2018 Annual Report FINAL

NORTHERN MINDANAO
CHAPTER

OFFICERS Board of Directors:
President: Harold Joseph Lumang, MD Joanne Mae Merilles-Antolin, MD (CDO)
Internal Vice President: Cherryl Yrag-Abapo, MD Ed Steven Sarmiento, MD (Bukidnon)
External Vice President: Caezar Catalon, MD Lawrence Chabon, MD (Lanao/Iligan)
Secretary: Julie Balacuit, MD Gay Ardanas, MD (Gingoog/Camiguin)
Treasurer: Maureen Irish Araneta, MD Mary Ann Barba, MD (Ozamis)
P.R.O.: Erwin Jessie Taghoy, MD
Ex-Officio: Judith Irene Paglinawan, MD


ACTIVITIES

February 24, 2018 PSA Foundation Day outreach at St. Joseph’s Home for the aged

April 14, 2018 Difficult Airway Management Workshop at JRB Hospital

May 12, 2018 PSA Northern Mindanao Induction of New Officers 2018 and Turnover Ceremonies
at Limketkai Luxe Hotel Cagayan de Oro City

May 23, 2018 PSA Northern Mindanao Chapter
Total Intravenous Anesthesia Workshop Northern Mindanao Medical Center

May 30, 2018 PSA Northern Mindanao Chapter: Addressing The Challenges In Breakthrough
Cancer Pain at Limketkai Luxe Hotel 6pm

July 31, 2018 PSA Northern Mindanao Chapter 2018 First Chapter meeting

September 23-29, Medicine Week (PMA, MOMS) “Pilipinong Manggagamot – Makatao, Mapagkakati-
2018 walaan, Mapaglingkod sa Bayan”
September 23, 2018 Start of Medicine Week
MASS at Xavier University Chapel 6:30am
September 27, 2018 Wreath Laying at Jose Rizal Monument
September 30, 2018 Walkathon to Capitol Grounds
“Gift of Love” at JRBGH Residential Care for the Elderly and the Differently Abled -
9am
Lanao Chapter formal separation and induction of new officers

October 14-21, 2018 Anesthesia Week
October 14, 2018 MASS at MRXUH Chapel 7am
October 17, 2018 Mini Motorcade from MRXUH to Limketkai
Breakfast at Missy BON-BON
October 21, 2018 RTD – Cucina Higala 6pm

•Induction of New PSA NM members
•New residents: Dr. James Prostrero
•Parenting by Mr. Ardanas
Tree Planting and Family day – Mapawa
Adventure Park

November 23-25, Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists Inc., 50th Annual convention
2018 Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom

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PSA Foundation Day Outreach at Difficult Airway Management
St. Joseph’s Home for the aged April 14, 2018 at JRB Hospital

Feb 24, 2018

PSA Northern Mindanao Induction of New Officers 2018 and Turnover Ceremonies
May 12, 2018 at Limketkai Luxe Hotel Cagayan de Oro City

PSA Northern Mindanao Chapter 2018 at Kick off activity of Medicine week. September 23-29, 2018

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WESTERN MINDANAO
CHAPTER

OFFICERS
President:
Vice President: Roberto V. Calupitan Jr., MD,
Secretary: Farsaudi Aradani, MD
Treasurer: Maria Cristina Morados, MD
Auditor: Monicca Mae Penaflor, MD
PIO: Miriam Elaine Tiblani, MD
Ex-Officio: Divine Grace Mendizabel, MD
Jaybee Bazan, MD

Greetings from down south!
The PSAWM Chapter is growing and is more vibrant as that of last year. With more than 60 active members. We
started the fiscal year with the Biennial AOSRA Convention held at the PICC, Mla with a total of 18 delegates in
attendance. We distributed free PSAWM pins to attendees and later to all the members. With our new renewed
thrust towards member welfare, morale has been the highest in recent memory. The change observed by
enthusiastic member participation especially the new, dynamic and proactive young officers.

For the second time in twelve years the chapter felt honored to be chosen as the Most Outstandanding Chapter
for 2017. Our official Banner and Logo has also been modified as the PSA Inc was changed. Member welfare
has also been enhanced by increasing and updating the residents’ and members’ knowledge and skills thru
RTDs, Lectures, Case presentations.

Although it has been a fun and fulfilling year, it is not with grief, heartache and challenges. Three of our beloved,
energetic, mentor and personal friend fell ill and we lost 2 of them this year, succumbing to their respective
illnesses. The Chapter members have been by their side and helped in every capacity of moral and financial
support and direct involvement in management. May their souls rest in peace.

On another note, PSAWM has started what we call our “e”newsletter. This will be a quarterly report/news of
National and Chapter activities. This will be a quarterly servive for PSAWM Chapter members geographically
separated by distance, North and South of Zamboanga City. So that they are also updated of latest National
and Chapter activities.
Elections for PSAWM Chapter Officers was held last Aug 2018. Below are the incoming officers: PRES: Dr
Divine Grace Mendezabel, Vice Pres: Dr Zaida Aminulla, Sec: Dr Lanie Tanedo, Tres: Dr Monicca Mae Penaflor,
Auditor: Dr Charmaine Amin, PIO: Dr Eldon Lubguban, IIP: Dr Roberto V. Calupitan Jr. Induction of the new
officers is being scheduled and as incentive for their selfless service, my last act as Chapter President is to
authosize the distribution PSAWM Blasers for the out going officers. That’s All from Asia’s Latin City.

