dr. Torralba.
Dermatologists).
• The First Annual Residents’ Research Forum was
80s – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & RECOGNITION held in 1994.


• The 5TH RCD and the 1st to be hosted by the • During the term of Dr. Romero, the PMA
Philippines was held at the Philippine Plaza reiterated its “one society per specialty” policy
in Manila in 1982. Former PDS President Dr. which led to several attempts at merging with
Perpetua Javier served as the organizing chair, PSAM for one unified dermatological society.
while Dr. Verallo-Rowell was the Secretary
General. This was also the 30th year of PDS • The first PDS Chapter, the Southern Philippines
(Pearl Anniversary). Chapter was created under the term of Dr. Clarita
Maaño, to facilitate holding of CME symposia for
• In 1984, the Skin and Cancer Foundation, Inc. members from the Visayas and Mindanao. Dr.
was accepted by the Board of Directors as its Rosario Cañete was the first chapter president.
second accredited training institution.
2000s – THE MILLENIUM CHALLENGE
• The 1st Leprosy Symposium was organized in
1987 led by Dr. Roberta Romero and held at UP- • The Skin, Hair and Nail Health Education
PGH. Program (SKINHELP) that was launched under
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the term of Dr. Elizabeth Amelia V. Tianco, was was the Southern Luzon Chapter, led by its first
recognized by the PMA as the “Best Project by president, Dr. Arsenia Grey.
an Affiliate Society” in May 2002.
• The 30th PDS Annual Convention in cooperation
• The first National Skin Disease Detection and with the American Academy of Dermatology
Prevention Week was celebrated during Dr. was held in 2006, chaired by Dr. Arnelfa Paliza.
Tianco’s term and was officially endorsed by
then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo through • Under the term of Dr. Paliza (2007-2008), the
Proclamation No. 110. PDS Organizational Structure was formalized
with the creation of Cluster Heads coming from
• In 2001, PDS Code of Ethics was approved. The the Board of Directors to supervise the different
PDS Outreach Program was institutionalized. PDS committees and task forces. The young PDS
The PDS Newsletter was born to improve (yPDS) members’ group was likewise organized.
communication with the growing membership.
• The first edition of the PDS Administrative
• The Philippine League of Dermatologists hosted Manual was created in 2007.
the 15th RCD held in Manila on November 2002.
Dr. Clarita Maaño was chair and Dr. Evangeline • The automation of membership database
Handog was secretary-general. with the use of SMART Membership ID system
happened during the term of Dr. Paliza.
• The PDS and PSCM merged on October 29,
2003 and on October 12, 2004, the united PDS • The PDS Skin Safety Campaign was initiated.
was recognized by the PCP as the only specialty This quad-media program aims to promote
society for Dermatology in the country. awareness of effective and safe medical, surgical
and cosmetic treatments for skin problems
• The first set of officers of the unified PDS were through consultation with trained and skilled
as follows: Dr. Francisca Roa (President), Dr. dermatologists. This advocacy movement went
Evangeline Handog (Vice-President), Dr. Lorna full-blast on TV (2 PDS infomercials), radio, print,
Frez (Secretary), Dr. Ma. Teresita Gabriel billboard and the internet during the term of Dr.
(Treasurer). Board of Directors were Drs. Georgina Pastorfide.
Marcellano Cruz, Ma. Juliet Macarayo, Arnelfa
Paliza, Georgina Pastorfide, Carmela Reyes and • In 2007, the 31st PDS Annual Convention
Lillian Villafuerte. and the 6th Regional Conference of Pediatric
Dermatology was held with Dr. Pastorfide as
• The unified PDS Board accredited three more chair.
hospital-based residency training programs: East
Avenue Memorial Medical Center, Research • In 2008, the 32nd PDS Annual Convention was
Institute for Tropical Medicine and Ospital ng held in cooperation with the International
Maynila Medical Center. Society of Dermatology (ISD), with Dr. Pastorfide
also as chair.
• The PDS Seal of Excellence, a sign of distinction
for its members, was unveiled in 2005 by then • The Central Luzon Chapter was the 3rd PDS
PDS president Dr. Lorna Frez, Task Force Seal of Chapter recognized in 2008, with Dr. Ma. Juliet
Excellence chair Dr. Evangeline B. Handog, and Macarayo as its first president. In that same year,
PMA president Dr. Modesto Llamas. the Northern Luzon Chapter of the PDS became
the 4th Chapter to be recognized with Dr. Edna
• In 2005, the Southern Philippines Medical Nisce as president.
Center Department of Dermatology was given
full accreditation by the PDS Board. • St. Luke’s Medical Center Department of
Dermatology was accredited by the PDS Board
• In 2006, the 2nd PDS Chapter to be acknowledged under Dr. Pastorfide in 2009.
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• In 2009, the PDS Health Information System • During the term of Dr. Nadela, the 1st PDS Mid-
(HIS) was started and chaired by Dr. Belen year Conference was held in 2014 in Naga City,
Dofitas. with the PDS Southern Luzon Chapter at the
helm. This was followed by the 2nd, 3rd and
• To promote the best practice, raise and 4th Mid-year conferences in 2015, 2016 and
standardize the quality of care in dermatology, 2017, handled by the Central Luzon, Northern
the first Handbook of Clinical Practice Guidelines Luzon and Southern Philippines Chapters,
was published during the term of Dr. Ma. respectively.
Teresita Gabriel, with Dr. Agnes Thaebtharm as
committee chair in 2011. • In 2014, PDS embraced the digital age with
the PDS the DermAuthority campaign being
• The Life Enhancement Action Program (L.E.A.P.) launched on the FB Fan Page, website and print.
was initiated in 2011 during the term of Dr. The PDS App was introduced in 2013.
Gabriel. This program brings relevant special
CME topics to the members in the Metro Manila • The 13th Asia-Pacific Environmental and
and the regional chapters. Occupational Dermatology Symposium
(APEODS) and 38th annual convention was held
• The 35th PDS Annual Convention in cooperation in 2015. Then PDS Vice-President Dr. Ma. Angela
with the Women’s Dermatological Society Lavadia was chair and Dr. Noemie Salta-Ramos
happened in 2011, with Dr. Rosalina Nadela as was secretary-general. Speakers were our
chair. dermatology colleagues from the International
Contact Dermatitis Research Group.
• The 1st PDS National Conference was in 2011.
This was followed by a 2nd national conference • The vascular laser procedure was approved for
together with the celebration of the 60th inclusion in PhilHealth, the country’s national
anniversary of PDS in 2012. Both were chaired health insurance agency under the term of Dr.
by Dr. Rosalina Nadela. Daisy King-Ismael.

