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VOLUME 37
NUMBER 3
SEPTEMBER 2014
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ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING • Wednesday, November 12, 2014 • 10:45 a.m. • Reception Hall, PICC
All members have to vote on the proposed revised POGS Constitution
and the extension of the POGS Corporate life
POGS 68 Foundation Day
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Ma. Socorro M. Solis, MD
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t was a Mystique Masquerade theme for the POGS 68th
Foundation Day Celebration last July 6, 2014. Guests arrived in their best blue and silver attire and were provided
with handheld masquerade masks. The assembly hall was
transformed into an inviting and festive venue filled with blue
and silver balloons, masks and silver icicle hangings reminiscent of the movie Frozen. The afternoon affair started with
a Eucharistic celebration officiated by Fr. Larry Faraon. After
dinner catered by Chef’s Quarter, the programme began with
yours truly as the master of ceremonies. POGS President Dr.
Ma. Carmen Quevedo gave the welcome address and later on
was assisted by the Treasurer Dr. Benjamin Cuenca in giving
recognition to the Past POGS Presidents and
PBOG Chairs. Dr. Rainiero Abad, POGS President 1986 gave the response and POGS Vice
President Dr. DitasDecena gave a toast to the
Foundation. Dr. Felipe Estrella Jr. POGS President 1982 donated several books to the Foundation which were received by Dr. Quevedo
and Dr. Cuenca. A plaque of recognition was
awarded to Corazon Roque who recently retired as executive officer. Dr. Rosendo Roque received the plaque on Ms. Roque’s behalf with a
short message. Entertainment was provided by
POGS: Through The Years
Rainerio S. Abad, MD
POGS President, 1986
the Rule’s Band with the special participation of Dr. Adeline Sahagun on saxophone
and Dr. Virgilio Castro’s daughter Dr. Anne
Catherine Castro as soloist. Specially made
to order polvoron cupcakes with POGS
logo were distributed as giveaways during
the affair. Guests went home with copies
of their photobooth shots setup at the foyer of the assembly hall. POGS celebrates
68 years of continuing service and looks
forward to more years to come. Happy
Foundation Day!
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his response is all about
the mystique of history and
heritage which surrounds
the POGS. History is important as expressed in these statements by two important figures:
“Ang hindimarunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi
makakarating sa paroroonan” (Jose Rizal) and “The more
you know about the past, the better prepared you are for
the future.” (Theodore Roosevelt)
There is an Irish blessing which offers: “May you have the
hindsight to know where you’ve been, the foresight to
know where you’re going, and the insight to know when
you’ve gone too far.” I will use the italicized key words as
the framework for this presentation. For reference point,
I will use the year 1988 since this was the year when the
POGS building was inaugurated.
Hindsight
Hindsight refers to the history of the Society. This is
equivalent to traditions which are beliefs or practices
within a group or society, with symbolic meaning or significance. As pointed out by Harry Truman – “Men make
history and not the other way around. In periods where
there is no leadership, society stands still.” In the interest
of brevity I will not enumerate in hindsight the significant
events prior to 1988 because these are well documented in
the coffee table book POGS at 50.
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Picture Gallery
NCR
POGS:
Through
The Years
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Foresight
To continue the Truman quote – “Progress occurs when
courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change
things for the better.” This is seen in the various projects
initiated by members/leaders of the Society:
• Feb 2004 – Adolescent Health Issues and Perspectives
(AHIP) Project
• 2005 – Advances inLabor and Risk Management (A.L.A.R.M.)
• 2005 – POGS Hymn “My Humble Hands”
• Dec 2010 – Council for Residents’ Education Enhancement
and Development (CREED)
The different subspecialty and affiliate societies were
formed under the leadership of our members:
Region 3
Region 4
Region 9
• 1984 – Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of the
Philippines (SGOP)
• 1989 – Perinatal Association of the Philippines (PAP)
• 1992 – Philippine Society of Climacteric Medicine (PSCM)
• 1994 – Philippine Society of Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility (PSREI)
• 1994 – Philippine Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics
and Gynecology (PSUOG)
• 1995 – Philippine Society for Cervical Pathology and
Colposcopy (PSCPC)
• 1996 – Philippine Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine
(PSMFM)
• 2006 – Philippine Society for the Study of Trophoblastic
Diseases (PSSTD)
• 2008 - Philippine Society of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (PSURPS)
Looking at all these accomplishments, I feel confident in
making the claim that Genius is in our DNA. As Arthur Koestler said – “The principal mark of genius is not perfection
but originality, the opening of new frontiers.”
Insight
Finally, I implore this blessing for the present and future
members of the Board of Directors – May you have the insight in your decisions for the POGS. Milwida Guevara had
this advice: “Making choices (decisions) is not just about
results. It is also about the process of building a consensus
so that the problem, the objectives, and the alternatives
are well understood. It is about building greater ownership
of the problem by enabling participants to present their
views and give the same opportunity to all the others. It is
about encouraging open discussions and debates so that
all the possible sides to an issue are appreciated. It is about
developing the values of listening, being open, and welcoming alternatives thatare suggested by others.”
Region 6
Region 10
Region 11
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your
own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will
make your paths straight.” (Prov 3:5-6) “Commit to the Lord
whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Prov 16:3)
“Let us not only remember the past and its required sacrifice. Let us also remember that we are responsible to build
a legacy for the generations which follow us.”
(Thomas Manson)
Constitutional Assembly
SURVIVAL IS NOT ENOUGH
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Welcome Remarks
By Rowena M. Auxillos, MD
“
here is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than
to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of
things”. Niccolo Machiavelli
Seventy-one participants: the Board of Trustees, Past Presidents, Presidents of Subspecialty Societies, Regional Directors,
Representatives from the Academe, Private and Government
Sectors, the PBOG and the CREED. All came together last August 2-3, 2014 for the Constitutional Assembly at the Summit
Ridge Hotel in Tagaytay City in response to the challenges confronting the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
(Foundation) Inc.in these exigent times.
In the entire history of the POGS, it has had two Constitutional
Conventions, the last one held in 1991. That time, the POGS
comprised of 990 members. 22 years later, this number almost quadrupled, currently boasting of 3,362 members. With
the increase in the number of members, the relevance of the
mother society comes to fore. Questions on its responsiveness to the needs of the members in the midst of turbulent
times confronting the medical profession is also placed under
a magnifying glass, with the onslaught of circulars from government regulatory bodies, specifically the BIR, the Philhealth
and the DOH.
In her inaugural address, the POGS President, Dr. Ma. Carmen
Hernandez-Quevedo dared look into these questions. “The
POGS is now 67 years old. Yes, we have gone so far, we have
achieved so much and our founders’ legacy remains perpetually etched in the hearts and mind of the society’s members.
The healthcare delivery system is dynamic and constantly
evolving and changing. Let not our achievements be a reason
to be complacent. Rather, let it be an impetus to the adaption
to the changing times. While change connotes overhauling our
processes, it should not equate to abandoning traditions. On
the other hand, let us not equate traditions with virtues. The demands of times, the needs and concerns of the members should
be foremost in our minds. The changes that need to be done
should be in consonance and congruent to the varying times.
Is our current constitution and by-laws responsive to the needs
of our members? Should it be that the members be responsive
to our by-laws? Presently, there are emerging characteristics
of a highly-performing organization, the core of which are always the stakeholders--- the members and the clients they have
vowed to serve. The greatest constant of modern times is adaptation if not transformation. Change consistently challenges
traditional institutional practices and beliefs…..Re-building,
metamorphosis and transformation need to be focused on…so
as we may efficiently and effectively function with purpose and
meaning. We need to address further these issues mainly because our existence as an organization is hinged closely to that
of our members’ paramount and utmost welfare. If we want
our organization to thrive and not merely survive, to achieve extraordinary results, then perhaps, we need to look closely into
the possibility of reviewing and modifying, at least, the by-laws
that govern our Society.”
It is with these thoughts in mind that the POGS President created the Ad Hoc Committee for the Review of the POGS Constitution and By-Laws. Pursuant to the BOT resolution passed
on May 8, 2014, “that the Ad Hoc Committee on Review of
the Constitution and By-Laws was empowered to review the
present POGS Constitution and By-Laws, assess and establish
the needs, and based on its output to look into the merits of
holding a constitutional convention”. On June 8, 2014, the Ad
Hoc Committee on the Review of the POGS Constitution and
By-Laws conducted an in-depth analysis of the POGS By-Laws
and recommended to the BOT that a revision of the POGS Constitution and By-Laws is in order. It further recommended that
the current POGS By-Laws be separated into a Constitution
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Opening Remarks
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By Lourdes Blanco-Capito, MD
Task Force Chair, Constitutional Assembly
adam President and members of the Board of
Trustees, POGS past Presidents, Regional Directors, PBOG and CREED Chairs, Presidents of
Specialty Societies, members of the Academe,
public and private sector, and all here present.
Good afternoon. We are today about to make a change in the
history of the Society, with the proposed revision of the ByLaws of the Organization. The first Constitution was prepared
by Dr. Constantino Manahan and Dr. Jose Villanueva, which
was presented and ratified during the birth of POGS as a Society on July 6, 1946. The first Constitutional Convention was
then held in 1978 under the Presidency of Dr. Jose Y. Alcid and
was Chaired by Dr. Jose R. Relacion. It was during this convention that the constitution and by-laws were merged as one
with no delineation between articles belonging to the constitution and those under the by-laws. The second Constitutional
Convention was held in 1991, under the Presidency of Dr. Lilia P.
Luna and Chaired by Dr. Jesus C. Tomacruz. Back then, the membership of POGS was only 979; It is now stands at its present
count of 3,362, an almost four-fold increase since the constitution was last revised. I t is with this knowledge that the present
administration deemed it timely to take a look at the Constitution, and ensure that it is updated to serve the purpose of its
existence, in keeping with the progress and modernity of time,
to better serve a Society that has grown to be a giant among
medcal societies.
The Adhoc Committee was then formed, and I am humbled to
have been chosen to chair it; we were tasked to review the Constitution and make recommendations on the need to call for a
constitutional assembly. After several lengthy sessions, the Committee submitted its recommendations to the Board. A Task Force
By Ma. Carmen Hernandez-Quevedo, MD
POGS President
o my dear past Presidents, Board of Trustees, Regional Directors, PBOG CHAIR, CREED Chair, Presidents of
Specialty Societies, representatives of the academe
and government sectors, colleagues, friends, a very
pleasant good afternoon!
Welcome to today’s constitutional assembly. I would like
to thank you for accepting the appointments as members
of the delegation for the revision of our POGS by-laws.
You were particularly chosen since you are the core of
the Society. In one time or another, you have significantly
contributed to where we are now and your acceptance is
confirmation of your continued support and dedication to
the ideals of the Society. It has been 23 years ago since
a similar assembly was convened. Undoubtedly, much has
transpired and we have grown into a huge society with a
membership of almost 3500. I guess this is the very purpose of why we are here, to assure that our Society continues to live up to its mission attuned to the changing
times.
Let this be an opportune time for us to put our heads, our
hands and our hearts together as we embark on this great
task. Let us also enjoy each other’s presence and feel the
cool and rainy ambiance of Tagaytay. Let me share to you
a text message I received a year ago which I kept all the
while in my cellphone.
“Change is the nature of life, but challenge is the way of life.
All things in life are temporary. If they are going well, enjoy
them, they won’t last forever. If they go wrong, don’t worry,
they can’t last long either. What is nice about life is that each
day is never like the other”. However, let us do what we have
or need to do for we may never pass this way again.
Mangandang hapon at kasing ganda po natin lahat ang
araw!
“I believe with conviction, that this
assembly will truly represent the
thoughts and opinions of the whole
membership of our organization.
Let us dissect the constitution and
freely express our thoughts and
opinions here and now; let us be
united in our disagreements if that is
ever possible; for come November,
the whole body will have to just
ratify or reject our creation”
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Constitutional Assembly
SURVIVAL
IS NOT ENOUGH
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and By-Laws. These recommendations paved the way for
the creation of the Task Force on Revision of the POGS ByLaws, chaired by the dynamic Past President Dr. LourdesBlanco-Capito. Subsequently, a Constitutional Assembly
was held.