Vaya Con Dios.
Mabuhay ang PSA Inc! Mabuhay ang PSAWM!
Roberto V. Calupitan Jr. MD, DPBA, FPAMS, FPSA

December 2017 Christmas Party PSAWM December 08, 2017 (gift giving)

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December 05, 2017 February 24, 2017
2017 most outstanding chapter PSAWM Gift giving, home for the aged

Eulogy for UltraSound Guided PNB Cardinal Santos, AOSRA
Dr. Richard N. Burigsay

August 22, 2017 (Lecture by August 22 , 2017 (lecture by Dr. Concepcion
Dr. Angel Gomez) “hypertensive disorder in pregnancy”)

October 17, 2018 Visiting a great colleague/ 1st PSA Leadership Seminar
mentor/friend Dr. Pobre

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SOCSKSARGEN
CHAPTER

OFFICERS
President: Mario Ricardo Homez, MD,
Vice President: Robert L. Mariano, MD
Secretaries: Maria Esperanza Buenavista-Navarro, MD
Treasurer (North): Kathrin Myla Jan Amonceda-Gedorio, MD
Treasurer (South): Georgia Lim-Layog, MD
Auditor: Art De Guzman, MD
The PSA S OCSKSAR GEN Chap ter indeed demonstra tes growth and development in the specialty of Anes-

thesiology through its various activities that contributed immensely to the upliftment of the profession and the

improvement of anesthesia service in the community.

In fact, PSA SOCKSARGEN Chapter delights continually on upgrading each members’ knowledge by way of
conducting several activities to cater the most needs of the individual for professional growth. Not to mention
scheduled meetings and activities, PSA Officers and members participates and dedicates all efforts in continu-
ously improving their quality of profession through continual learning. All these efforts paved the way to its being
one of the most active societies in the Region XII.

To name a few, the succeeding pictures depict the variety of activities as evidenced by documentaries collated by
the chapter. 2017 opened-up a whole new beginning for the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists SOCSKSAR-
GEN Chapter as it revamps its organization and issues forth a new set of officers for the year 2017-2018 presided
by Dr. Jaybee Bazan, Regional Director for Mindanao PSA.
#Blood Transfusion Medicine for Anaesthesiologists, June 25, 2017

PSA Officers and members were able to do hand-springs and chatted with colleagues before the start of any
meeting. Furthermore, Post Graduate Interns and hospital clinical staff were invited by the chapter to attend
significant events. Sharing of inputs and research-based knowledge were laid for everyone’s benefit.
#Dexterity of Precedex: Practiceable Perioperative Use, August 13, 2017

Getting into a more exciting depth, there is nothing more difficult to undertake, nor more skeptic of success than
to initiate a new order of things. Indeed, PSA SOCSKSARGEN Chapter was able to consistently organize a
teamed-up discussion. This time, the chapter was successful in alluring GenSan’s OB-Gyne Consultants, OR
Staffs, PGI and visitors.
# Updates on Labor Analgesia, September 10, 2017

PSA SOCSKSARGEN Chapter works hand in hand with different societies with a hope to address today’s human-
itarian challenges by serving as a driving force in the spirit of continual professional education and development.
# ACUTE POST-OPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT & ROLE OF PARECOXIB, March 2018

The PSA SOCSKSARGEN is now on its zest to work collaboratively with colleagues and other healthcare ad-
vocates to ensure that the existing knowledge is relevant and up to date by being cognizant of the changing
trends and directions in our field of profession. In line with this, the chapter organized for a seminar-workshop
participated by anesthesiologists and 2 representatives from each private hospital in the locality. The purpose of
the workshop is to promptly recognize and manage a malignant hyperthermia crisis and to further clarify the set
of reviewed guidelines.

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Malignant Hyperthermia survival, according to study is highly dependent on early recognition and prompt action
#Malignant Hyperthermia , June 2018

CONSULTANT LECTURE
A very informative lecture entitled “BLOOD TRANSFUSION MEDICINE FOR ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS”
was conducted by Noel P Pingoy,M.D, an Internal Medicine : Hema-Oncology Specialist
Enlightening lecture entitled “DEXTERITY OF PRECEDEX: PRACTICEABLE PERIOPERATIVE USE” was
systematically discussed by. Ruby Tiongson, M.D a UST Anesthesia Consultant.
Lecture on “UPDATES ON LABOR ANALGESIA” was comprehensively discussed by Iris Gerona Duy, M.D,
also a Fellow in Obstetrics Anaesthesia, PGH
A very useful lecture entitled “ACUTE POST-OPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT & ROLE OF PARECOXIB”
was conducted by Mark Gonzales Gaurino, M.D
Dr. Gaurino discussed “UPDATES ON CARDIAC ANESTHESIA”
Enrico Evangelista, M.D thoroughly discussed matters concerning MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA crisis,
its management and some latest trends in the practice of anesthesia. This is to to promptly recognize and
manage a malignant hyperthermia crisis and to further clarify the set of reviewed guidelines. Malignant
Hyperthermia survival, according to study is highly dependent on early recognition and prompt action.
Training Workshop held at St. Elizabeth Hospital Inc., GSC with PSA Officers and members along with Post
Graduate Interns. The discussion tackled Adult Cardiology Lecture on Arrhythmias & Management by Dr.
Jean Alcover

The Chapter supported PINK RUN througha Fun Run with the though that everyone can continue saving lives
through early detection, expanding horizons in breast cancer research and supporting those in time of need.
“Tough and painful route could be overcome with the support of the community”.
#supportingpinkrun

A get-together with colleagues at the same time hosting the visit of Dr. Angel Joaquin Gomez, while looking for a
better place to stay-with for conferences and possible trainings.

The patients are the customers and clients of the hospital. This should only mean that the employees together
with the doctors should make them feel comfortable for the services rendered to them. PSA SOCSKSARGEN
Chapter was able to gather nurses, PGI’s , IM Interns and other consultants as it vowed to provide updated
patient care thru learning and its committment to continuous quality improvement.

Relative to the discussion on Malignant Hyperthermia, the PSA SOCSKSARGENis how keen to labor collabo-
ratively with colleagues and other healthcare advocates to possibly facilitate procurement of Dantrolene for the
benefit of the whole chapter. A separate meeting shall be conducted to continue its thrust to convince hospital
administrators about such by presenting its vital importance to the community. “DANTROLENE-LIKE” samples
are being prepared for the presentation of the case. The preparation and administration of such are being care-
fully assessed and evaluated by the facilitators.

In its unrelenting thrust towards proficient patient care, PSA SOCSKSARGEN Chapter initiated plans to
continually uphold its commitment and overwhelm itself by cooperating with other organizations.

Firstly, the chapter still plan to push through with PROCUREMENT OF DANTROLENE as its legacy to the whole
community and to encourage both the public and private sector to realize its implications and possible results.