• The 20th RCD was held in Manila on February • The acquisition of a property lot for the
2012 with Dr. Lorna Frez as chair and Dr. Arnelfa construction of a permanent building
Paliza as secretary-general. (residence) of PDS happened in November 2015.
The property is located at #73 Malakas Street,
• PDS participated for the first time in the Sister Quezon City and is an on-going project.
Society Meeting during the International
Congress of Dermatology conference in New • Starting 2017, the PDS CME events are being
Delhi, India in 2013 during the term of Dr. Nadela. web casted online.
The Society also partnered and participated in
the World Skin Health Day, a joint collaboration of
the PDS, International League of Dermatological
Societies (ILDS) and International Society of Sources: PDS Sapphire Anniversary Program Book
Dermatology (ISD) to promote the awareness of 1997; PDS: A Golden Legacy (in celebration of its 50th
the importance of healthy skin. Anniversary) Coffeetable Book 2002; PDS SKINCONTACT
Commemorative (60th Anniversary Issue) (2012)
• The 4th Continental Congress of Dermatology
(CCD) and 37th annual convention was held in Acknowledgments: My sincere gratitude to Drs.
Manila in 2014. This was the first CCD held in Asia Arnelfa Paliza, Teresita Gabriel, Rosalina Nadela, Daisy
and was in collaboration with the International Ismael, Angela Lavadia and Juliet Macarayo for their
Society of Dermatology under then ISD President contributions in the making of this article.
Dr. Evangeline Handog. This was headed by then
PDS President Dr. Nadela, with Dr. Gabriel as
secretary-general.