The Task Force on the Revision of the POGS By-Laws withstood several grueling hours and poured sweat and tears
(even raised voices) on the POGS By-Laws, ensuring that
each and every article and section in the By-Laws would
be responsive to the needs of the members not only in the
present time but for years to come.
Robert’s Rule of Order aptly states that “when an organization is brought into existence, the first by-laws should be
simple and to the point and should include only what is
necessary to begin functioning as an organization. As the
organization grows and problems arise, the organization
can amend the by-laws to meet its needs. Foreseeing all
the problems that will arise or how the organization will
develop is impossible. Therefore, members should periodically review their by-laws to see if their need changed. Reviewing the by-laws is an opportunity for members to be
honest with themselves about whether the by-laws meet
the organization’s current needs. However, over time an organization may make so many changes to the by-laws that
a complete revision of the current by-laws is necessary.”
TASK FORCE CHAIR
Dr. Milagros T. Jocson
Dr. Ma. Socoroo M. Solis
Dr. Ronaldo R. Santos
Dr. Elisa O. Tiu
Dr. Lourdes Blanco-Capito
ACADEME
Dr. Gil S. Gonzalez
Dr. Mario A. Bernardino
Dr. Efren E. Domingo
Dr. Enrico Gil C. Oblepias
Dr. Jericho T. P. Luna
Dr. Ruth V. Gutierrez
1. Separation of the current POGS BY-LAWS into:
a. Constitution
b. By-Laws
2. Increase in the number of Board of Trustees from
eleven (11) to fifteen (15); 11 NCR, 2 Luzon, 1 Visayas, 1 Mindanao.
3. The Funds of the Society include donations and
grants except those that are funded by international
and nationaldevelopment agencies and societies for
specific services and projects.
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CHAIRS
was then formed, retaining the ad Adhoc Committee as
members, and expanded to constitute the Assembly present
here today.
PBOG - Dr. Ma. Lilibeth L. Sia Su
CREED - Dr. Stella Marie L. Jose
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
In my review of the history of POGS, I discovered that
the objectives of convening a convention has remained the
same, as outlined by Dr. Tomacruz, which I present to you
now:
• Reaffirm and rearticulate the objectives of the
Society;
• Delineate the functions of Standing Committees to
maximize efficiency;
• Specify the mechanics and role of the Board of Trustees for innovative governance;
• Stress our resolve to project the image of a Society
caring of its members and cognizant of its responsibility for community service and health manpower
development;
• Encourage research and date collections;
• Recognize and affirm the Society’s role as an active
player in the global community of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists.
Dr. Anna Victoria D. Dy-Echo
Dr. Agnes S. Estrella
Dr. Mila Z. Ibay
Dr. Debby P. Songco
Dr. May Anne V. Tanaquero
PRIVATE
Dr. Evelyn R. Lacson
Dr. Ricardo R. Braganza
Dr. Betha Fe N. Castillo
Dr. Concepcion D. Rayel
Dr. Lourdes B. Manlongat
SUBSPECIALTY SOCIETIES
PSCPC - Dr. Rey H. de los Reyes
PSGE - Dr. Zoraida R. Umipig
PSSTD - Dr. Filomena S. San Juan
PSMFM - Dr. Gumersinda C. Javier
PSUOG - Dr. Ramon T. Reyles
GOVERNMENT
Dr. Cynthia F. Tan
Dr. Alejandro R. San Pedro
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Dr. Ves C. Ramones
Dr. Pressie P. Eclarin
Dr. Ana Maria Carmen L. Zaballero
Dr. Eleanor C. Chacon
Dr. Violeta Ellen D. Abelita
Dr. Ma. Virginia S. Abalos
Dr. Helen Grace C. Roasa
Dr. Ruvelinda Grace A. Uy
Dr. Leah Louise V. Justiniano
Dr. Helen Grace T. Santos
Dr. Amy P. Estrella
BOT
Three major changes are proposed in the revised Constitution and By-Laws:
Opening
Remarks
POGS Constitutional Assembly
Dr. Ma. Carmen H. Quevedo
Dr. Ditas Cristina D. Decena
Dr. Christia S. Padolina
Dr. Benjamin D. Cuenca
Dr. Rowena M. Auxillos
Dr. Virgilio B. Castro
Dr. Bianca C. De Guia-Fuerte
PAST PRESIDENTS
2013 - Raul M. Quillamor, MD
2012 - Rey H. de los Reyes, MD
2011 - Sylvia A. Carnero, MD
2009 - Lourdes B. Capito, MD
2008 - Ma. Corazon Zaida N. Gamilla, MD
2007 - Rogelio P. Mendiola, MD
2005 - Evelyn P. Palaypayon, MD
2003 - Lyra Ruth C. Chua, MD
2001 - Corazon T. Lim, MD
2000 - Bernardita B. Javier, MD
1999 - Ma. Trinidad R. Vera, MD
1993 - Rebecca M. Ramos, MD
1992 - Leonardo A. Almeda, MD
1991 - Lilia P. Luna, MD
1990 - Virgilio R. Oblepias, MD
1986 - Rainerio S. Abad, MD
1985 - Erlinda G. Germar, MD
1981 - Santiago A. del Rosario, MD
I am greatly honored and at the same time awed by the
task before me; Chairing an Assembly composed of some
of the great minds and figures of the Society – Past Presidents, Regional Directors, PBOG and CREED Chairs, Presidents of Specialty Societies, Members of the Academe,
Government, and the private sector is such a daunting task.
be sent to each member of the Society sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Business Meeting instead of the thirty (30)days as duly stipulated
in the current POGS-By-Laws. This is to ensure that all POGS members
have more than enough time to review the proposed revisions.
It is expected that the proposed Revised POGS Constitution and ByLaws will be ratified by majority of the POGS members during the Business Meeting come November Annual Convention.
The Proposed Revised POGS Constitution and By-Laws shall
I believe with conviction, that this Assembly will truly represent the thoughts and opinions of the whole membership of our organization. Let us dissect the Constitution and
freely express our thoughts and opinions here and now; Let
us be united in our disagreements if that is ever possible;
For come November, the whole Body will have to just ratify
or reject our creation.
We have a truly frmidable, almost sacred task before us,
and I hope that we will all rise to the challenge, stay for as
long as we can, and be proud that we are playing a crucial
role in this historical process.
Thank you, and as they say in the Olympics, “Let the games
begin!”
2014 POGS Annual Convention
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and 68 Anniversary Celebration
Theme: Women’s Health: What’s Best? Current Trends and Recommendations
November 11 – 14, 2014 • Philippine International Convention Center • Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel
By Mary Jocelyn Yu – Laygo, MD
Convention Secretary
Convention Reminders and Highlights
• Deadline for pre-registration to the convention is on
September 15, 2014
Members 65 years and above are entitled to free registration but are requested to signify their intention through
the POGS Secretariat before September 15, 2014.
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Fellows are exempted from paying registration fees if they:
- Have been inducted as Fellow on or before November
2010
- Are in good standing and have settled their annual dues
by June 30, 2014
- Signify their intention to attend in writing or by returning
the registration slip
• Evaluation Forms will be given to get feedbacks of the
annual meeting as proposed by the Scientific Committee. Certificate of Attendance will be released
upon presentation of the Feedback Evaluation Form.
• Reminder : to bring your POGS membership ID during the
convention. Lost ID has to be replaced a month before the
convention at the POGS Office or on site with a fee of P500.
• Deadline for submission of materials for publication in the
souvenir program is September 12, 2014
• November 9, 2014 • Sunday: POGS Sportsfest “Push mo
yan Teh! Coach mo yan Kuya” at the Meralco Gym Pasig City
from 6:00 am to 12 Noon. Events for Senior Citizens will be
available and competition for Mr. & Ms. POGS Sportsfest
which is also open for senior citizens.
• November 9, 2014 • Sunday, 1st Postgraduate Course of
the Philippine Society for the Study of Trophoblastic
Diseases at the Century Park Hotel Manila
• November 11, 2014 • Tuesday, Philippine Society of
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
(PSURPS) Pre-Congress Hands-on-Workshop “Obstetric
Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS): Evaluation & Repair of
Perineal Lacerations” 7:30 am to 12:00 noon, Banquet
Hall 2, PICC
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FULL NAME
Ramon D. Abanes, MD
Maryll Morales-Abaño, MD
Palmaida G. Datudacula-Abdullah, MD
Audrey Harriette D. Agbuya, MD
Eliza Blanche Santos-Alay-Ay, MD
Aimee A. Alvarico, MD
Natividad B. Go-Anat, MD
Zarina R. Balagtas, MD
Anabelle Bachoco-Balaoing, MD
Rosemin De los Trinos-Balbido, MD
Cecille Cabrera Balintong, MD
Shahreza L. Baquiran, MD
Rosemarie Garcia-Baquiring, MD
Maria P. Patricia M. Benedicto, MD
Jennifer D. Lampa-Cabrera, MD
June Grace Baldoza-Cajucom, MD
Kristine E. Callao, MD
Ma. Rochelle V. Calleja, MD
Ma. Adonna M. Castillo, MD
Richelle Josie Judy V. Castro, MD
Lily Rose S. De La Concepcion-Co, MD
Rosalia Edelmina S. Cruz, MD
Omega Fralix G. Cruz, MD
Ma. Milagros M. Datu, MD
Anna Philina Avelina R. David, MD
Mailanie Grace T. De Cadiz, MD
Melissa Lourdes De Quiros, MD
May Ann Princess Del Moral, MD
Michelle L. Desierto, MD
Rachel Zosima M. Dollano, MD
Connie Marie B. Domingo, MD
Melia Razon F. Dulay, MD
Adora Christine Felix, MD
Maria Margarita O. Florentino, MD
Mary Grace Lourde D.G. Flores, MD
Khristie Lynn A. Fontanilla, MD
Celeste Z. Francisco, MD
Nerissa M. Gabriel, MD
Rhodora Gerodias Gagwis, MD
Marie Lou L. Gallego, MD
Cherryl Erika C. Gammad, MD
Rachel C. Kong-Garcia, MD
Jenny U. Garcia-Sedillo, MD
Ma. Isidora Margarita Y. Garcia, MD
Yvonne D. Garin, MD
Christine Love G. Gascon, MD
Tawny Ann C. Gaspar, MD
Katherine L. Ola-Gimao, MD
Catherine T. Go, MD
Charmaine B. Gomez, MD
Emmylou M. Gonzales, MD
Shiela Marie E. Gonzales, MD
.Jennifer Olalia-Gonzales, MD
Florely Joy Estrera- Gregorio, MD
Raquel C. Groyon, MD
Charisse G. Pascual-Guerrero, MD
Lorelie V. Guevarra, MD
Ruby Ann B. Guevarra, MD
Cristina G. Querimit-Habacon, MD
Ainon T. Hairane, MD
Maureen Reyes-Higoy, MD
Sherry Ann Wee-Holaysan, MD
Jenny Lynn E. Idea, MD
Ma. Victoria Espinosa-Jarata, MD
Emmylou DR. Jocson, MD
Sheryll Mae Y. Kua, MD
Catherine Chua-Lapastora, MD
Mildred Barredo-Llanto, MD
Ma. Paz Christina M. Lobrin, MD
Maria Sirikit Moral-Macatangay, MD
Helen V. Madamba, MD
Jennifer Obiles-Madera, MD
Asnairah C. Magangcong, MD
Angelito D.L. Magno, MD
Sherry Silva-Mamasig, MD
Myleen Guillermo-Manzano, MD
Sharon Marie G. Marcial, MD
Nadia Veronica Madrazo-Mariano, MD