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Secondly, PSA SOCSKSARGEN Chapter realizes the need to conduct more training-workshop and lectures.
As planned, this coming October 2018, the chapter will be hosting an Orientation Program about the DATA
PRIVACY ACT. The said activity shall cover an overview of the Republic Act 10173, Rights of the Data Subjects
and Obligations of the Personal Information Controllers (PICs) and Personal Information Processors (PIPs).
Finally, the PSA SOCSKSARGEN Chapter will not rest on its laurels to embrace learning and will surely share
every update to every individuals and to the community, as a whole
Kudos to all the efforts of the team!
Prepared by:
MARIO RICARDO HOMEZ, MD
PSA President SOCSKSARGEN Chapter

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SOCIETY FOR
OBSTETRIC ANESTHESIA
OF THE PHILIPPINES

Greetings!
This year, a new set of vibrant and energetic officers were elected into office during the 24TH Annual Convention
of the society last November 26, 2016 at Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, to name:

President : Jonnel L. Lim, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Vice-President : Rene S. Berdan, Jr., MD,DPBA,FPSA

Secretary : Eunice Caroll M. Maddatu,MD,DPBA,FPSA

Treasurer : Vicente C. Martires, Jr., MD, FPBA

DIRECTORS :

Ma. Concepcion L. Cruz, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Ana Isabel G. Gervasio, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Joy Ann R. Lim, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Amelia Jasmin m. Manzon, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Elvira M. Milo, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Vanessa R. Ocampo, MD, DPBA, FPSA

Ex-Officio : Irminia C. Montecillo-Ocampo, MD, DPBA, FPSA

After the series of brainstorming and decision making, the preparation for our Mid-year convention was finalized.
With the help of Officers and Board of Directors, we were able to come up with the topics and lectures which
will broaden our knowledge on the practice of Obstetric Anesthesia. A very successful SOAP 26th Mid-Year
Convention was held last July 27, 2018 at the Grand Ballroom of Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas City with an official
registrants totaling to 245. This year’s theme is “Critically Ill Parturient – Giving best to both the lives”

Topics included in this event were, Maternal Mortality and Near Misses in Obstetrics: Scenario in Asia; Anatom-
ical and physiological changes during pregnancy: Critical Care View Point by our invited foreign guest speaker
from Hyderabad, India, Dr. Sunil T. Pandya ; Heart failure in a term parturient –Optimizing Maternal and Neona-
tal Outcome by: Grace Catalan, MD, DPBA, FPSA; Fluid Resuscitation in Obstetric Hemorrhage by: Emily Neri,
MD, DPBA, FPSA; Blood Gas Analysis in a Sick Parturient- Simplified Approach by: Larry King, MD, DPBA,
FPSA; Peripartum Seizure- An Algorithmic Approach and Endocrine Emergencies Diabetes from another guest
foreign speaker from India, Dr. Chakravarthy Kousalya.

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The second part of the day continued with the topics, Anesthetic Management of the Parturient with Pre
Eclampsia with Severe Features by: Ma. Conception L. Cruz, MD, DPBA, FPSA; Oliguria and AKI in pregnancy:
Approach and Management by: Anne Margaret Ang, MD, DPBA, FPSA; Anticoagulation and Bridging Therapy
in Obstetric Critical Care by: Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, MD, DPBA, FPSA; Acute Maternal Collapse-Step by Step
Analythical and Management Approach by: Dr. Chakravarthy Kousalya; Decision-Delivery Dilemmas and Fetal
Monitoring in Critical Care Unit- When and How to deliver? By: Sherri Ann Suplido, MD, DPBA, FPSA; and lastly,
Peri–operative Anesthetic Management of the Septic Parturient for Cesarean Section.

I would like to thank and at the same time congratulate all the discussant for a well-rounded discussion on their
respective topics. It was indeed a day to remember.
This year also, the society came up with its first critical care management workshop and lecture. It was held at
Center for Advanced Skills, Simulation and Training Innovation (CASSTI) of The Medical City, the day after the
midyear convention, July 28, 2018. It was limited and attended by 40 participants only and handled by our two
guest Indian speakers Dr. Sunil Pandya and Chakravarthy Kousalya.

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PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA

I. THE MAJOR PROJECTS FOR 2018
The three major projects of the Philippine Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (PSPA) for 2018 were the holding of
the first Pediatric Perioperative Life Support (PPLS) and Training the Trainers (TTT) in the Philippines and the
PSPA 4th Postgraduate Course.

Although many members of the PSPA have actively been part of the PPLS as faculty, the first PPLS in the Phil-
ippines was sponsored by the PSPA together with the Asian Society of Paediatirc Anaesthesiologists (ASPA),
the proponent of the PPLS, and it was held at the Aesculap Academy 15th flr., Sun Life Building, Bonifacio
Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila on Feb. 22, 2018. The PPLS is a workshop regularly conducted by the ASPA
in member countries to train anesthesiologists caring for pediatric patients on how to deal with perioperative
critical events, such as perioperative pediatric cardiac arrest, sudden fall in end tidal CO2, desaturation in the
MRI suite or PACU, tight bag and other similar events. The PPLS is open to all anesthesiologists, but to ensure
optimum learning in interactive workshop sessions, PSPA and ASPA members are given priority in registration.
No less than the PPLS coordinator and founding president of the ASPA, Dr. Agnes Ng of Singapore, attended
the Philippine PPLS. There were 35 attendees from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The first TTT in the Philippines was also held at the same venue on Feb. 23, 2018. The TTT is designed to em-
power local pediatric anesthesiologists who have taken the PPLS become PPLS- faculty ready. This will allow
more PPLS workshops to be conducted in the country with local faculty. By sponsoring the TTT, PSPA aimed to
help prepare more anesthesiologists caring for pediatric patients deal with perioperative critical events and help
improve pediatric anesthesia care in the Philippines. Dr. Agnes Ng of ASPA led the faculty. This was attended
by 26 pediatric anesthesiologists.