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At present, PDS is a 1,108 membership society, based all over the Philippines.
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PDS LEGACY

A Lasting Legacy: Remembering Our Dear Departed Members



s we celebrate our 65th year, we look back and celebrate the lives and legacies of our members who have gone
before us. PDS would not be where it is today without the invaluable vision and contribution of these dermatologists.
AThey are trailblazers, teachers, researchers, mentors, private practitioners, community leaders, husbands, wives,
fathers and mothers. It is with great fondness and gratitude that we remember these outstanding individuals and thank
them for being a part of PDS.
















Dr. Antoinette Antonio-Alvarez Dr. Marciano Carreon Dr. Manuel Fernandez Sr. Dr. Dominador Garduno Dr. Guillermo Gutierrez Dr. Perpetuo Gutierrez















Dr. Rafael Guzman Dr. Ma. Mae Geraldine Herrera Dr. Nilda Jaena Dr. Perpetua Javier Dr. Leo Lagda Dr. Marita Limke















Dr. Jocelyn Livelo Dr. Antonio Lozano Dr. Ely Medina Dr. Rafael Medina Dr. Joseph Ortiz Dr. Mariano Ortiz















Dr. Jose Rodriguez Dr. Socorro Simuangco Dr. Marina Sta. Maria Dr. Efren Palabyab Sr. Dr. Carmela Wendy Uy


Not in photos : Dr. Ester Dizon, Dr. Arturo Quintos, Dr. Renato Ranin and Dr. Eugenia Samson

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PDS LEGACY
PDS Conventions through the years