Mary Rose D. Mateo, MD
Donna Belle Stoney Magpantay-Matibag, MD
Jeanette R. Mendoza, MD
Eiselle Alfonso-Meneses, MD
Adele Marie S. Muntuerto-Monicit, MD
Jacqueline Galang-Musñgi, MD
Soraya M. Muti, MD
Antonette Jordan- Napoles, MD
Wendy R. Nicanor, MD
Anna Katrina Gerodias-Osorio, MD
Suzette S. Aquino, MD
Rasnaifah D. Batugan - Pundato MD
Jaclyn Cheryl Kate Lee-Rabo, MD
Shelley I. Bacus-Ramos, MD
Jenny C. Reaport, MD
Darlene T. Revelo, MD
Ivy Karen B. Romero, MD
Analyn E. Sanchez, MD
Mee B. Silao, MD
Maria Rosario G. Silverio, MD
Anna Katrina I. Sobritchea, MD
Maria Jenina M. Soyao, MD
Ivy Joy B. Sueno, MD
Leilani Go-Suva, MD
Carlos Benedict A. Tan, MD
Eileen Grace F. Tancinco, MD
Pinky G. Tangonan, MD
Alfie Tidy L. Tayo, MD
Evelyn M. Camantiles-Tello, MD
Criseline D. Tolentino, MD
Aileen P. Tomboc, MD
Marbee Pherenice Torrizo, MD
Jacqueline V. Tuazon, MD
Cristina Bea-Tumbokon, MD
Eleyneth L. Ilagan- Valencia, MD
Rose Joy C. David-Vallega, MD
Christie Gwen G. Varona, MD
Ria Veronica Carino-Victoria, MD
Minette T. Yap, MD
Rhodora Ann Francisco-Yap, MD
Olivia Kristina Habaña-Zorilla, MD
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FIRST ENDORSER
Sirikit D. Zafra, MD
Marietta S. Sapaula, MD
Salamah P. Carim, MD
Evelyn P. Palaypayon, MD
Corazon M.Quesada, MD
Louella Jeanne A. Lao, MD
Magdalena C. Casuela, MD
Arabella Q. Servas, MD
Ma. Sisa B. Fernandez, MD
Florante P. Gonzaga, MD
Maria Elsa Espino Aquino, MD
Grace Marie M. Marcos, MD
Elizabeth King Supelana, MD
Cherish Marie B. Songco, MD
Rosemarie Queenie M. Ramos, MD
Genevieve Marie P. De Vera, MD
Glynda Postrero Capoy, MD
Dyan Valerie Bionat-Chua, MD
Ma. Ruzena D. Opulencia, MD
Cristet Bigornia Sales, MD
Caroline L. Ty, MD
Ana Maria C. Malabanan, MD
Ma. Regale Noemi O. Sotto, MD
Enrico Gil C. Oblepias, MD
Concepcion Garcia Pantig, MD
Delfin A. Tan, MD
Genara A. Manuel Limson, MD
Ramon M. Gonzalez, MD
Maria Lu D. Andal, MD
Emmanuel L. Dagala, MD
Ma. Luisa S. Acu, MD
Teresita Pilando Agbanlog, MD
Maribel P. Lopez, MD
Lisa Teresa P. Jabson, MD
Melissa De Lumen Amosco, MD
Reynaldo Imbang Chu, MD
Manuel, Jr. M. Ramos, MD
Arlene R. Dominguez, MD
Norberto Jim G. Agad, MD
Carmencita S. Solidum, MD
Evelyn P. Palaypayon, MD
Suzette Sebastian Montuno, MD
Lynn A. Ramirez-Amurao, MD
DElfin A. Tan, MD
Teresita Pilando Agbanlog, MD
Ma.Gemma Victoria P. Trasporto, MD
Enrico Gil C. Oblepias, MD
Odette DC. Cariño-Sinay, MD
Irene Yuchongtian Sy, MD
Veronica Mallari Deniega, MD
Amelia A. Vega, MD
Maria Monina V. Briones, MD
Irene Capati Manalastas, MD
Maria Constancia Celina C. Ferraris, MD
Rosa Niñez Balce Velante-Nierva, MD
Ma. Victoria Valmonte Torres, MD
Jeanette Cabigting Samonte, MD
Christian Joanna B. Rey-Matias, MD
Jean S. Go-Du, MD
Belinda Noval Pañares, MD
Ma. Victoria Valmonte Torres, MD
Gladys L. Simon Pelicano, MD
Floriza Crisostomo Salvador, MD
Richard Ronald B. Cacho, MD
Blesilda Rosario Peroña, MD
Mariter Villacorte Mendoza, MD
Ruth Jink L. Aposaga, MD
Ernesto, Jr. S. Naval, MD
Ma. Victoria D.L. Rey Hipolito, MD
Cynthia B. De Leon, MD
Pherdes Escalona Galbo, MD
Victoria Sy Fernando, MD
Dayres D. Relliquette, MD
Elizabeth E. Espino-Strebel, MD
Elizabeth F. Felipe, MD
Jennifer F. Austria, MD
Yvonne Toquero Soriano, MD
Elizabeth F. Felipe, MD
Rowena J. Labao, MD
Rinna Ritchie Alday Atienza, MD
Conrado P. Crisostomo, MD
Maria Estrella Y. Flores, MD
Belinda Noval Pañares, MD
Ella Marie Paladio Gaspar, MD
Mary Ann E. Ratag, MD
Gloria Ancheta Redoble, MD
Nora Ignacio Silao, MD
Barbara Ann B. Coma, MD
Jocelyn P. Saludares-Cadayona, MD
Salamah A. Pandapatan-Carim, MD
Marivic Tan Vera Cruz, MD
Constancia Wilhelmina Torres-Solis, MD
Maria Eleanor N. Bizares, MD
Maria Eleanor N. Bizares, MD
Suzette Sebastian Montuno, MD
Ma. Ruzena D. Opulencia, MD
Maria Geraldine Lorenzo Gubatina, MD
Elmer Reyes Santos, MD
Elizabeth Crispino Israel, MD
Leah A. De Ocampo, MD
Ruth Sampiano-Reginaldo, MD
Ramon M. Gonzalez, MD
Maria Joeva D. Yap, MD
Louisito T. Masangkay, MD
Ma. Lilibeth R. Manguera, MD
Gay Margaret Lopez Lavalle, MD
Teresita Pilando Agbanlog, MD
Grace Marie M. Marcos, MD
Anita Matilda F. Poblete, MD
Evelyn Cabrera Tam, MD
Zeny Maquilan Malilay, MD
Vladimir P. Samonte, MD
Evangelina Cruz Duran, MD
Evelyn R. Lacson, MD
Asuncion Del Prado-Tremedal, MD
Maria Cresencia R. Gacoba, MD
Zeny Maquilan Malilay, MD
Tabetha Saceda Galindo, MD
Walfrido Wenceslao Sumpaico, MD
SECOND ENDORSER
Eleanor C. Chacon, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Leah Louise V. Justiniano, MD
Abigail Castro, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Helen Grace T. Santos, MD
Carmelita P. Recto, MD
Vanessa F. Santos, MD
Ma. Suzette Correa Miclat, MD
Ma. Cecilia G. Vicencio, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Claire G. Gonzalez, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Raul M. Quillamor, MD
Pressie Pascual Eclarin, MD
Ma. Theresa M. Vergara, MD
Helen Grace T. Santos, MD
Luz Fugoso Altarejos, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Eleanor C. Chacon, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Pressie Pascual Eclarin, MD
Elsie Inostro Callos, MD
Carolina Paula C. Martin, MD
Eileen Co Sy, MD
Menefrida Sison Reyes, MD
Santiago A. del Rosario, MD
Ma. Corazon Zaida N. Gamilla, MD
Albert B. Arreza, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Rogelio P. Mendiola, MD
Maria Lorena L. Santos, MD
Ma. Cecilia G. Vicencio, MD
Susan P. Lazaga, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Sarah B. Pingol, MD
LTC. Eugenia E. Mendoza
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Helen Grace T. Santos, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Abigail Elsie de Guzman-Castro, MD
Ma. Gay M. Gonzales, MD
Manuel S. Manabat, MD
MEnefrida Sison Reyes, MD
Maria Lorena L. Santos, MD
Mariter Villacorte Mendoza, MD
Carolina Paula C. Martin, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Marivic Tan-Vera Cruz, MD
Rosemarie F. Buenaventura, MD
Helen Grace T. Santos, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Eileen Co Sy, MD
Ruth Judith Gay V. Cristobal, MD
Delfin A. Tan, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Agnes Magana Gaddi, MD
Agnes Magana Gaddi, MD
Delfin A. Tan, MD
Maria Virginia S. Abalos, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Maria Virginia S. Abalos, MD
Soledad Chu Crisostomo, MD
Aurora Lopez Valdez, MD
Ma. Cecilia G. Vicencio, MD
Violeta Ellen D. Abelita, MD
Gay Margaret Lopez Lavalle, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Rosendo R. Roque, M.D.
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Belinda Noval Pañares, MD
Elizabeth S. Go, MD
Sarah B. Pingol, MD
Manuel S. Manabat, MD
Rainerio S. Abad, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Aurora Lopez Valdez, MD
Delfin A. Tan, MD
Pilar Lagman-Dy, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Soledad Chu Crisostomo, MD
Rogelio P. Mendiola, MD
Maria Virginia S. Abalos, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Sarah B. Pingol, MD
Nurlinda Pañgilan Arumpac, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Manuel S. Manabat, MD
Agnes Rana Resurreccion, MD
Leah Louise V. Justiniano, MD
Elizabeth S. Go, MD
Helen Grace T. Santos, MD
Delfin A. Tan, MD
Sarah B. Pingol, MD
Eileen Co Sy, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Violeta Ellen D. Abelita, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Amy P. Estrella, MD
Luz Fugoso Altarejos, MD
Helen Grace T. Santos, MD
Ma. Corazon Zaida N. Gamilla, MD
Sarah B. Pingol, MD
Ma. Theresa M. Vergara, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Violeta Ellen D. Abelita, MD
Maria Lorena L. Santos, MD
Claire G. Gonzalez, MD
Ma.Trinidad Reyes Vera, MD
Maria Virginia S. Abalos, MD
Elizabeth S. Go, MD
Sylvia Ramirez Calingo, MD
Leilani C. Coloma, MD
Luz Fugoso Altarejos, MD
Maria Virginia S. Abalos, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L. Zaballero, MD
Elizabeth S. Go, MD
Ma. Asuncion Hipolita B. Libre, MD
Susan P. Lazaga, MD
2014 POGS
Annual
Convention
and 68th
Anniversary
Celebration
Theme: Women’s Health:
What’s Best? Current Trends
and Recommendations
continued from page 4
• November 11, 2014 • Tuesday
- Registration booth open from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Opening Ceremonies & Welcome Reception “It’s
POGS Time” (with the Baldomero Roxas Memorial Lecture, Awards and Induction of Diplomates)
5:00 pm at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Ballroom
• November 12, 2014 • Wednesday
- Registration booth open from 6:00 am – 11 am
and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Cutting of ribbon and ceremonial opening of
exhibits 7:00 am at Forums 1,2,3 beside PICC
- Plenary Lectures 8:00 am – 11 am at PICC Reception Hall
- Annual Business Meeting 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at
the PICC Reception Hall
- Simultaneous Sessions 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at
PICC Meeting Rooms 2,3,4,5,6
- Fellowship Night “Retro Magic” with Louie Reyes
of New Minstrels and 8 Trac Band 6:00 pm at
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Ballroom
• November 13, 2014 • Thursday
- Registration booth open from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Election for the Board of Trustees 7:00 am – 2:00
pm at PICC Leader’s Hall
- Plenary Lectures 8:00 am – 11:00 am at PICC
Reception Hall
- Simultaneous Industry-sponsored Luncheon
Symposia 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm at PICC Meeting
Rooms
- Simultaneous Sessions 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at
PICC Meeting Rooms
• November 14, 2014 Friday
- Registration booth closed
- Plenary Lectures 8:00 am – 11:00 am at PICC
Summit Hall C and D
- Simultaneous Industry-sponsored Luncheon
Symposia 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm at PICC Meeting
Rooms
- Simultaneous Sessions 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at
PICC Meeting Rooms
- Closing Ceremonies (Induction of Fellows and
Induction of Incoming Officers) 5:00 pm at Sofitel
Phillippine Plaza Ballroom
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I
t took some time before I could sit down and write this
article. I guess this will have to go directly to the printing
press. Much has transpired since the last Newsletter was
published. There has been a circus of events and a roller
coaster of emotions such that I was lost for words when it
was time for me to write about it.