Joining Dr. Agnes Ng as PPLS and TTT faculty were Dr. Teresita A. Batanes, Dr. Iluminada T. Camagay, Dr.
Angelina A. Gapay, Dr. Marichu D. Battad, Dr. Erlinda C. Oracion, Dr. Jose C. Alcantara, Dr. Eden D. Tan, Dr.
Joy Luat-Inciong, and Dr. Elsa G. Villagomeza.

The 4th PSPA Postgraduate Course, “Pain in the Child”, was held at the same venue as the PPLS and TTT on
February 24, 2018. From lectures on the topics of pain from the psache to the surgical and amputee children
to panel discussions were presented by very able speakers. It was well attended by 130 anesthesiologists.

Corresponding CPD units were provided to the attendees and speakers for this three-day activity of the PSPA.

Dr. Batanes (right most)Dr. Inciong (left most) lead Faculty and participants in the TTT pose for posterity. Seated from
PPLS participants in performing infant left are Dr. M.D. Battad, Dr. A.A. Gapay, Dr. A. Ng, Dr. I.T. Camagay,
resuscitation intraoperatively during the workshop. Dr. T.A. Batanes, Dr. E.C. Oracion, Dr. E.G. Villagomeza, Dr. L.T.
Quitoriano. The rest are the participants from all over the country.

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II. PHILIPPINE ENTRY WINS THIRD PLACE IN THE ASIAN SOCIETY OF PAEDIATRIC
ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS 15th CONFERENCE IN BANGKOK

The research paper of Dr. Joanne Altamera-Remedios placed third in the poster presentation contest during the
15th Conference of the ASPA held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand from August 17-19, 2018. The
poster presentation contest was the only research paper contest during this conference and it was participated
by several member countries of the ASPA. The paper of Dr. Remedios was entitled Immediate Rescue Reversal
of Rocuronium-Induced Intense Neuromuscular Blockade Using Sugammadex in Pediatric Surgical Patients. Dr.
Remedios is a graduate of the Pediatric Anesthesia training program of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center
and she is practicing in Davao City. The ASPA conference was held in conjunction with the 88th Annual Scientific
Meeting of the Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand.
The ASPA conference was attended by several PSPA and ASPA members from the Philippines led by the PSPA
president, Dr. Batanes, who was one of the plenary speakers. During the general assembly of the ASPA, Dr. Ba-
tanes, has been appointed by ASPA president, Dr. Rebecca Jacob (India) to be the Philippine PPLS coordinator
to the ASPA.

A PPLS preconvention workshop was held at Mahidol University, Bangkok on August 16, 2018 and it was at-
tended, as faculty, by the following PSPA members: Dr. Teresita A. Batanes, Dr. Marichu D. Battad, Dr. Jose G.
Alcantara, Dr. Iluminada T. Camagay, Dr. Angelina A. Gapay, Dr. Erlinda C. Oracion, Dr. Joy Luat-Inciong. Another
preconvention workshop attended by several PSPA delegates was ultrasound-guided airway assessment and
blocks.

Earlier in 2018, a PSPA past president, Dr. Marichu D. Battad, and Dr. Batanes joined other ASPA PPLS faculty
in conducting a workshop during the Indian Society of Anesthesia (ISA), Assam Chapter in Tezpur City, India from
January 17-18, 2018. Another PPLS and TTT workshops were attended, as faculty, by Dr. Jose C. Alcantara, Dr.
Marichu D. Battad and Dr. Teresita A. Batanes, in Colombo and Kandy, Sri Lanka on July 5, 6 and 9, 10, 2018,
respectively.

A group picture taken during the Chao Praya River Dinner Cruise
for speakers of the 15th Conference of the ASPA and the 88th
Annual Scientific Convention of the Royal College of Anesthesi-
ologists of Thailand. In the picture are speakers and partici-
pants from the U.S., Japan, Australia, Turkey, India, Thailand,
Philippines.

III. PARTICIPATION IN THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS (PSA) ACTIVITIES
For 2018, the PSPA will participate in the 50th Annual Convention of the PSA by holding a half-day session of
lecture and panel discussions with the topics of another look at paracetamol which has gained resurgent use
as analgesic, enhanced recovery after surgery and persistent postsurgical pain in children. This session will be
followed by the General Assembly of the society which will be particularly exciting and important this year, as it is
held every two years, because, not only will the president and treasurer deliver their reports, but the Comelec will
also hold the election of the new set of the executive board where the new president, vice-president, secretary,
treasurer and the directors will come from.
As my term as president of the PSPA comes to a close, I hope that the gains of the society which I tried to promote
from where they took off will continue to grow to new heights for the benefit of PSPA members in ensuring better
pediatric anesthesia care for newborns, infants and children. I wish the new set of officers the best and I assure
them of my continued, unending support and function as ex-officio next year.

Report made and submitted to the PSA by: TERESITA A. BATANES, MD, MSc, DPBA, FPSA
President, PSPA
22 October 2018

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PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF
CARDIOTHORACIC
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

PHILSCA Officers and Board of Directors for 2018

President: Florian R. Nuevo, MD Directors

Vice-President: Grace Ann B. Herbosa , MD Romulo A. Buzon Jr., MD

Secretary: Yvette T. Go , MD Carina B. Dipasupil , MD

Treasurer: Melissa M. Caranto, MD Roabini Marivic B. Mayor, MD

Immediate Past President: Rex Villagracia , MD



Our PHILSCA Mission

We commit ourselves to the following mission statements:

• Delivery of competent, professional, and ethical practice of anesthesia and perioperative care

• Continuing professional development through education, training and research

• Participation in nation building through promotion of healthy lifestyle and engagement in preventive medicine

Our Vow as a PHILSCA Fellow
That, as a Fellow of PHILSCA,
I shall conduct myself with PROFESSIONALISM, TRUSTWORTHINESS and KINDNESS
in the performance of my duties and responsibilities towards my patients
and in my relations with fellow physicians, subordinates and colleagues;

That, as a Fellow of PHILSCA,
my actions and my words shall bespeak of COMMITMENT to competence,
to lifelong dedication to learning,
Unwavering pursuit to achieve EXCELLENCE
and the HUMILITY to accept my limitations

That, as a Fellow of PHILSCA
I shall impose upon myself this obligation VOLUNTARILY
without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion,
so Help Me God!