DATE PDS CONVENTION PDS PRESIDENT / CONVENTION CHAIR
1974 1st PDS POSTGRADUATE COURSE GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD
1976-1978 2nd, 3rd & 4th PDS PGCs (Makati Medical Center) SYLVIA JACINTO JAMORA, MD
1979 5th PDS PGC with NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DERMATOLOGISTS (Hotel Intercontinental) JUANITA ARCILLA, MD
1980 6th PDS PGC
1981 7th PDS PGC VERMEN VERALLO ROWELL MD /
1982 5TH REGIONAL CONGRESS OF DERMATOLOGY, joint with PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF AESTHETIC MEDICINE and INTER- PERPETUA JAVIER, MD
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL DERMATOLOGY (Hotel Intercon)
8th PDS PGC (Makati Medical Center)
PDS PEARL ANNIVERSARY 30TH YEAR
1983-1984 9th & 10th PDS PGCS VERMEN VERALLO ROWELL MD
1986 11th PDS PGC (Hotel Nikko) ELY MEDINA MD
1987- 1988 12th & 13th PDS PGCS (Hotel Nikko) LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO, MD
1989 14th PDS PGC (University of the East)
1990 15th PDS PGC (Lungsod ng Kabataan)
Nov 16-17, 1991 16th PDS ANNUAL CONVENTION (Phil Children’s Medical Center, QC) - Dermatological Therapeutics: Trends of the 90’s LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD /
CLARITA MAAÑO, MD
Sep 26, 1992 40th RUBY ANNIVERSARY PDS (Manila Hotel)
Nov 15-19, 1992 10th REGIONAL CONGRESS OF DERMATOLOGY . LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD /
PHILIPPINE LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGISTS (JOINT PDS AND PSAM) (Manila Hotel) - Updates and Relevance LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD
Nov 13-14, 1993 PHILIPPINE LEAGUE OF DERMATOLOGISTS (JOINT PDS AND PSAM) ANNUAL CONVENTION LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD / CLARITA
(Hotel Nikko Manila Garden) - Dermatologic Therapeutics: Issues and Advances MAAÑO, MD & EVANGELINE HANDOG, MD
Nov 12-13, 1994 19th PDS ANNUAL CONVENTION (Westin Philippine Plaza) Dermatology: A Science and Art LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD /
CLARITA MAAÑO, MD
Nov 11-12, 1995 20th PDS ANNUAL CONVENTION (Hotel Intercontinental, Makati) - Practical Dermatology. Focus: Hair, Nail, Glands ROBERTA ROMERO, MD /
CLARITA MAAÑO, MD
Nov 9-10, 1996 21st PDS ANNUAL CONVENTION - Dermatological Management: Controversies And Management
Nov 15-16, 1997 22nd ANNUAL CONVENTION (Hotel Intercontinental Makati) - Dermatology in the Next Millenium CLARITA MAAÑO, MD /
ELIZABETH AMELIA V. TIANCO, MD
Nov 14-15, 1998 JOINT ANNUAL CONVENTION PDS & PSCM (Mandarin Oriental Manila, Makati)
Dermatologists: One Towards Excellence
Nov 6-7, 1999 24th ANNUAL CONVENTION (Westin Phil Plaza) - Dermatology: New Approaches And Concepts To Old Problems ELIZABETH AMELIA V. TIANCO, MD /
FRANCISCA ROA, MD
Nov 11-12, 2000 25th ANNUAL CONVENTION (Westin Phil Plaza) - Skin 2000: Investigative Dermatology, New Directions For The New
Millenium
Nov 6-7, 2001 26th ANNUAL CONVENTION - Evidence Based Medicine: Dermatology
Nov 12-16, 2002 15th REGIONAL CONGRESS OF DERMATOLOGY (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - Developments and Directions In Dermatology
Nov 13-14, 2003 27th ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - The Essential And True: Facing The Issues In Dermatology FRANCISCA ROA, MD / MA. LORNA FREZ, MD
Nov 11-12, 2004 28th ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - Transcending the Fundamentals of Dermatology
Nov 17-18, 2005 29th ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - Touch up on Basics…Catch up on New Trends MA. LORNA FREZ, MD / ARNELFA PALIZA, MD
Nov 16-17, 2006 30th ANNUAL CONVENTION with AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) -
AAD & PDS: Upholding Excellence in Dermatology
Nov 15-16, 2007 31st ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - Nurturing The Asian Skin: Neonatal To Geriatic ARNELFA PALIZA, MD /
GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD
Nov 20-21, 2008 32nd ANNUAL CONVENTION with INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGY (SMX Convention Center)
Dermatologic Diagnosis and Therapeutics: Bridging the Gap
Nov 12-13, 2009 33rd ANNUAL CONVENTION (Crowne Plaza Hotel) - Dermatology: Look Back, Leap Head GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD /
MA. TERESITA GABRIEL, MD
Nov 11-12, 2010 34th ANNUAL CONVENTION (Crowne Plaza Hotel) - Discovering New Realms In Dermatology
May 19-20, 2011 35th ANNUAL CONVENTION with WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY (Crowne Plaza Hotel) MA. TERESITA GABRIEL, MD /
Dermatology Focus: Woman & Child ROSALINA NADELA, MD
Feb 20-23, 2012 20th REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF DERMATOLOGY (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - Emerging Concepts And Paradigm Shifts MA. TERESITA GABRIEL, MD /
In Dermatology LORNA FREZ, MD
Nov 7-8, 2013 36th ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - Discovering Diverse Dimension In Dermatology ROSALINA NADELA, MD /
DAISY K. ISMAEL, MD
Nov 4-7, 2014 37th ANNUAL CONVENTION & 4th CONTINENTAL CONGRESS OF DERMATOLOGY (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel)
Advances In Dermatology: A Journey Across Nations ROSALINA NADELA, MD /
ROSALINA NADELA, MD
Nov 4-6, 2015 38th PDS ANNUAL CONVENTION & 13th APEODS (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) DAISY ISMAEL, MD /
Focus Skin: Skin Knowledge & Innovation Amongst Nations MA. ANGELA LAVADIA, MD
Nov 3-5, 2016 39th ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) - The DermAuthority: Advancing The Art And Science Of
Aesthetic And Medical Dermatology
Nov 8-10, 2017 40th ANNUAL CONVENTION (EDSA Shangri-la Hotel) PDS@65: Rediscovering and Reinforcing Dermatologic MA. ANGELA LAVADIA, MD /
Skills & Knowledge MA. PURITA PAZ LAO, MD
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PDS LEGACY