W
e are more than halfway through the year and
a lot has been happening and still needs to be
done. We just celebrated the Society’s 68th
Foundation Day with the theme Mystique Masquerade with the members decked out in serene blue and vibrant silver. In two years’ time, we will be celebrating our Platinum (70th) anniversary, another milestone to look forward to.
Last August 2-3, 2014 the Consti“We just
tutional Assembly was convened
celebrated
following the recommendations of
the Ad Hoc Committee to review
the Society’s
the Constitution that it was in68th Foundation
deed time to institute changes to
Day . . . In two
address the needs of the growing
society. Members of the Assemyears’ time,
bly consisted of Past Presidents,
we will be
Presidents of Subspecialty Sociecelebrating
ties, representatives from PBOG,
CREED, Academe, Private and Govour Platinum
ernment Sectors who all worked
(70th)
hard to craft a constitution which
anniversary,
will be presented to the members
during the Annual Business Meetanother
ing. Copies of the constitution will
milestone to
be sent months in advance so you
look forward
can study it well. Your presence is
extremely important during this
to”.
business meeting where you will
ratify or reject the constitution as revised. Likewise, it is imperative that you vote to continue the corporate life of POGS
since this is expiring in 2015. Updates will be posted on the
POGS website http://www.pogsinc.org/v2/index.php and
facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pogsphilippineobgynsociety. So please like our facebook page. Our POGS
website is undergoing a facelift and we hope the changes will
please our members.
We congratulate the new set of POGS Diplomates and Fellows
to be inducted this November and we welcome you into our
society. POGS will surely benefit from young blood with new
ideas and still full of energy as we face bigger challenges.
The third quarter of the year started with the joyous celebration of the Society’s 68th Foundation Day held last July 6. The
theme “Mystique” was very appropriate for the occasion.
Everyone was excited to come in their blue and silver attires.
There was that air of mystery, since most weren’t aware of
what was really going to happen during that day with many
inquiring as to the meaning of the theme. Anyway, everyone
and notably the Past Presidents and PBOG Chairs enjoyed
the photobooth wearing their colourful masks and getting
an instant copy of their pictures. Just like in previous Foundation day celebrations, this was one real good time for reunion
and bonding, reminiscing how the society was 68 years ago
and how it has grown to what it is now. The Foundation Day
is a time to recognize our predecessors, those who have
unselfishly given their time and continue to significantly
contribute to the Society’s progress. The event was marked
by a Eucharistic celebration, a sumptuous dinner, fine music,
words of wisdom from a Past President, tokens of appreciation and most especially the joyful camaraderie. Needless to
say, everybody went home with a smile on their face with
another occasion to remember and definitely something to
look forward to in the future.
In August 2-3, 2014 at the Summit Ridge Hotel, Tagaytay,
64 prominent POGS members convened for the purpose of
revising the POGS Constitution and By-Laws. In attendance
were 18 Past Presidents, 11 Board of Trustees, 12 Regional Directors, 5 Subspecialty Presidents, PBOG and CREED
Chairs, 11 representatives from the Academe, Private and
Government Sectors and 5 hardworking members of the
technical working group to document the proceedings of the
assembly. It can be recalled that in 1991, a Constitutional
Convention was held whose ultimate goal was to make a
constitution that would be relevant and responsive to the
needs of the society. Last December 11, 2103, during the
joint meeting of the 2013 and 2014 Board of Trustees, the
President-Elect pondered over the various issues and concerns that have arisen during the daily affairs of the Society.
In 2014, in the subsequent meetings of the BOT, the idea
came about that it may be timely to review the Constitution
and By-Laws to address these issues and concerns which
have emanated since the last Constitutional Convention, 23
years ago. The needs of this large, almost 3,500 membership
was given full consideration. Thus, an Adhoc committee was
created to review the Constitution and By-Laws, assess and
establish the needs, and based on its output to look into the
merits of holding another Constitutional Convention. After
conducting an in-depth analysis, careful and thorough study,
the ad hoc committee recommended its revision to the BOT;
thus the creation of the Task Force on Revision to include the
original members of the ad hoc committee. The members
of the Task Force comprised the delegation of the Constitutional Assembly. The output of the assembly was a product
of 2 days of discussions, deliberations, debates and arguments. It was truly an intelligent encounter, long and tiring,
but definitely fruitful and productive. This was full evidence
of the unselfish commitment and untiring efforts of all the
delegates, particularly that of our dear Past Presidents who
significantly shared their words of wisdom.
The final draft of the revised Constitution and By-Laws will
be sent by mail to all the members this coming September
to give ample time to read and understand the revisions that
have been made and eventually for ratification during the
Business Meeting in the Annual Convention on November
12, 2014.
Committee on Newsletter,
Public Information and
Foundation Day 2014
Ma. Socorro M. Solis, MD
P.R.O. and Chairman & Editor-in-Chief
Rosa P. Capinpin, MD • Leilani ChavezColoma, MD • Ma. Margarita Leticia D.
Gellaco, MD • Anna Lynn A. Matignas, MD
Cleofe B. Medina, MD
Members
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Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Foundation Inc. (POGS)
http://www.pogsinc.org/v2/index.php
Another important item to be taken up during the Business
Meeting, aside from the ratification of the Constitution, is the
renewal of the Corporate Life of the Society which will expire
in 2016. Likewise, approval of the membership is needed for
the increase in the number of Board of Trustees from 11 to
15, to include Regional Representation. These three (3)
issues (i.e. ratification of the Constitution, extension of the
Society’s Corporate Life and addition of BOT members) have
to be voted upon when we meet in November. For this very
reason, I enjoin all members to attend the Annual Business
Meeting and be a part of these important decisions for our
beloved Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.
There have been a number of national as well domestic
issues that the Board has faced in the previous months and
a detailed narration might not be practical at this point. Rest
assured, that the BOT whom you have voted upon remains
strong and persistent in meeting with these challenges and
responsibilities that go with the position.
“The final draft of the revised
Constitution and By-Laws will
be sent by mail to all the
members this coming
September to give ample
time to read and understand
the revisions that have been
made and eventually for
ratification during the
Business Meeting in the
Annual Convention
on November 12, 2014 . . . .
Another important item
to be taken up during the
Business Meeting, aside
from the ratification of the
Constitution, is the renewal
of the Corporate Life of the
Society which will expire in 2016.
Likewise, approval of the
membership is needed for
the increase in the number
of Board of Trustees
from 11 to 15, to include
Regional Representation.
These three (3) issues
(i.e. ratification of the
Constitution, extension
of the Society’s Corporate Life
and addition of BOT members)
have to be voted upon
when we meet in November.
CREED Matters
T
POGSLYMPICS 2014:
he second Training of Trainers was successfully held
last July 26, 2014. It was attended by chairmen and
training officers of 92 hospitals accredited for training. The meeting was presided by Dr. Stella Marie L.
Jose, the current Chair for CREED.
Dr. Stella Marie L. Jose lectured on Clinical Teaching Skills. Dr.
Efren J. Domingo discussed the Role of Consultants/ Chairs/
Training Officers in Enhancing Research Skills among Residents’
in Evidence Based-Medicine and Dr. Jacinto Blas V. Mantaring
gave a concise lecture on Critical Appraisals of Journals.
Dr. Jose Maria C. Avila lectured on How to Detect Plagiarism.
It was defined as the act of presenting another’s work as your
own. Some reasons why students/residents plagiarize is because they lack research skills, lack time, have careless notetaking and are confused on how to cite their resources. Finally,
he showed several Plagiarism checkers such as Viper, Plagiarism checker and Cross Check.
I am enjoining all my colleagues in POGS to guide our residents by strictly adhering to ethical work and citing references
as needed.
Gearing up for the Mutual Reciprocity Act of Asia (MRA), Dr.
Zoraida R. Umipig, President of Philippine Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy, was given the opportunity to present their
recommendations for the incorporation of endoscopy in the
residency training program during the CREED meeting.
The CREED manual which is almost five (5) years in the
making is finally out. This will be used to guide the chairs and
the training officers in the residency training program. Kindly
take note that some of the recommendations written there
are one notch higher than those required by PBOG.
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Last August 2-3, 2014 in Tagaytay, together with 19 Past Presidents, 2 Chairs, 11 Regional Directors and the 2014 BOT, we
embarked on improving the constitution to make it MORE responsive to changing times.
Just like other bigger organizations like AOFOG and PMA, POGS
President Dr. Maricar Quevedo saw it fit to ‘revisit’ our constitution. Among other things, major changes include the following: separating the Constitution and the By-Laws. (Presently our
constitution is a hodgepodge combination.); from the current
eleven (11) board of Trustees, there is a proposal to increase
the number to fifteen (15) with four slots allotted to increase
regional representation.
On November 12, Wednesday, during the business meeting, we
will all cast our votes to decide on these vital issues. We will
start the business meeting promptly after the last scientific session on the first day of our convention. We will ask all active
members to stay at Reception Hall, PICC. After the president has
presented the SEC proposal and constitution and By-Laws, we
will vote YES or NO to these issues and cast them in the same
venue.
• Approval of the proposed changes in the constitution and ByLaws.
2014 is a pivotal year. The corporate life of POGS is expiring
in 2016. This year, we will cast our votes EXTENDING the corporate life of POGS. The BOT has already made the resolution favoring the extension of our corporate life. We need a
majority vote to ratify this resolution.
ere we are again... seems that time really
flies fast. It’s been a year since the last POGSLYMPICS and once again the Committee on
Sports would like to invite you to our POGSLYMPICS 2014: Push mo yan, teh!. This will be held on
November 9, 2014 at the MERALCO ORANGE GYM,
Meralco compound, Ortigas Center. We promise you a
half-day of fun, camaraderie and sportsmanship as we
witness 6 cluster groups competing with one another in
the spirit of friendship. If you enjoyed last year’s POGSLYMPICS, this year will be better. We will be choosing
our Muse and Escort, which our senior members (by
senior we mean 60 years old and above and of good
standing in POGS) will compete in. There will be the
usual events like the minute to win it, hula hoop relay
race, fug of war, 3 on 3 all-girls basketball game and the
much awaited cheer dance competition. Cash prizes and
trophies will be given to the winners of the cheer dance
competition. There will be raffle prizes too.... Guidelines
for the activity will be sent to your respective clusters
before the event day. So in behalf of this year’s sports
committee, I am inviting all of you to come and share
this day with us.... See you on November 9!
I am calling upon all members to exercise our right and vote
during the business meeting.
• Approval for the extension of the corporate life of POGS.
Duty as active member of POGS
H
We’re almost in the last quarter of the year and activity in
POGS is at its peak. I’d like to personally thank Ms. Ida Alano
for being our acting executive officer from March 1 to Sep-
By Marinella Agnes G. Abat, MD
tember 30, 2014. I’d like to thank Ida for sharing her time,
talent and expertise. You’re presence helped us thru the
critical period of transition when you went on board last
March one. I learned from you and the rest of the secretariat too on a different management style. Godspeed to
you when you go to Canada. An ‘old timer’ Imelda Malubag will be officially the acting executive officer of POGS by
September 1.
To our members, the POGS Secretariat staff is here to serve
you. For any issues and concerns kindly e-mail me at xtiaommc@yahoo.com.
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ACOSTA, Karen A.
ADAN, Christine Mae P.
SAMONTE ALAMO, Ma. Carla
ALBITO, Gody Magnolia S.
ALDE, Rezelyn R.
ALINSUNURIN, Alma Rose Y.
ALVARINA, Chicanee M.
ARREZA, Efrie Sheila L.