Our 2018 Milestones Activities

• Implementation of the Amended PHILSCA Bylaws
• Increase the number of PHILSCA Board Members to 9

• 6 NCR – based Directors
• 1 Luzon-based Director
• 1 Visayas-based Director

• 1 Mindanao-based Director

• TCVA Review Council
• Approved and recognized by the Philippine Board of Anesthesiology
• Functions under the governance of PBA
• Composed of seven PHILSCA Fellows

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• Chair: Grace Ann B Herbosa MD FPSA FPHILSCA
• Members: Theresa C Menor MD FPSA FPHILSCA
Romulo A Buzon Jr MD FPSA FPHILSCA
Dahlia V.O E. Benavides MD FPSA FPHILSCA
Florian R Nuevo MD FPSA FPHILSCA
Rex Villagracia MD FPSA FPHILSCA
Theresa M Alcantara MD FPSA FASTAPHIL

• Responsibilities
1. Screen and recommend to the PBA the qualified candidates for TCVA Specialists based on
the approved criteria
2. Monitor the TCVA Fellowship programs duly accredited by the PBA-BOA and submit assess-
ments and recommendations to PBA-BOA
3. Determine eligibility of a foreign trained candidate applying for TCVA specialist title, and if
found qualified, to recommend this candidate to PBA for granting of title ‘PBA-accredited
TCVA Specialist’

• PHILSCA CME Activities

• PHILSCA DAVAO CME – September 22, 2018, Radisson Hotel

Perioperative Management of GUCH for Non-Cardiac Surgery

• Hosted by DAVAO-Based PHILSCA Fellows

• 6.5 CPD Units granted by PRC

• well- attended from various specialties: IM, Cardiology, OB, Pedia, Surgery

and Anesthesiology

• PHILSCA Session during the 50th PSA Annual Convention – Nov 24
Is ERAS relevant & suitable in Cardiovascular Surgery?

Perspectives from a CV Surgeon, a Cardiologist & an Anesthesiologist

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SOCIETY FOR
NEUROANESTHESIA
OF THE PHILIPPINES

SYNAP S OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2018

President: Geraldine Raphaela B. Jose, MD

Vice-President: Eric V. Nagtalon, MD

Secretary: Antonio S. Mangubat, MD

Treasurer: Jonnel L. Lim, MD

Directors: Loreto A. Fellizar, MD

Grace Anne B. Herbosa, MD

Benedicto R Caballero, MD

Raphael A. Tuazon, MD

Iluminada T. Camagay, MD

Lydia M. Egay, MD

Immediate Past President: Merle F. de La Cruz-Odi, MD





It has been a progressive 2018 for Neuroanesthesia. In the early part of the year, the Asian Society

of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care Society (ASNACC) Organizing Committee had conducted a forum in

Nara, Japan which highlighted the Neuroanesthesia training programs in every member country in Asia. The

aim was to evaluate how similar and how diverse our training methods are and see how we can complement

and enhance the respective neuroanesthesia fellowship programs through shared research and training.

Forward thinking leaders in the Society for Neuroanesthesia of the Philippines (Synaps) have collab-
orated with the Philippine Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesia (Philsca) in the preparation for a joint congress
which will be held in 2021. This meeting has been agreed upon by the respective Asian Society counterparts in
Neuroanesthesia and Cardiovascular Anesthesia this 2018. It will be a first in Asia to have such a collaboration
which may serve as a precedent in future scientific engagements. This will put the Philippines in the map as an
excellent venvue for learning the intricacies of these respective anesthesia subspecialties in Asia.

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PAIN SOCIETY
OF THE PHILIPPINES

2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman of the Board: Merle F. Dela Cruz-Odi, MD Directors:

President: Maria Dolma G. Santos, MD Aimee Flor A. Barrion, MD

Vice-President: Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias, MD Jose G. Beltran Jr., MD

Secretary: Elsa G. Villagomeza, MD Salvador E. Brodit Jr., MD

Treasurer: Arneil T. Chua, MD Merlina L. Cabrera, MD

Asst. Treasurer: Maria Elena Z. Basco-Tiamson, MD Edwin John A. Cruz, MD

Auditor: Betty Dy Mancao, MD Josefina A. Tuazon, RN, DrPH

Asst. Auditor: Eric Guillermo M. De Leon, MD Lyde M. Alday-Magpantay, MD

Immediate Past President: Ma. Lilybeth R. Tanchoco, MD




MEMBERSHIP

Composition of membership remains largely consisting of anesthesiologists. New members sign up mostly

during the annual CME programmes like the Refresher Course and the PSP convention. Currently, focus is

being placed on measures to sustain the active status of PSP members once inducted.

Anesthesiologists 166
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2
IM (Neurology, Pulmo, etc), Surgery and others 46
Nursing and Allied Health Professionals 47
Total ACTIVE members 279

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
The Committee on CPE has been keeping busy with a full year’s calendar of activities. For its yearly CPE
activities, PSP has the Annual Refresher Course, the Annual Pain Convention and the launching activity for the
Global Year Against Pain campaign.

Throughout the year, the Society also held cascades of the Essential Pain Management (EPM) workshop and
the Pain Education Program (PEP), in different parts of the country.
• 2018 Annual Refresher Course
Theme : “The Pain Review”
Date : April 12, 2018
Venue : Notre Dame de Chartres Medical Center

This is a half-day pre-convention activity with didactics on pain physiology and pharmacology, as well as, basic
concepts in pain assessment and management. An overview of IV and epidural analgesic infusions was also
provided. A new addition to the curriculum is the introduction to the use of basic ultrasound-guided procedural
blocks in pain management.
• 25th Annual Convention
Theme : “Heightening Awareness, Elevating the Pain Discourse”
Date : April 13-14, 2018
Venue : Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City

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Annual Convention Delegates 284