PDS LEADERSHIP 1952 - 2018

Year 1952-1955 1956-1957 1958 1959-1962
President PERPETUO D. GUTIERREZ, MD PERPETUO D. GUTIERREZ, MD PERPETUO D. GUTIERREZ, MD RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD
Vice President RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD MARCIANO CARREON, MD
Secretary-Treasurer MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD FLORANTE BOCOBO, MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD ANTONIO LOZANO, MD
Board of Directors JOSE N RODRIGUEZ, MD MARCIANO CARREON, MD MARCIANO CARREON, MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD
MARCIANO CARREON, MD RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD DOMINADOR GARDUNO, MD
SOCORRO SIMUANGCO, MD JOSE N RODRIGUEZ, MD JOSE N RODRIGUEZ, MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD
RAFAEL MEDINA, MD SOCORRO SIMUANGCO, MD SOCORRO SIMUANGCO, MD SOCORRO SIMUANGCO, MD
Year 1963-1965 1965-1967 1967-1969 1969-1971
President ANTONIO LOZANO, MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD SOCORRO SIMUANGCO, MD PERPETUA JAVIER, MD
Vice President MARCIANO CARREON, MD SOCORRO SIMUANGCO, MD PERPETUA JAVIER, MD MARIANO ORTIZ JR, MD
Secretary-Treasurer MARIANO ORTIZ JR, MD MARIANO ORTIZ JR, MD MARIANO ORTIZ JR, MD OLIVIA LLENADO, MD
Board of Directors MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD MARCIANO CARREON, MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD MARCIANO CARREON, MD
GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, MD
RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD MILAGROS LOPEZ, MD RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD RAFAEL GUZMAN, MD
JOSE N RODRIGUEZ, MD ANTONIO LOZANO, MD ANTONIO LOZANO, MD MILAGROS LOPEZ, MD
1971-1973 1973-1975 1975-1979 1979-1981
GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD SYLVIA JACINTO JAMORA, MD JUANITA ARCILLA , MD
MILAGROS LOPEZ, MD MILAGROS LOPEZ, MD THELMA LEELIN, MD VERMEN VERALLO, MD
EVELINA BERNARDINO, MD VERMEN VERALLO, MD VERMEN VERALLO, MD JOSEFINA PECACHE, MD
SYLVIA JACINTO JAMORA, MD SYLVIA JACINTO JAMORA, MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD SYLVIA JACINTO JAMORA, MD
PERPETUA JAVIER, MD JUANITA ARCILLA , MD OLIVIA LLENADO, MD FILOMENA MONTINOLA, MD
THELMA LEELIN, MD THELMA LEELIN, MD MILAGROS LOPEZ, MD ROSARIO CANETE, MD
ANGELITO SAQUETON, MD FLORANTE BOCOBO, MD FILOMENA MONTINOLA, MD LUIS TORRESYAP, MD
Year 1981-1984 1985-1986 1987-1988 1989-1990
President VERMEN VERALLO-ROWELL MD ELY MEDINA, MD LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO MD LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO MD
Vice President MANUEL FERNANDEZ, JR. MD MANUEL FERNANDEZ, JR. MD LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD AMELIA MEDINA, MD
Secretary-Treasurer LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO MD LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO MD ROBERTA ROMERO, MD ROBERTA ROMERO, MD
Board of Directors JUANITA ARCILLA , MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD
GUILLLERMO GUTIERREZ, MD JOSEFINA PECACHE, MD ELY MEDINA, MD MILAGROS LOPEZ, MD
SYLVIA JACINTO JAMORA, MD LUIS TORRESYAP, MD FILOMENA MONTINOLA, MD FILOMENA MONTINOLA, MD
ELY MEDINA, MD VERMEN VERALLO-ROWELL MD YOLANDA OBIETA, MD LUIS TORRESYAP, MD
Year 1991-1992 Year 1993-1994 1995-1996
President LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD President LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD ROBERTA ROMERO, MD
Vice President MARIANO ORTIZ JR, MD Vice President JOSEFINA PECACHE, MD CLARITA MAANO, MD
Secretary-Treasurer ROSARIO CANETE, MD Secretary ROBERTA ROMERO, MD ELIZABETH AMELIA TIANCO, MD