ATENCIO, Marjorie S.
NAVA-AUTO, Alona L.
BADILLO, Jaimie B.
BAGUE, Carole I.
BARBERO, Brenda A.
VALLEDOR-BERCES JRA, Ely B.
BORJA, Mariliese Maria Luisa Esperanza L.
BRAZAL, Dinah Marion A.
BALTAZAR-BUAQUIÑA, Ann Carmel P.
CABALLES, Daisy May S.
CURATO-CABIGON, Michelle Anne C.
CABRERA, Penelope G.
CAÑIZARES, Bella Emiko B.
CANSENAJE, Daisy A.
MARASIGAN-CASTELL, Maria May M.
CASTRO, Lilibeth A.
CASTRO Anne Catherine A.
CHUA, Olivia Jane C.
CUADRA, Cristina R.
JAVIER-CURA, Lloren
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DECLARADOR, Christine V.
DE JESUS, Emaleen Sheila V.
DE LA FUENTE, Jaydee Anne E.
DELEÑA, Mary Ann C.
DE MATA, Christine Denisse A.
DE PERALTA, Krisanne G.
DE VERA, Leah D.
DELA CRUZ, Ana Lee S.
DELA CRUZ, Carla L.
DELA ROSA, Kim S.
DOMINGO, Mary Eleanor B.
DURBAN, Claudine Carmel A.
ABEL-DY, Ana Loraine D.
MARIANO-ENRIQUE, Klarisa A.
ESCLETO, Herlyn B.
CALLO-FERMANTEZ, Joanne M.
FLORES, Joan Claire S.
FUERTES, Flordelesa C.
GALANG, Karizza Claire E.
GALLITO, Zedrix I.
NEVADO-GAMMAD, Mariel S.
GAMO, Eugene Amor R.
GARCIA, Jeannet A.
GELLIDO, Yvette Lindsy P.
GISBERT, Suzette Marie Frances A.
GONZALEZ, Imee D.
SEROJE-GONZALES, Mylah R.
GONZALES, Xyreen DM.
GUTIERREZ, Aurora A.
TAUB-HERNANDO, Donnabelle R.
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HERNANDO, Mona Liza E.
HUGO, Lovella G.
GUINTO-ILARDE, Cherry Lou
JAVIER, Joycee E.
JULKIPLI, Jehana M.
ROSUELO-KATIGBAC, Naida
LAGAYA, Fedeliza C.
LASCUNA, Chiara Mae O.
LATAP, Ronald R.
LIANKO, Rona Joy B.
LIRAZAN, Ryan Joseph B.
LUCIDO, Marie Carmela Y.
OCAMPO-LUZUNG, Jaymee A.
MADLANG-AWA, Hazel DP.
HERRERA-MAGHUYOP, Rominia Bernardine M.
MAGPALE, Shiela T.
MANALOTO, Russell C.
MARAMBA, Ma. Liza R.
MASANGCAY, Gina G.
MAYBAY, Caryl S.
MEDINA, Cheryl A.
SANTIAGO-MILLARES, Sheryl
MONTECLARO, Mylene. M.I.
MONSANTO, Iris R.
MORALES, Donna Marie M.
NGO, Analyn T.
OLANDA, Yvonne Y
SANTOS-PABLO, Romina
TOMESA-PAHANG, Heidie
PALMA, Michelle Dominica V.
91. PANGAN, Annalyn S.
92. PESA, Maria Vilma G.
93. REVECHO, Niña Patricia G.
94. REYES, Consuelo D.
95. RIVERA, Mary Ann D.
96. ROY, Armi Angela L.
97. SALES, Fritzie Aurea J.
98. SALONGA, Lorelie
99. SALVADOR, Chandra B.
100. LEE-SALVADOR, Rhea Stephanie C.
101. SALVAÑA, Carmina France R.
102. SAMONTE, Kathleen Gizelle J.
103. SAN LUIS, Mary Grace U.
104. SANTIAGO, Andrea
105. SANTIAGO, Ma. Cristine M.
106. SANTOS, Ma. Sheryl Lyle M.
107. AIROSO-SANTOS, Zenaida S.
108. SORIANO, Rowena C.
109. SUAREZ, Maria Nanette G.
110. SY, Ann Leslie C.
111. TINGKAHAN, Jojo Y.
112. TIONGSON, Sarah Mylene G.
113. TY, Ann Ann T.
114. TY, Maricel V.
115. VALLES, Desiree Anne R.
116. VELOSO, Limavel Ann M.
117. VILLARUEL, Karyl B.
118. YAESO, Ma. Hope Joy B.
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By Jocelyn M. Zamora-Mariano, MD, FPOGS, FSGOP
I
have been putting off the invitation to attend the ALARM Course. For one, I can not stay
overnight because there are still my school kids I have to assist with their performance
tasks (assignments). Number two, I have asked myself at times, do I really have to? I have
been teaching for quite awhile, I felt I was sufficient. So when the ALARM secretariat
said there were still available slots for August 15-17, 2014, I signed up having been invited as a
member of CREED. The three-day ALARM Course changed my impression.
I rode with my co-CREED member and former Microbiology teacher, Dr. Au Llanera on the
way to Acewater Spa and Hotel Suites where the three-day course was held. It was like PBB’S
Bahayni Kuya, hindi pwedeng lumabas. We were late, a bit. When we entered the lecture
room, there were just four of us who were over 45 years old in the room. The rest were all
yuppies, some fresh from their oral examinations and I bet you, they were loaded. They will
certainly shame us in the written exams. This got me alarmed. There were familiar faces in
the room. The Course Faculty were all known personalities of POGS-former mentors, fellow
faculty members in UST, my colleagues in SGOP, and my previous buddies in PBOG. This got
me alarmed, too. I was now having jitters as a student once again. One of my co-participants
approached me and said, “Lecturer po ba kayo, Doctora?” When I said I was not, and I was
there as a participant like she was, I saw her look of disbelief. I was trying to read her mind;
probably she was thinking why would a more than 45 year-old like me still be attending this.
“Kaya pa kaya ng “thunders” na ito?”, she probably mused. Dr. Rowena Auxillos was firm
with her rules – promptness was foremost. The faculty started on time with their lectures
sticking to the time allotted, no fuss, just direct to the point kind of lectures as SOGC would
want it. She was strict with the attendance, she did spot checking. Every lecture was listened
to attentively; can’t be caught sleeping because Dr. Cherrie Solis was there to document everything. EVERYTHING. After listening to 15 lectures at the end of the day, I felt my neurons
complaining, having to imbibe too much for one day. I went home that night going through
the course manual for the second time (the first was this morning as I was trying to keep up
with the lecturers. The manual was just a beautiful prop on my table for a week). That night, I
tried to go back to what we had that morning because after tomorrow would be the dreaded
Day 3 – EXAM Day. Oh, we weren’t worried about Day 3. No, not a bit. We just didn’t want
to receive a letter several weeks after the course that we have a reserved seat for the next
ALARM Course should we fail the written exam and the OSCE. The WRITTEN EXAM and the
OSCE!!! I am at a stage where I was making exams and manning the OSCE in my hospital, now
here I am with the course manual on the table trying to absorb what these black printed
letters are trying to tell me. My fifteen-year old daughter who was studying for her quarterly
exams the next day asked what I was doing. I said “I’m studying.” She asked what I was studying for. I told her it was for ALARM, Then she quipped, “Then why are you sleeping?” Well, as
“ Indeed, when I was asked to give my insights of the
Course, I could not have been prouder of myself, proud
to have gone through this challenge and survived it.
The experience was humbling. Humbling in a way,
because it made me realize there is much more that I
have to refine with what I know. I owe it to my students
and to my trainees that I impart to them the knowledge
of how things are correctly and should be done.
”
a student once again, there are just some habits that are hard to break, like more sleeping
time than reading time.
Day 2 was more intense because after the lectures in the morning came the workshop in the
afternoon. It was fun going through the mnemonics, practicing on the mannequins, in between
pica-pica of mixed nuts and chips at the Dystocia and EFM stations. Being more than 45 yearolds, my partner, Dr. Llanera and I were always asked to go first in the practice demonstrations
for several reasons: 1. The younger ones were being polite and respectful of their elders, 2. They
wanted to hear us mumble errors probably, and laugh at how our degenerating neurons are getting into us, or 3. They were probably saying, if the oldies can, then we can, too. I was amazed
at how Dr. Solis demonstrated breech extraction, annotating everything in just one sentence
like she didn’t breathe all. My goodness! I think the only punctuation mark she knew was a
period after she blurted the procedure from “Call for help” to “Document”. I knew the different
maneuvers for shoulder dystocia but to be able to demonstrate this in front of my teacher, Dr.
Ruth Gutierrez, made my heart pound fast. I have always been a good, educable student and
resident, I certainly don’t want to fail her now.
The night before the exams I tried to study some more but the bed was beckoning me to warm
her, and so I did. Alas! The thoughts of tomorrow’s exam haunted my dreams. The mannequins,
the partographs, the VACUUM, and the forceps filled my night thoughts. The next day, my husband was asking why I was quiet the whole time we were driving back to the hotel. I hushed
him and told him to leave me in my silence less I forget what the “D” is in the forceps mnemonics. We were given our questionnaires and answer sheets exactly at 8:05 am of Day 3, after the
morning prayers. As the first 5 students were called to go to the OSCE room, I looked at my
questionnaire and I heaved a sigh. This is probably how my students feel during their exams. It
was a 200-item exam and I had more blanks than answers on my paper. Whew! When numbers
11,12,14,15, and 16 were called, I stopped answering my test questions and reviewed quietly
the procedures for the OSCE. My head was really spinning, temples throbbing, Dr. Luwee Coloma probably sensed a tinge of panic enveloping me, she asked me, ”Would you like some coffee
or tea?” I shook my head. At that moment, I felt even a gulp of water would flush down all that
I have memorized out of my brain. Then 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 were called. We sat in line and
waited to which station we were assigned to. I got shoulder dystocia first. To my surprise, what
I thought was a panic mode switched on inside me, I enumerated the ALARM calmly, just as how
I was teaching the Junior Interns in Operative Obstetrics. I was careful with my words, less I add
another term in Dr. Lourdes Capito’s ALARM “blooper-bulary”. I felt I nailed it. I did not. I forgot
to do an Episiotomy. I had my mistakes, this and that, in the other stations as well. It was more
nerve-wracking because the facilitators were not saying anything during the entire time the participants were blabbering. Of course, in the breech station, not only did the facilitators listened,
the participant’s return demo was documented. After the fifth station, I felt I was relieved but I
had to finish the written exam. Darn! Can’t wait to guess my answer for number 200.
Indeed, when I was asked to give my insights of the Course, I could not have been prouder of
myself, proud to have gone through this challenge and survived it. The experience was humbling. Humbling in a way, because it made me realize there is much more that I have to refine
with what I know. I owe it to my students and to my trainees that I impart to them the knowledge of how things are correctly and should be done. When I was secretary of PBOG, I was looking at a way how things/procedures can be standardized for all the residents to adapt. This is
probably one of the answers to my musings. As a member of CREED now, we envision our group
to go around and show the residents in the different training institutions how the required
procedures are supposed to be done in a manner that is acceptable and uniform - standard for
everybody. The responsibility that is handed to me as part of the Committee challenges me to
come up with ways on how to help our trainees equip themselves with the correct and proper
skills and knowledge that will help them be competent obstetricians and gynecologists. During
the last day, I came prepared to face my exams – physically. I wore my tiger-inspired blouse and
even had my tiger-eye-cum-pearls accessories to give me the feel of the Growling Tiger ready to
face the written and OSCE. At least, when I fail, I still looked nice and growling tiger-confident.
However, though my OOTD (outfit of the day) helped boost the tiger confidence, the ALARM
Course made me more confident in going back to teach my students, train my residents and to
preach and demonstrate standardized procedures when we go around in the different training
institutions.