Physicians 194

Speakers, Moderators, BOT & Organizers 46

Nursing & Allied Prof. 44

This is a one-and-half day scientific meeting for medical professionals, namely, doctors, nurses and allied
health workers. The conference aims to provide current evidence on the latest approach for achieving high
quality pain assessment and management when caring for patients in pain.
The annual convention also aims to strengthen the advocacy for pain relief as a patient’s right in the local com-
munity where the meeting is convened. Participants from different parts of the Philippines are also
enjoined to promote this advocacy throughout the country.
• Global Year Against Pain (GYAP)
GYAP is an IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) initiative designed to raise international
awareness of pain. 2018 is the Global Year for Excellence in Pain Education with the theme “Bridging the Gap
Between Knowledge and Practice”. The primary goal is to make a difference in four (4) domains:
• Public and Government Education
• Patient Education
• Professional Education
• Pain Education Research
This year, the GYAP event was held at the UP-PGH on July 7, 2018. An EPM (LITE) workshop was
held with 48 participants. A full EPM workshop for UP-PGH nurses has been proposed for inclusion in the 2019
calendar, having received positive reviews.
• Essential Pain Management (EPM)
The EPM Workshop is a one day program of interactive lectures and group discussions. The work-
shop teaches a system for recognizing, assessing and treating pain (RAT approach). The course also address-
es pain management barriers in the local community or institution where the course is held.

Date Venue No. of Participants

May 12, 2018 Makati Medical Center 18

May 30, 2018 Cagayan De Oro 58

June 2, 2018 Cagayan Valley Med. Center 59

July 13, 2018 NKTI 50

July 23, 2018 Asian Hospital & Med. Center 47

Aug. 2, 2018 The Medical City 56

Aug. 24, 2018 JRRMMC 51

Sept. 7, 2018 Antique Medical Center 41

Sept. 8, 2018 Iloilo Mission Hospital 47

Oct. 8, 2018 Taytay-Angono-Cainta Medical
Society

Nov. 10, 2018 MCU Hospital

It was developed by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Faculty of Medicine as
a standard system to improve pain knowledge, provide a simple framework for managing pain, and to address
pain management barriers.

Collaborations/Linkages
14th Asian and Oceanic Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine (AOSRA- PM) Biennial
Congress AOSRA. Theme: “Weaving the Tapestry of Regional Anesthesia: Themes, Threads and Trends”,
October 17- 19, 2017, Venue: Philippine International Convention Center, Manila

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The Pain Society of the Philippines CPE committee worked side-by-side with
the AOSRA core group in formulating a scientific programme for the Pain
Management track of the congress.

This included several symposia with topics covering, but not limited to the
following: chronic pain management, cancer pain, pain in special populations,
the opioid epidemic, ethics in pain medicine, and postoperative pain.

A workshop on ultrasound-guided pain management intervention was also
offered to complement all the didactic learning provided in the congress.

Participation in Consultative Meetings with DOH on the Development of Guidelines on Using Opioids
for Palliative and Hospice Care.
The PSP has representation in the task force that developed a draft of the Guidelines on Using Opioids for Pal-
liative and Hospice Care. It is also a member of the National Advisory Board on the use of Opioids for Palliative
and Hospice Care (NABOPHC).

IASP Chapters Village at the World Congress on Pain
Theme: 17th World Congress on Pain
Dates: September 12-16, 2018
Venue: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Massachusetts
As part of the IASP Chapters Village, the Pain Society of the Philippines set up a booth at the Boston World
Congress. The activity provided opportunities to network with other Pain Societies. More than the exchange of
pleasantries, information about the Philippines and the PSP, as well as upcoming Conferences in the
country, were also distributed to visiting delegates from different countries.

Future Directions
CME will remain one of PSP’s priorities, as it paves the way towards the attainment of its vision-mis-
sion. The 2019 PSP Annual Convention “War on Pain” will be held in Davao on May 3-4, with a preconven-
tion Refresher Course on May 2.
To further engage members, CME activities like focused pain modules or topical pain
workshops on special interests can be developed, and made accessible to members in good standing. This
will be an added benefit of membership and will also help address the concern in sustaining active status. The
Pain and Palliative Nursing Association of the Philippines (PPNAP) will ensure access to basic knowledge
and skills in pain assessment for our frontliners, the Filipino nurses.
Local pain research will also be encouraged through a more robust PSP research program. As of
2017, the Annual convention has included poster exhibits in its programme.
National linkages will be strengthened by participation and representation in multi-sectoral dis-
cussions that affect local healthcare, with access to pain relief as a continuing advocacy. This includes PHIC
coverage of pain management, which still remains to be realized, as well as a National Pain Care Policy.
As a local chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), there is always
access to international networks and collaboration. In the region, the PSP remains an active member of the
Association of South East Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS). The next biennial Congress in 2019 will be
hosted by Malaysia in Kuching. In the horizon, PSP is looking at potential partnerships and/or CME linkage with
Western counterparts.
New avenues for patient engagement will also be explored. The pain patient is core to the PSP’s
vision-mission. An “empowered” pain patient is the true representation of the PSP advocacy: Pain Relief as
a Basic Human Right.

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ASSOCIATION OF THORACIC
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS OF
THE PHILIPPINES, INC

Calendar year 2018 has been a luxuriant year for the ASTAPHIL. Its Officers and members continued to
engage in various activities especially in promoting the Association’s mission and vision of advancing the safe
and vibrant practice of Thoracic Anesthesiology in the country. These activities include:

A. Association’s Annual General Assembly and election of new set of officers was held last October 19, 2017
at Sofitel, Manila. One of the agenda was to come up with the First Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium.

B. The Association’s President, Dr Theresa Alcantara, delivered a Scientific Lecture on a new technique in
Thoracic Anesthesia- “Mission Possible: Non Intubated Video- Assisted Thoracic Surgery”, at the
Asian-Oceanic Society of Regional Anesthesia Convention held in Manila in 2017.

C. Collaborative educational activities with:
1. Philippine Association of Minimally Invasive Surgeons (PAMITS) Live Workshop on Uniportal VATS
held at the Lung Center of the Philippines (March 2018);
2. Asian Thoracic Educational Program Live Workshop (July 2018);
3. Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons and PAMITS Annual Convention
(July 2018).