Board of Directors CLARITA MAANO, MD Treasurer ROSARIO CANETE, MD JOSEFINA PECACHE, MD
JOSEFINA PECACHE, MD Board of Directors CLARITA MAANO, MD LILLIAN VILLAFUERTE, MD
LILLIAN VILLAFUERTE, MD LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO MD FILOMENA MONTINOLA, MD
LILIA ORDINARIO SANTIAGO MD LILLIAN VILLAFUERTE, MD ROSARIO CANETE, MD
LINA DE DIOS TORRALBA, MD
Year 1997-1998 1999-2000 2001-2002 2003
President CLARITA MAANO, MD ELIZABETH AMELIA TIANCO, MD ELIZABETH AMELIA TIANCO, MD FRANCISCA ROA, MD
Vice President ELIZABETH AMELIA TIANCO, MD FRANCISCA ROA, MD FRANCISCA ROA, MD LORNA FREZ, MD
Secretary FRANCISCA ROA, MD LORNA FREZ, MD BENJAMIN BINCE, MD VERONICAL ESTRELLA, MD
Treasurer JOSEFINA PECACHE, MD ARNELFA PALIZA, MD GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD
Board of Directors ARLENE SAUNA, MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD LORNA FREZ, MD BENJAMIN BINCE, MD
LORNA FREZ, MD EVELYN GONZAGA, MD EVELYN GONZAGA, MD ANGELA CUMAGUN, MD
ROBERTA ROMERO, MD LILLIAN VILLAFUERTE, MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD NANCY GARCIA-TAN, MD
GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD SYLVIA JACINTO , MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD
BERNADETTE ARCILLA, MD VERMEN VERALLO-ROWELL MD ARNELFA PALIZA, MD
MA LUZ AQUINO, MD
Year 2004 2005-2006 2007-2008 2009-2010
President FRANCISCA ROA, MD LORNA FREZ, MD ARNELFA PALIZA, MD GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD
Vice President EVANGELINE HANDOG, MD ARNELFA PALIZA, MD GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD MA TERESITA GABRIEL, MD
Secretary LORNA FREZ, MD MA LUZ AQUINO, MD DONNA SARROSA ROSALINA NADELA, MD
Treasurer MA TERESITA GABRIEL, MD GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD MA LUZ AQUINO, MD LONABEL ENCARNACION, MD
Board of Directors BENJAMIN BINCE, MD MARCELLANO CRUZ, MD MARCELLANO CRUZ, MD BERNADETTE ARCILLA, MD
MARCELLANO CRUZ, MD MA TERESITA GABRIEL, MD MA VICTORIA DIZON, MD MARCELLANO CRUZ, MD
MA JULIET MACARAYO,MD LILLIAN VILLAFUERTE, MD LONABEL ENCARNACION, MD EVELYN GONZAGA, MD
ARNELFA PALIZA, MD ANGELA CUMAGUN, MD MA TERESITA GABRIEL, MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD
GEORGINA PASTORFIDE, MD BELEN DOFITAS, MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD ELEANOR LETRAN, MD
CARMELA REYES, MD LONABEL ENCARNACION, MD ROSALINA NADELA, MD MA JULIET MACARAYO,MD
LILLIAN VILLAFUERTE, MD SOCOUER OBLEPIAS, MD SOCOUER OBLEPIAS, MD CECILIA ROSETE, MD
Year 2011-2012 2013-2014 2015-2016 2017-2018
President MA TERESITA GABRIEL, MD ROSALINA NADELA, MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD MA ANGELA LAVADIA, MD
Vice President ROSALINA NADELA, MD DAISY K ISMAEL, MD MA ANGELA LAVADIA, MD PURITA PAZ LAO, MD
Secretary MA ANGELA LAVADIA, MD MA JULIET MACARAYO,MD JASMINJAMORA, MD CECILIA ROSETE, MD
Treasurer DAISY K ISMAEL, MD MA ANGELA LAVADIA, MD FRANCISCO RIVERA, MD JASMINJAMORA, MD
Board of Directors EILEEN CUBILLAN, MD BERNADETTE ARCILLA, MD BLOSSOM CHAN, MD KRISSINDA DIM JAMORA MD
LONABEL ENCARNACION, MD ANGELA CUMAGUN, MD KRISSINDA DIM JAMORA MD ARNOLD YU, MD
EVELYN GONZAGA, MD LONABEL ENCARNACION, MD PURITA PAZ LAO, MD FRANCISCO RIVERA, MD
JASMINJAMORA, MD ROBERTO PASCUAL, MD JULIE PABICO MD JULIE PABICO MD
MA JULIET MACARAYO,MD FRANCISCO RIVERA, MD ROBERTO PASCUAL, MD MA LOURDES PALMERO MD
NOEMIE RAMOS, MD DONNA SARROSA, MD DONNA SARROSA, MD BLOSSOM CHAN, MD
FRANCISCO RIVERA, MD NOEMIE RAMOS, MD ARNOLD YU, MD BERNADETTE ARCILLA, MD
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EDITORS’ PAGE Editorial Box