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I am not keen of no. 18 being an ALARMER with the certificate of proficiency saying so (my
written exam was terrible), but the A.L.A.R.M certainly got the alarmed A.L.A.R.M-ed! I’m glad
I did it.
Region I Chapter 
By Aurora L. Valdez, MD
Regional Director
SIRIB
P
OGS Region 1 Chapter joined in the celebration of the
Foundation Anniversary of POGS with its SIRIB Contest
held at Hotel Ariana, Bauan, La Union on July 6, 2014.
It is an interhospital quiz show among the different training
hospitals in the region.
These were comprised of 5 teams. Each team is composed of
OB-GYN residents one from each year level. Questions from
general OB-GYN practice and the different sub-specialties were
answered. The team Baguio General Hospital & Medical Center
(GHMC) emerged as the Champions stealing the trophy from
the defending champion Ilocos Training and Regional Medical
My
Center (ITRMC). Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital & Medical
Center (MMMHMC)
won second place and
ITRMC won 3rd place.
All those around who
are not contestants
answered quietly. The
Regional Director, Dr
Aurora Valdez and the other past presidents acted as judges in
case questions arose.
COBRA IRONMAN
2014 Experience
By Rex M. Poblete, MD
T
here is a time and there is a place where I encounter an intimidating emotion – FEAR… But I
learn to embrace it. The possibility brings me to
the here and now. Swimming 1.9 kms on choppy waters more than 100 feet deep, biking 90 kms as fast as I
can on unfamiliar roads, and running 21 kms in scorching
mid-day heat. There are things that I can buy but this
one I have to earn.
5:00 a.m. Mactan Island Cebu and I was with 2,600 athletes with 2,600 different reasons for doing this race.
But the place was deafeningly quiet. Long conversation
would be not with the other 2,600 athletes but with
my inner self. For many it would be the toughest day
of their lives.
The horn blew and off we went!
The 1.9 km swim was tough but I actually enjoyed it.
Had a decent time finishing ahead of a lot of athletes
in my age group. The 90 km bike was tough and dangerous with a few ending up in the hospital for various
reasons. Got off the bike in one piece and profusely
thanked the Lord for it. Last year I had a flat tire which
made it more difficult.
Region 1 Continuing Medical Education
T
he Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Foundation) Region I Chapter had their Annual CME Activity at Golden
Pine Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City last August 3, 2014. Despite the heavy rainfall and zero visibility, our speakers and
participants arrived safely to the venue. It was a successful event well attended by the chapter members and OB-GYN residents. Speakers were headed by Dr. Ramon Gonzales, Dr. Joseph Olivar, Dr. Stephanie Fay Cagayan, Dr. Rommel Dueñas, Dr. Mary
Judith Clemente, and Dr. Sybil Lizzane Bravo sponsored by Multicare. We all have learned what is new and relearned what was
known in the field of OB-GYN. A comprehensive experience indeed for the POGS Region I Chapter.
The POGS Region 1 Chapter received a Certificate of Recognition from the Philippine Red Cross in grateful recognition of the
unselfish support to the Voluntary Blood Donation Program last July 25, 2014 in City of San Fernando La Union. It was handed by
the Secretary- General of Philippine Red Cross, Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Pang to Dr. Aurora L. Valdez, Regional Director of POGS Region
1 Chapter.
Now came the hard part of running a half marathon
on tired legs and scorching heat! Ran a good 10 kms
but I developed blisters on my left foot. I was tired and
in pain. Demons start whispering things and I went
through every single emotion.
Now it’s time. All the hard work, all the time sacrificed
away from my family for training boils down to 11 painful kms. I needed to hurt to the next level and dig down
to a place inside me that I rarely go to. I clenched my
fist, said a short prayer and off I went!
My kids had written me letters to take with me to THE
RACE and I carried them with me during the bike and
run leg. My wife was waiting for me at the finish line.
Not finishing strong was not an option. The finish line
became the greatest place on earth. There was a price
to pay for feeling pure joy. I crossed the finish line and
it’s the most joyful pain I’ve ever felt! In a few minutes
I would be a family man and an obstetrician-gynecologist again; but for now I am an Ironman!
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Amai Pakpak:
An Outreach of Firsts
By Sol Veronica E. Bagaipo, MD
Chairperson, Community Outreach
POGS Northern Mindanao Chapter
The venue: Amai Pakpak
Medical Center, Maawi City,
Province of Lanao del Sur
In between cases: Seated
Dr. Roque in an awe inspiring time for vaginal L-R Dr. Destura &Dr. Bomtol
hysterectomy
; Back : Dr. Pandapatan
Ultrasound service: Dr. Mel Carbajal
Prenatal care with our most senior member
Dr. Saavedra
VIA with POGS 10 president Dr.
Dinah Abella
and organizers. Added to this are the cultural differences and
belief systems. Yet above all these apprehensions, the local
community of Marawi received a fair share of POGS commitment to service. In return, they educated us all in conquering
barriers in culture, beliefs, and biases.
Lake Lanao with POGS National & Region 10 community outreach committee. (Thanks to Dr. Jingle Santos for the photo.)
J
une 20 and 21, 2014. Two days. Plenty of firsts. POGS
Region 10 has had several community outreach activities for the past years in various locations, all of them
accessible, and all of them have some scenic views
to visit and unwind, from the province of Bukidnon, to the
beautiful island of Camiguin, and to the relaxing Gingoog Bay
in Misamis Oriental. POGS 10 also served more than its share
of surgeries, prenatal care, and reproductive health lectures
and services, most, if not all, from the marginalized sector of
the society in Cagayan de Oro City and its neighbouring towns.
But this year, POGS 10 just concluded a milestone in its community outreach. A community outreach of many firsts.
First time to have the venue in Muslim Mindanao. While just
adjacent to one of Region 10’s bustling cities, Iligan City, Marawi City is definitely a challenge to consider as a venue. With
the many unsavoury reports regarding this particular area, the
security of this place posed a great concern to many members
So what are the other firsts? This was the first time to have
all-male-surgeons as representative of the POGS national.
The team was headed by Dr. Rosendo Roque. With him were
Dr. BJ Cuenca, our national treasurer, Dr. Ronaldo Santos, and
Dr. Rodante Galiza. Also with them was Dr. Daud Kristianto,
chief resident of Dr. Cuenca. This was the first time to have
the founder of AHIP, Dr. Roque, talk about his pet program
during a community outreach in Region 10. This was the first
time that the whole hospital was truly and wonderfully supportive of the outreach by not only providing for the venue
but for providing for our meals, lodging, transportation and
entertainment. It made the committee’s job a walk in the
park! POGS Region 10 is immensely grateful for the wonderful support of Amai Pakpak Medical Center Chief of Hospital,
Dr. Amer Saber.
The chance to see the magnificent Lake Lanao after sunrise is definitely a first for most of us, visitors and locals
included. Considered as a life source for many, Lake Lanao
is so huge you will mistake it for an ocean, while the sleeping lady serenely lies behind, sometimes blanketed in fog.
The first time awed us all. There will be definitely be a time
for seconds.
POGS Cebu Chapter 35th Foundation Day Anniversary
T
By Ma. Victoria Tan, MD
he Cebu Chapter of POGS celebrated its 35th Foundation Day with a Postgraduate Course entitled “Updates
in OB-GYN Issues” last July 30, 2014 at the Grand Ball-
room of Casino Espanol. The well-attended Anniversary celebration had 312 registrants who listened through interesting
lectures by renowned POGS members considered authorities
on their respective topics. The activity culminated in a fellowship night that honored the past chapter presidents including
founding president, Dr. Suga Sotto-Yuvienco. The attendees also
enjoyed a night of fun and camaraderie with dancing and lots of
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prizes raffled off to the members.
Post Typhoon Glenda .... Post Graduate Course ....
By Eleanor C. Chacon, MD
Regional Director
R
egion V, Bicol was again devastated with a super
typhoon Glenda last July 16. It brought massive
destruction bringing down even century old trees,
toppling and cutting electric poles and destroying
houses. There was total blackout in the region. Although
there was no significant number of lives lost, a viral feeling
of fear, uncertainty, helplessnes and depression gripped the
Bicolanos. Our chapter was confronted with a situation on
whether to push through or postpone the 10th Local Postgraduate course scheduled July 18 ,2014 , barely two days
post typhoon Glenda in Naga City, Camarines Sur. After exchanging calls, text messages and opinions we decided to
proceed with the original schedule. Our local postgraduate
course started ten years ago on July 2005 in Legaspi. It was
conceptualized by then President Dr. Amy Rivera and local
POGS officers. The aim was to conduct lectures on topics of
various interests in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The end beneficiaries then were not only practicing OBstetricians but also general
practitioners, nurses and midwives. Attendance was overwhelming and there was
a clamor for similar future activities. Since then it has been our chapter’s yearly
commitment to hold a postgraduate course. It provides updates on commonly encountered cases in the hospitals, clinics, birthing centers and rural health units. Our
chapter had it accredited with PMACME Commission with 40 CME units.
Similar to National POGS Midyear
Convention the venue is rotated yearly in different provinces 1. Camarines
Sur 2. Camarines Norte 3. Albay 4.
Sorsogon 5. Masbate 6. Catanduanes.
This year host was Camarines Sur held
in Avenue Plaza Hotel in Naga City, The
theme was “The Baby is now a Lady”.
Headed by the abled and dynamic
leadership of Dr. Ana Sy, our incumbent Vice President and the selfless
support of all the officers and members, the activity was a success, post
typhoon Glenda. Our modest expectation of less than fifty (50) attendees
turned out to be 265 participants plus
more than a half of our regular chapter
members attended. Typhoon Glenda
did not deter delegates from attending. They came from different parts of
Bicol as far as Sorsogon, Legaspi and
Daet. The participants’ enthusiasm for
knowledge, updates and braving the
risks of travelling truly inspired our
chapter to be more dedicated with
our commitment. Indeed, not even a
strong typhoon like Glenda and future
typhoons can dampen the spirit of our
Chapter and the Bicolanos.
Philippine Society of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Inc.
By Regina Paz Tan-Espiritu, MD
T
his year, the Philippine Society of Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility (PSREI) is celebrating
its 20th year in existence. 2014 began with a lot
of activities to commemorate this very important
milestone. PSREI started the year with various educational
outreach activities in several regions as part of its commitment to Continuing Medical Education. The first lecture series was held in Cagayan de Oro last February 22-23, 2014.
Other CME lecture series were held in Baguio last May 11
and Davao last September 5.
Last March 9, 2014, PSREI organized its first ever Endometriosis run, the “Million Women March for Endometriosis, Philippine Leg” at Camp Aguinaldo. This was part of
a worldwide simultaneous event promoting endometriosis awareness and PSREI sponsored the Philippine Leg of
the run. We thank everyone who participated in this very
meaningful endeavor.
On May 19, 2014, the society held its 13th Midyear convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ortigas. The theme was
“ENDOMETRIOSIS: New Challenges From Basic Science to the
Clinics.” A detailed discussion was presented on the pathophysiology of endometriosis, diagnostic tools, and updates
on management protocols as well as controversies and challenges in endometriosis. Experts in reproductive medicine
and oncology gave lectures on these topics.
Lastly, PSREI is also inviting everyone to join this year’s annual convention which will be held in the EDSA Shangri-La
on October 8-10. The scientific committee led by PSREI’s
dynamic past president, Dr. Lilia P. Luna, has come up with
pertinent topics that will appeal to general OB-GYN physicians and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialists. A number of local and foreign experts have been
invited to share their knowledge on these topics. International speakers are: Prof. Teraporn Vutyanavich from Thailand, Prof. Thomas Romer from Germany, and Prof. Ernest
Hung Yu Ng from Hong Kong. During the annual convention, Dr. Florante Gonzaga will deliver his keynote lecture as
founding president of PSREI. There will also be an ART Symposium on the last day of the convention. PSREI will hold its
Grand Fellowship Night commemorating 20 years of the society, and will pay special tribute to all it’s past presidents.
Everyone is warmly invited to attend this memorable event.
PSREI is reaching out to all obstetrician-gynecologists to take
part in its line-up of activities for this momentous year...