D. The major activity of the Association, The First ASTAPHIL Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium with the
theme ABC’s in Thoracic Anesthesia (Airway, Blocks and new Concepts), was successfully held at
Luxent Hotel last September 1,2018. Local and Foreign Speakers lectures in various interesting topics.
Delegates from all of the country experienced live and hands on workshop on thoracic paravertebral
blocks, lung protective ventilator strategies, and airway management.

E. Induction of New Officers and members by the
PSA Vice President Dr. Benjamin Daniel S. Valera
was held during the Annual Fellowship Night last
September 1, 2018.

The Association continues to collaborate with the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists in promoting the core
values, its mission and vision by joining this year’s Annual Convention. Subspecialty topics particularly in
Thoracic Anesthesia shall be imparted by ASTAPHIL members to other Anesthesiologists this coming
November 2018.

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PHILIPPINES

“It’s important to have a compelling vision and a comprehensive plan.
Positive leadership - conveying the idea that there is always a way
forward - is so important because that is what you are here for -
to figure out how to move the organization forward.”
Alan Mulally (Former President and CEO of the Ford Motor Company)

The history of the Regional Anesthesia Society of the Philippines cannot be written without any
mention of the 14th Asian and Oceanic Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine (AOSRA-PM)
Biennial Congress held here at the landmark Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Philippines,
last October 16-19, 2017.
AOSRA-PM, the official Congress of the Society, is held once every two years and it came back to
our shores after a hiatus of 22 years. The 3rd AOSRA-PM Biennial Congress was last held in Manila in 1995.
AOSRA-PM is one of the region’s most eminent medical congresses dedicated to regional anesthesia and
analgesia. The 14th Congress is hosted by the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists and organized by the
AOSRA-PM 2017 Organizing Committee headed by Dr. Grace Anne Banson-Herbosa Chair of the Organizing
Committee. Grace and I went to Kuching, Malaysia in 2013 to bid the hosting of the Congress. All these are of
course happening under the watchful eye and wise guidance of our Chairman Emeritus Dr. Merle F. Dela Cruz-
Odi.
Fortuitously, we opened the Congress on World Anaesthesia Day which takes place every year,
on the 16th of October. Originally named ‘Ether Day’ it is held in order to commemorate William Morton’s first
successful demonstration of ether anaesthesia at the Massachusetts General Hospital on the 16th of October
1846. Moreover, the day also marked the start of the Anesthesia Week which happens annually during the third
week of October.
The three-day Congress aims to provide anesthesiologists and allied specialists dealing with pain,
an excellent platform for the exchange of clinical and scientific knowledge on the latest developments and
emerging challenges of regional anesthesia and analgesia.
The Congress featured an exciting line-up of expert speakers including top practitioners, opinion
leaders and researchers mostly from the Philippines, the Asian-Oceanic sector as well as from other parts of the
world.
The Congress theme was “Weaving the Tapestry of Regional Anesthesia: Themes, Threads and
Trends”. There were 20 Symposia where the major breakthroughs and developments in the field of regional
anesthesia and analgesia were discussed– from clinical practice to research and technology. In addition to a
top-rate scientific program crafted by our Scientific Committee headed by Dr. Connie Cruz
What’s else is NEW! The Congress was a Patients-Included Congress and patients joined us virtual-
ly via Twitter during Symposium 8 on “Patients’ perception and experiences of regional anesthesia in Asia and
Oceania” YES, we actively tweeted during the Congress…connect with each other and with Congress through
our #AOSRA2017 which was registered with the Symplur Healthcare Hashtag Project. On the last day we had a
forum dedicated to Women Leaders’ Advocacy…just our way of giving voice to women and our way of saying…
YES we can do it only if we are not afraid to try.
Amazingly, there were many opportunities for hands-on learning in 13 hands-on Workshops…ably
facilitated by the young and dynamic members of RASPHIL…with faculty experts in the field of Peripheral Nerve
Blocks, Interventional Pain Blocks and Musculoskeletal Blocks, from both here and abroad.

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AOSRA-PM 2017 was held in conjunction with the 49th Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists An-

nual Convention, the host of the Congress, under the leadership of PSA President, Dr. Zenaida Mariano and the

Officers and Members of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists.

In our midst were some of the Past Presidents, Officers and Members of the Board of Directors of the

AOSRA-PM. I am both truly humbled and privileged to lead such an esteemed group of fellow anesthesiologists.

And as we have woven all this intellectual piece of Tapestry, we have not forgotten our Filipino

Culture and woven that too into our Congress with the participation of HABI to inject our advocacy for the local

weaving industry.

Certainly, our foreign speakers, delegates and guests of over 2,500 who flocked to the PICC for the

AOSRA-PM 2017, experienced the eclectic blend of cultural activities and the unique brand of Filipino hospitality

that we offered.

During the organizational meeting of the Regional Anesthesia Society of the Philippines (RASPHIL)

on April 24, 2017, the following members of the Working Committee of the Asian and Oceanic Society of Re-

gional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (AOSRA-PM) were elected as Members of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

The Launching and the Induction of the Officers and Founding Members of the Regional Anesthesia

Society of the Philippines (RASPHIL) took place on October 19, 2017 with Prof. Ramani Vidjayan of Malaysia, a

Past President of AOSRA-PM as Inducting Officer. RASPHIL is the newest Society to be affiliated with the PSA

with its Mission to build capacities for regional anesthesia and pain medicine through excellence in research,

education and advocacy towards improved patient outcomes.

RASPHIL Officers Directors:

Chairman Emeritus: Merle F. Dela Cruz-Odi, MD Grace Banson-Herbosa, MD

President: Maria Minerva P. Calimag, MD Ma. Concellene L, Laforteza, MD

Vice-President: Dahlia S. Arancel, MD Amelia M. Manzon, MD

Secretary: Ma. Lilybeth Reyes-Tanchoco, MD Zenaida M. Mariano, MD

Treasurer: Dolma Gudez-Santos, MD Ferdinand D. Miranda, MD

PRO: Ma. Concepcion L. Cruz, MD Janetth B. Serrano, MD

Directors: Ma. Lourdes Josefina K. Cabaluna, MD Edgard M. Simon, MD

Angel Joaquin Gomez, MD



In addition, included among the Incorporators are Drs. Fidel Payawal and Peñafrancia Cano.