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PDS @ 65. Another reason why PDS should celebrate.
Another reason why our team has been working doubly hard to give the best to our
society.
An epitome of excellence, we wish to impart, in more ways than one.
Our dermatological society has shown unity, through hard times.
We have lauded accomplishments. We have shared greatness.
We have a stronghold of our memberships, watching every step that each one takes. Maria Juliet E. Macarayo, MD
We may have faltered along the way, but our concern for each and everyone, makes ASST. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
rising up an easier task.
Our leaders have set the trend, believing in the capacity of the society to grow.
Our membership has heeded the call, to be there for the society.
Our society has tried its utmost best, to be there for the membership.
No society is perfect, but working together and believing in what it can be…
will make us all look forward to a PDS@100.
Thanks to the SKINCONTACT Team from the first to this fourth issue for 2017.
We still have a round for 2018 and I am already seeing you all grow to better writers Carolina A. Carpio, MD
and editors.
Thanks to the budding writers from all the PDS institutions and chapters, your articles ASSOCIATE EDITORS
are our life.
And much gratitude to the PDS officers and board members, for giving us a chance to
make a difference.

MARIA JULIET E. MACARAYO, MD
Editor-in-Chief

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Aenelle B. Dizon, MD Christina Raissa F. Pasion, MD
-Isaac Newton
This last issue of Skin Contact for 2017 celebrates 65 years of PDS. It was a wonderful
learning opportunity to look back on our society’s rich history. PDS’ giants – our
founding fathers, leaders, mentors, policy makers and workers – have all forged difficult
paths that have led us to where we are today.

Working on this issue made me appreciate the rich heritage of PDS more and what Alma Gay Concepcion T. Amado, MD Bernadette Lou G. Caluya, MD
a great privilege it is to be a part of this society. As PDS members, we all play a part
whether big or small in making our society what it is today. With God’s guidance and
wisdom, let us continue to work together to make PDS great.

Thank you to my co-editors Drs. Carol Carpio and Aenelle Dizon for being a joy to work
with, Larry Laconsay for working his lay-out magic, and to our brilliant editor-in-chief
Dr. Juliet Macarayo for her dynamic leadership of the SkinContact team.
Coreen Mae G. Copuyoc, MD Ricky Hipolito, MD
CHRISTINA RAISSA F. PASION, MD
Associate Editor

“Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.”
- Gail Devers
Every time you try to do something new, you give yourself a chance… a chance to open
doors for new learnings. Getting invited to join Skin Contact gave me an opportunity Maricarr Pamela M. Lacuesta-Gutierrez, MD Maria Carla C. Perlas, MD
to engage on something unfamiliar; but giving it a try made a different kind of
experience.

This heartwarming issue will make us remember the significant people and their
contributions in shaping the 65 years of PDS. Touching Lives will make us witnesses
to PDS’ humane nature. Learning Curves will make each one realize the efforts of our
society to keep our yearning for knowledge burning. Celebrating Achievements will
make us proud of the successes our members have attained. All of these attesting that Jeni M. Pua, MD Sarah Grace M. Tan, MD
PDS is entirely a society worth evolving in.
Lay-out Artist
My gratitude and congratulations to my competent colleagues, Drs. Carol Carpio and LARRY LACONSAY
Printing Company
Dr. Raissa Pasion; and to Dr. Juliet Macarayo, for the guidance and patience and for TRANSPRINT CORPORATION
being an inspiration to push ourselves become better on this task.
PDS Secretariat: Rm 1015 South Tower,
Cathedral Heights Building Complex, St. Luke’s Medical Center,
AENELLE B. DIZON, MD E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1102
Telefax +632-7277309 • Website: www.pds.org.ph
Associate Editor Email: [email protected]
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