REGION 1
Perinatal Mortality
Conference and Interhospital
Research Contest
P
OGS Region 1 Chapter had the Perinatal Mortality Conference held at Luna Hotel, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur last May
18, 2014 with many members in attendance. In the same
occasion Dr. Walfrido W. Sumpaico spoke also on “Dydrogesterone in Immunomodulation” and Dr. Ditas Cristina Decena
spoke on “No Compromises in Nutrition During Pregnancy.”
Last June 08, 2014, we also conducted the Interhospital Research contest in Java Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Judges
during the contest are our young and dedicated fellows from
Manila; Dr. Lylah Reyes, Dr. Joanne Aguinaldo and Dr. Doris
Benavides.
On July 06, 2014, the 2nd Interhospital Research was held at
Max’s Restaurant. On the same day on the occasion of the
foundation anniversary of POGS, SIRIB Contest, an interhospital contest among OB-Gyne residents was also conducted.
POGS Region 1 Chapter Perinatal Mortality Conference
PSREI Outreach
Lectures
Interhospital Research Contest
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Philippine Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
by Leah Socorro N. Rivera, MD
2014 PSMFM MIDYEAR CONVENTION
The 4th PSMFM Midyear Conventionwas held last April 9, 2014
(Wednesday) at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria with a theme: Meet
the Experts in Ultrasound Diagnosis. We were lucky to have Dr. Pranav
Pandya, the Director and Clinical Lead of Fetal Medicine at UCLH
&Chair of Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) who talked
about congenital heart dieases, chromosomal abnormalities and noninvasive prenatal testing.
The 6th examination for the fellows in training in the Scientific Literature Club was given immediately after the Fellows’ Forum conducted
by Dr. Joselito Santiago.
sional Regulation Commission, Manila in line with the Anniversary
of PRC.
• Almost 65 patients were served.
37 ultrasound
28 paps smear
6th PSUOG/5th PSMFM CME OUTREACH PGC
The 6th PSUOG/5th PSMFM CME Outreach PGC in collaboration with
Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society - Southern Tagalog
Chapter (POGS-STC) & Lucena Women’s Ultrasound Center (LWUC)
was held last May 17, 2014 at Queen Margarette Hotel, Diversion
Road, Lucena City Lucena, Quezon. The distinguished speakers were
Dr. Mario Bernardino, Dr. Ma. Luisa Acu, Dr. Ninez Nierva, Dr. Mila Ibay,
Dr. Lucia Tiangco and Dr. Joselito Santiago.
PSMFM-MENARINI CME DINNER SYMPOSIUM
The Joint PSMFM-Menarini CME Dinner Symposium was held last
April 28, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City with
a theme: “IN FOCUS: Progesterone & Preterm Birth Prevention”.
We were lucky to have Professor Gian Carlo Di Renzo as our foreign
speaker.
NEW SET OF COMMISSION ON AUDIT
It is with regret that Dr. Virginia De Jesus has resigned from her position as the chair of the Commission on Audit. The new set of of Committee of Audit who will serve for three (3) years are:
1. Ma. Lourdes Otayza- CHAIR
2. Emerson Tan- member
3. Edeliza E. Amorin
Dr. Amorin ranked the 4th highest in the no. of votes during the COA
election held during the 3rd Midyear Convention last July 5, 2013 at
the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila. She will take her oath on Nov. 30,
2014 during the Fellowship Night of the PSMFM Annual Convention
and will serve from 2015-2018. Drs. Otayza and Tan will serve from
2014-2016.
BIRTH DEFECTS REGISTRY UPDATES
The Committee on Birth Defects Registry headed by Dr. Brenda Zamoraheld their 3rd Meeting last May 23, 2014 at the Alba’s Restaurant.
The BDR Form was finalized and will be used by all MFM training institution for data collection starting June, 2014.
3rd FELLOWS’ FORUM & SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE CLUB
RESEARCH WORKSHOP
The PSMFM sponsored a Research Workshop for Trainors and
Trainees of the five Accredited Perinatology Fellowship Training
Institutions.
This was spearheaded by the PSMFM Research Committee with the
objective of enhancing the knowledge of the participants on relevant
clinical research issues.
The 3rd quarter (11th) Fellows’ Forum was held last June 4, 2014 at The
Medical City, presented and discussed “Varicella in Pregnancy” by Dr.
Pauline Chua. We were fortunate to have good attendance from the
different participating hospitals (PGH, UST, MCU, TMC and PCMC) who
actively participated in the discussion.
The 7th examination for the fellows in training in the Scientific Literature Club was given immediately after the Fellows’ Forum conducted
by Dr. Joselito Santiago.
It was a 2-day workshop, held last May 6 at The Medical City and
May 9 at UST Hospital. The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Ronaldo
Santos.
The participants’ understanding on research was reinforced on how
to use GRADEPRO in doing a Meta-analysis. By the end of the workshop, the fellows were encouraged to submit their Gradepro on
PROM research questions and these were critiqued by Dr. Ronald
Santos.
TMC ACCREDITATION
ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL
The Administration Manual is the sole authoritative source of official administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and forms of the
Society.
• This will help ensure compliance with those
policies ,procedures and regulations.
• It can provide valuable assistance for the incoming and current Fellow Members of the
Society
• It can increase productivity by reducing time
spent in asking and answering questions.
• It will ensure that policies and procedures will
be preserved after key member/s of the Board
and/or personnel leave.
****Each member were be given a final soft copy. Please make sure that
your email ad in the office is updated.
The Medical City was visited for re-accreditation for its fellowship
training in Maternal Fetal Medicine last May 23, 2014. The accreditors were Dr. Ma. Victoria V. Torres, Dr. Ramon T. Reyles and headed
by Dr. Ma. Luisa Acu.
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PSMFM-PERKIN ELMER CME DINNER SYMPOSIUM
The Joint PSMFM-Perkin Elmer CME Dinner Symposium was held last
June 16, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City with
a topic: “Management of pre-eclampsia through the trimesters. LIVE
WEBCAST - Prof. Kypros Nicolaides.
Schedule of Incoming Activities:
September 17, 2014 (Wednesday) 10:00am-12:00nn
4th (12th) Quarterly Fellows’ Forum,
(8th) Scientific Literature Club (PCMC)
November 15, 2014 (Saturday) 8:00am-3:00pm
3rd Interesting & Research Paper Contest (TMC)
November 19, 2014 (Wednesday) 10:00am-12:00nn
5th (13th) Quarterly Fellows’ Forum,
(9th) Scientific Literature Club (MCU)
2nd FELLOWS’ FORUM & SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE CLUB
The 2nd quarter (10th) Fellows’ Forum was held last April 11, 2014
at USTH, presented and discussed “Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in
Pregnancy” by Dr. Jacqueline P. Pedroso.
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We were fortunate to have good attendance from the different participating hospitals (PGH, UST, MCU, TMC and PCMC) who actively
participated in the discussion.
4th PSMFM-PSUOG JOINT COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PROGRAM
The Philippine Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Inc. with the Philippine Society of Ultrasound in OB-GYN in collaboration with Philippine
Obstetrical and Gynecological Society had its 4th Community Outreach/ In-house Ultrasound Mission last June 19, 2014 at the Profes-
November 30,2014 (Sunday) 8:00am-5:00pm
16thAnnual Convention
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
We are pleased to announce our PSMFM Website!
Log on to www.psmfm.org !
PENTAMED Celebrates 25 year
th
By Susan P. Lazaga, MD, FPOGS
President, PENTAMED 2014 and Chairman, VRPMC Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Board Members during the ribbon-cutting
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elebrating its 25th year of existence during this Year of the Horse- a most fitting symbol
of dynamism and relentless energy – PENTAMED has moved on to meet the challenges
in providing the best residency training among its member hospitals. The past 25 years
has been a continuing effort of all member hospitals to strengthen the implementation
of our core values:
P - Professionalism, E – Excellence, N – Nationalism, T – Teamwork, A – Altruism
As such, PENTAMED has produced competent and compassionate Obstetrician-Gynecologists
who are now leaders, mentors and successful practitioners in their chosen field.
The PENTAMED Group of Hospitals has now widened its horizons. From its original five member hospitals namely the Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
(OLLH), San Juan Medical Center (SJMC), The Medical City (TMC) and the Victor R. Potenciano
Medical Center (VRPMC), it has welcomed Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) and Rizal Medical Center
(RMC) into its ranks.
In celebration of this momentous year, the Organizing Committee (VRPMC Dept. Of Obstetrics
& Gynecology), in concurrence with the PENTAMED Board of Directors, decided to hold the 21st
Annual Postgraduate Course in Obstetrics & Gynecology entitled “2014: A MILESTONE OF EXCELLENCE FOR PENTAMED” at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel last June 2-3, 2014. Topics were aimed
at providing knowledge and updates on common issues in the field of Perinatology, Ultrasound,
Reproductive Endocrinology, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Menopause and Infectious
Diseases. Other topics of interest in Medical Ethics, Medicolegal Concerns and Investing Basics
& Retirement Options for Physicians were also discussed.
“Coming together
is a BEGINNING,
Keeping together is
PROGRESS,
Moving together
is SUCCESS”...
Inspiring words of
Henry Ford, founder
of Ford Industries
including Ford
Motors. Words
of wisdom that
aptly describe
PENTAMED.
cy Training programs in their respective institutions. Dr. Pareja honoured us with her presence
and response. Posthumous awards and recognitions were given to Dr. Genato (represented by
daughter Dr. Margarita Genato), Dr. Fuentes (represented by his wife Dr. Judy Fuentes), and Dr.
De Guzman (represented by Dr. Jocelyn Beloy, Dept Chair of OLLH).
Our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the hardworking and dedicated members of the Organizing Committee of VRPMC Dept of OB-Gyn, to the VRPMC Administration, to our friends in
the pharmaceutical industry and to our non-pharma friends who have given us their full and unwavering support for this affair. And to God Almighty, thank you for the blessings and for making
all things possible.
PENTAMED looks forward to the next 25
years with a continuing
exuberance and untiring effort for excellence
in our residency training
programs to be able to
render the best care to
our patients.
The delegates
Aside from the scientific lectures, the other highlight of the two-day affair was the Fellowship
Night with the theme “Luau Night” held at the Garden Ballroom of EDSA Shangrila. The night
of fun, camaraderie, music, dancing, and prizes was hosted by celebrity Mr. Jojo Alejar. All mem-
The Organizing Committee
ber hospitals rendered their
Hawaiian dance renditions
performed by Consultants
& Residents. The “Luau Star
of the Night” was Dr. Esther
Ongkeko, the choice of judges
from our sponsor.
The Pentamed Founders
The second day lunch program was dedicated in honouring our founders DR. VICENTE X. GENATO, DR. JUAN
FUENTES, DR. RODOLFO DE
GUZMAN and DR. MILDRED
PAREJA, who in 1989 came
together with their ideals in
jointly upgrading the Residen-
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOCAL CONFERENCES
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF CERVICAL
PATHOLOGY AND COLPOSCOPY
2014 Postgraduate Course
in Colposcopy
October 24, 2014, 8:00 am
Sacred Heart Medical Center
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MATERNAL
FETAL MEDICINE, INC.
16th Annual Convention
“Moving in Sync:
Collaborations in MFM”
November 30, 2014
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
FOR THE STUDY OF
TROPHOBLASTIC DISEASES
1st Postgraduate Course
November 10, 2014 • Century Park Hotel
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY FOR
UROGYNECOLOGY &
RECONSTRUCTIVE PELVIC
SURGERY
Pre-Congress Hands-on
Workshop
“Obstetric Anal Sphincter
Injuries (OASIS): Evaluation
& Repair of Perineal
Lacerations”
November 11, 2014, Banquet Hall 2, PICC
7:30 am to 12:00nn
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR
ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE
Warm Greetings!
44th Annual Scientific Meeting 2014
October 17-19, 2014 • Melbourne, Australia
INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE
SOCIETY (ICS 2014)
44th Annual Meeting
October 20-24, 2014 • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
and second day of the plenaries at the Reception Hall and with the support of a professional
technical group.