On September 27, 2017, in behalf of the Charter Members of the Regional Anesthesia Society of the Philippines
(RASPHIL), the Board of Directors’ request for recognition as an Affiliate Society of the PSA was approved by
the PSA Officers and Board of Directors during its Board Meeting on October 15, 2017. Presently, we are un-
dergoing birthing pains as we seek SEC and PRC Accreditation. Nevertheless, our young advocates of regional
anesthesia are resolute and undaunted in their pursuit to promote the practice of safe regional anesthesia with
the affordances of technology, i.e., ultrasound and nerve stimulator...to colleagues in the specialty in their in-
stitutions, in local postgraduate courses and in national conventions. Let RASPHIL be our North Star and keep
moving forward. Kudos to all!

Maria Minerva P. Calimag, MD, PhD
President, AOSRA-PM 2015-2017
Founding President, RASPHIL

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OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

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BOARD MEETINGS

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CLINICAL CASE CONFERENCES

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INTERESTING CASE PRESENTATION

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2017 TAGISAN NG TALINO
FINAL ROUND WINNERS

ERWIN ABRAHAM L. BONDOC, MD
AILEEN P. DAGDAGAN, MD

PRINCESS ELAINE M. MANANSALA, MD
JUSTIN LAWRENCE D. ONGTIOCO, MD

JAYBERT S. SUCALDITO, MD
TRACY C. GOMEZ, MD
Contestants
ABNER ALABAZO, MD

KRYZIA JUNE BALNEG, MD
Adviser

JOSE B. LINGAD MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Champion

MARION NUEVO, MD JUNE CATHLEEN C. CASTILLO, MD
JACKY CORPUZ, MD GLENN G. TAN, MD
ALLIANA RAQUEL SAMONTE, MD
VICTORIA NASTASSA LEOMO, MD
GLENNIS YU, MD AIRA O. MATIENZO, MD
MARCO PERIKAR DIMAANO, MD
RAINA PIA SAMANTHA A. GAOIRAN, MD
LAUREN NICOLE SO, MD MARY GOLD C. PINERA, MD
Contestants Contestants

STEPHANIE JANE O. SIAO, MD BENJAMIN DANIEL, S. VALERA, MD
DENISSE KYLE CALMA, MD Adviser
Adviser
UNIVERSITY OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
PHILIPPINES-PHILIPPINE GENERAL
HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL

SECOND PLACE

JENNIFER ROSE L. CAMBAS, MD JAILEEN BALATBAT, MD

RINA C. YAP, MD EDELYN JOY ABADAM, MD

KATRINA SOCORRO L. CEMBRANO, MD AGATHA STA INES, MD

EDEN MARIE L. BUENSUCESO, MD EMMANUEL DIAZ, MD

ERWIN R. TALENTO, MD MARLON JOEL CANLAS, MD

JAN CARL O. BARBASAN, MD GRACE ARVIOLA, MD

Contestants Contestants

RUDEN I. PANELA, MD NATHANIEL REMOLETE, MD

LOBELLA G. NALUPANO, MD BIENVENIDO RAZAL, MD
Adviser Adviser

WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL QUIRINO MEMORIAL MEDICAL

CENTER CENTER

THIRD PLACE

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49TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
& 14TH AOSRA-PM

October 17-19, 2017 |Philippine International Convention Center
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49TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
& 14TH AOSRA-PM

October 17-19, 2017 |Philippine International Convention Center
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MIDYEAR CONVENTION

April 20-22, 2018|Asturias Citystate Hotel,
Puerto Princesa Palawan

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MIDYEAR CONVENTION

April 20-22, 2018|Asturias Citystate Hotel,
Puerto Princesa Palawan

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PRESIDENT’S ACTIVITIES

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PSA SECRETARIAT

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PSA HYMN

Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc.

I.
Isang samahang itinatag
sa layuning taos at tapat
na sa lipunan ay maihayag
paglilingkod sa lahat at salat

II.
Kailanma’y di malilimutan
na ang baya’y mapaglingkuran

sa iisang simulain
na ang mamamaya’y kalingain

III.
(Interlude)
Iyan ang tungkuling PSA
na dakila at may dangal
isang butil na hangarin
sinumpaan na dapvat tuparin
Sa tugon sa tawag pag kailangan
sagisag naming kailanman
Isang Ginintuang Tungkulin
na dapat pagyamanin

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PSA ANNUAL REPORT 2018 COMMITTEE

Francis B. Mayuga, MD Mary Ann R. Marcelo, MD
Chairman Co-Chair

Ma. Cristina C. Danac-Delfin, MD Rosario R. Baluyot, MD
Members Member

Secretaries:

Anna Salazar

Edgarson Delmundo

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We the Officers and the Board Directors of the Philippine Society of Anesthesiolo-
gists, Inc., wish to convey our profound gratitude and appreciation to all the com-
mittee chairs and their members whose utmost dedication and active involvement
in all PSA endeavors played a major part in the realization of our mission.

We acknowledge the dynamic leadership of all PSA chapters who unceasingly sup-
ported the PSA projects with abiding enthusiasm.

Finally, we wholeheartedly thank the PSA Secretariat for giving their best efforts,
patience, and creativity in all undertakings of the Society.

Above all, we praise and glorify God Almighty, for His never ending blessings.

Mabuhay ang PSA!

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In Memoriam

DR. MARIO C. LIRAG
October 5, 2017

DR. EVERGISTO P. GACIA
December 7, 2017

DR. SONIA G. GUICO
December 14, 2017

DR. ACQUIL MOHAMMAD U. ALIP
December 15, 2018

DR. CARLO S. SIOSON
January 6, 2018

DR. RICHARD N. BURIGSAY
February 2, 2018

DR. ANGELINA C. CRUZ
February 9, 2018

DR. ELSA B. RIVERA
May 31, 2018

DR. EMRAIDA BUBULI
July 2018

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