Save the Date. Its November 11-14, 2014 for our Annual Convention
and 68th Anniversary Celebration at the PICC and SOFITEL! The
theme is: Women’s Health: What’s Best? Current Trends and
Recommendations. Despite the many challenges and difficulties,
the 2014 Organizing Committee has crafted a formidable scientific
program with 6 international speakers tapped with the current
FIGO President Prof. Sabaratnam Arulkumaran. A pioneering
satellite feed of Prof. Kypros Nicolaides on First Trimester Prediction of Preeclampsia is
scheduled on November 13. We have also improved our sessions by scheduling the first
See You!
Ditas Cristina D. Decena, MD, FPOGS, MPH
Vice-President & Overall Chair, Organizing Committee
2014 POGS Annual Convention and 68th Anniversary Celebration
Women’s Health: What’s best? Current Trends and Recommendations
International
Speakers
Prof. Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, MD Prof. Howard Carp, MD
Prof. Ian Stewart Fraser, MD
A Kurian Joseph, MD
Prof. James N. Martin, Jr., MD
Prof. Kypros Nicolaides, MD
DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2014
AM
PM
PLENARY SESSION I
SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS
Reception Hall
Dealing with Difficult
Reproductive Conditions
PSMFM
MR 2 & 3
Cesarean Section
Blanca C. de Guia-Fuerte, MD
Co-chair: Amy P. Estrella, MD
Co-chair:
Chair:
Chair:
08:00 Recurrent Pregnancy
Loss: Diagnostic Workup
14:00
08:30 Recurrent Pregnancy
Loss: Management
14:30
09:00 New Criteria for diagnosis
of diminished ovarian
reserve
15:00
09:30 Fertility Preservation in
Cancer Patients
15:30
Rowena M. Auxillos, MD
Ana Ma. Carmen L.
Zaballero, MD
MR 4
SGOP
Oncology
Chair:
MR 5
Milagros T. Jocson, MD
Helen Grace Te-Santos, MD
PSGE
MR 6
Minimally Invasive
Gynecologic Surgery
Ma. Socorro M. Solis, MD
Co-chair: Ves C. Ramones, MD
Co-chair:
Evolving Trends in
Cesarean Section
AUB in the perimenarcheal and
perimenopausal women
Updates in the management
and diagnosis of GTD
Role of Transvaginal
Hydrolaparoscopy in
Reproductive Medicine
Shall the Zhang Protocol
replace the Friedman’s Curve
of Labor?
Is there still a role for tubal
surgery in the era of ART?
CIN Management in Special
Populations
Cervical priming and
endometrial preparation prior
to hysteroscopy
Non-reassuring Fetal Heart Rate
pattern: When to deliver?
Choosing the best progestogen
for luteal phase support
Indications and Technique of
Retrograde Hysterectomy
German C. Tan Cardoso II, MD
Myomectomy for Symptomatic
Myoma: Different Strokes for
Different Folks
VBAC: Current Status
Metformin in pregnant women
with PCOS
Endometrial Hyperplasia
in the Young
Laparoscopy for benign ovarian
masses: tips and tricks
Improving implantation in ART
Treatment Algorithm for
Borderline Ovarian Tumors
Can endoscopy improve
pregnancy rates among
infertile patients?
Walfrido W. Sumpaico, MD
Howard Carp, MD
PSREI
Gynecological
Endocrinology
Chair:
Ian Stewart Fraser, MD
Chair:
Rogelio P. Mendiola, MD
Aurora L. Valdez, MD
Co-chair:
Filomena S. San Juan, MD
Marlyn T. Dee, MD
INTERNATIONAL GYNECOLOGIC
CANCER SOCIETY (IGCS) 2014
15th Biennial Meeting
November 8-11, 2014 • Melbourne, Australia
Howard Carp, MD
Gender and Sex Specific
Medicine 2014
November 10-12, 2014 • Tel Aviv, Israel
Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, MD
CONTROVERSIES IN GYNECOLOGY,
INFERTILITY & ULTRASOUND (COGI)
November 20-22, 2014 • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Prudence A. Aquino, MD
Rudie Frederick B. Mendiola, MD
Delfin A. Tan, MD
Carmencita B. Tongco, MD
Eileen M. Manalo, MD
Madonna Victoria C. Domingo, MD
10:00 FIGO President’s Lecture
16:00
The Clinical Trials: How to
translate to clinical practice?
External Cephalic Version
Ernesto S. Uichanco, MD
Leonardo A. Almeda, MD
Ma. Lilibeth L. Sia Su, MD
Virgilio M. Novero, Jr., MD
POGS Annual Business Meeting
PLENARY SESSION II
PSMFM
MR 2 & 3
Doppler Velocimetry
Virgilio B. Castro, MD
Co-chair: Mila Z. Ibay, MD
Pressie P. Eclarin, MD
Co-chair: Joyceline Noemi I. Silao, MD
Chair:
08:00 Preeclampsia: The Philippine
Situation
Gumersinda C. Javier, MD
08:15 ACOG report by the Task Force
in Hypertension in Pregnancy:
Classification and diagnosis
James N. Martin, MD
Chair:
Screening for Domestic
Violence: Are we doing it?
Uterine artery doppler:
Prediction of preclinical
preeclampsia and IUGR
Health Care for the Lesbian
Population
Revisiting colpocleisis:
To do or not to do?
Fetal arterial vessel doppler
(cerebroplacental ratio) In
severely preterm IUGR fetuses
Sterilization of Women with
Impaired Autonomy
Recurrence after prolapse
surgery: Prediction, prevention
& management options
Fetal venous doppler:
Is this the ‘dead end’?
Panel Discussion
Sexuality in the Golden Years
December 9-13, 2014 • San Antonio, Texas
Inadvertently missed out in the last issue name
of Dr. Antoinette U. Añonuevo, MD, Member,
Committee on Nationwide Statistics
Darleen S. Estuart, MD
Microscopic Hematuria in the
Menopause: Evaluation and
Management
MR 8
POGS GOT Talent 1
Internationally
presented Research
Paper
Chair:
Lylah D. Reyes, MD
Doris R. Benavides, MD
Co-chair:
Susan P. Nagtalon, MD
Judith M. Sison, MD
Lucia B. Tiangco, MD
15:00
Christia S. Padolina, MD
Angelita R. Teotico, MD
15:30
10:30 Chronic hypertension in
Pregnancy and Superimposed
Preeclampsia
11:00 Milestones in HELLP Syndrome
Diagnosis and Management
Ronaldo R. Santos, MD
Violeta Ellen D. Abelita, MD
Lennette Chan-Cruz, MD
Co-chair: Leah Louise V. Justiniano, MD
Chair:
Jennifer Marie B. Jose, MD
14:30
10:00 Management of Preterm
Preeclampsia
Walfrido W. Sumpaico, MD
Chair:
PSURPS
MR 5
Updates in Urogynecology
Understanding the basics of
doppler velocimetry
Ma. Victoria V. Torres, MD
Ramon M. Gonzalez, MD
James N. Martin, MD
POGS RH Committee
MR 4
Upscaling Women’s Sexual
and Reproductive Health
Co-chair:
14:00
Kypros Nicolaides, MD
09:30 Prevention of Preeclampsia:
What really works?
SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS
PM
Reception Hall
Preeclampsia 2014 Updates
Leah Socorro N. Rivera, MD
Almira J. Amin-Ong, MD
Case Study: Doppler in IUGR
Ma. Cristina P. Crisologo, MD
Choice of surgery for Stress
Urinary Incontinence (SUI):
An evidence-based approach
Maria Teresa C. Luna, MD
Moderator:
Marilyn D. Ruaro, MD
16:00
James N. Martin, MD
(SABCS 2014)
Zoraida R. Umipig, MD
DAY 2 – THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2014
AM
12:00 - 13:30
37th Annual San Antonio Breast
Cancer Symposium
Maria Lora C. Tupas, MD
Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, MD
09:00 First Trimester Prediction of
Preeclampsia
The 6th Asia Pacific Congress on
Jocelyn Z. Mariano, MD
Maria Jesusa Banal-Silao, MD
11:00 - 14:00
7th International Congress for
Maria Antonia E. Habana, MD
Ruth Villanueva-Gutierrez, MD
Speakers:
Lyra Ruth C. Chua, MD
June P. Lopez, MD
Ed Gatchalian, MD
Overactive Bladder (OAB):
Diagnosis and effective
treatment strategies
(including BOTOX Therapy)
Lisa T. Prodigalidad-Jabson, MD
Simultaneous Industry-sponsored Luncheon Symposia
DAY 3 – FRIDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2014
AM
PLENARY SESSION III
Chair:
SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS
PM
Summit Hall C and D
Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer
PSUOG
MR 2 & 3
Ultrasound Made Easy
Rey H. de los Reyes, MD
Ruvelinda Grace A. Uy, MD
Chair:
Co-chair:
Elisa O. Tiu, MD
Eleanor C. Chacon, MD
Co-chair:
Angela S. Aguilar, MD
14:00
08:30 Best Recommendations
for Medical Management of
Endometriosis
09:30 IOTA’s simple rules to diagnose
ovarian cancer
14:30
Abigail Elsie DG Castro, MD
10:30 Is there a role for prophylactic
salpingectomy to prevent
ovarian cancer?
Chair:
Evelyn P. Palaypayon, MD
Helen Grace C. Roasa, MD
Raul M. Quillamor, MD
Ricardo R. Braganza, MD
Co-chair:
The first trimester ultrasound
according to the ISUOG
Guidelines
Current directions in
menopause therapy
HIV Screening:
Should it be routine?
The follicles and stripes in
normal and abnormal cycles
(Antral follicle count and
folliculogram)
Addressing the perimenopausal concerns of breast
cancer survivors
Should we remove or
retain the ovaries at the
time of perimenopausal
hysterectomy
How does ultrasound help the
hysteroscopic surgeon?
Why is Osteoporosis
Screening Suboptimal for
Young Premenopausal Women
Revisiting the WHO Surgical
Safety Checklist
Hot flashes and cardiovascular health
Minilap Assisted Abdominal
and Vaginal Hysterectomy
Nelinda Catherine P. Pangilinan, MD
Ma. Corazon Zaida N. Gamilla, MD
Ricardo M. Manalastas, Jr, MD
Lilia Pagtakhan-Luna, MD
Ma. Virginia S. Abalos, MD
Kurian Joseph, MD
Sylvia de las Alas-Carnero, MD
15:30
Can deep infiltrating
endometriosis be predicted
by ultrasound?
Lyra Ruth Clemente-Chua, MD
Benjamin D. Cuenca, MD
11:00 Future of OB-GYN practice
Ma. Carmen Hernandez-Quevedo, MD
and Ditas Cristina D. Decena, MD
12:00 - 13:30
Chair:
Regina Rosario P. Vitriolo, MD
15:00
10:00 Tumor Markers in Ovarian
Cancer
Rommel Z. Dueñas, MD
MR 5
Preventing Complications in
OB GYN Surgery
Ramon T. Reyles, MD
Ian Stewart Fraser, MD
09:00 Pelvic Endometriosis
Surgery – Are we doing too
much too soon?
PSCM
MR 4
Special Concerns of the
Menopausal Patient
Co-chair:
08:00 The “OMA” for the Infertile Woman
Kurian Joseph, MD
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Please try to come early since sessions will start on time and so you could get the recent
updates in the HOT topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology. It will not all be mental work but
we also promise a different Welcome/Fellowship Night to culminate all our activities. So,
let’s have FUN TOGETHER and do the TRENDING!
Simultaneous Industry-sponsored Luncheon Symposia
Lourdes Blanco-Capito, MD
Franklin P. Atencio, MD
MR 8
POGS GOT Talent 2
(Video demo on Surgical
techniques, Ultrasound
procedures, etc.)
Chair: Franklin P. Atencio, MD
Co-chair: German C. Tan
Cardoso II, MD