Annual Report 2012 - Philippine College of Surgeons

I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
CORDILLERA CHAPTER
2012 ANNUAL REPORT
Upper Row L-R: Doctors’ Quinn H. Dahilan, Auditor-PRO; Jesus M. Nigos, Director-
Baguio City; Johnson J. Tanyee, Director- Apayao; Damaso C. Bangaoet III,
Secretary; Annie Claire B. Pekas, Director- Mt. Province; Joey P. Ancheta,
Treasurer; Jaime A. Almora, Director-Kalinga; Ruben C. SInfuego, Director –
Ifugao
Lower Row L-R: Doctors’ Alex A. Erasmo, Past President, PCS; Alfred H. Belmonte,
Vice President, PCS; Maximo H. Simbulan, President, PCS; Israel C. Yasay,
President; Armen R. Posadas, Vice President; Bayani B. Tecson, Governor
Not in the picture: Doctors’ Norma Batnag, Director-Benguet; Dr. Joselito B.
Bringas, Director-Abra
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR’S ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS
Greetings of Peace from the PCS Cordillera Chapter!
The Philippine College of Surgeons is one of the most prestigious, well known and admired
societies in the medical realm. It is recognized for its proficient, compassionate, and wellrounded
surgeons who work for the health and welfare of the Filipino people. The year was
long, hence, it gave us the opportunity to maximize – as the cliché goes, we did not leave
any stone unturned. Our projects centered on our role not only as extensions of God’s
healing hand but also as teachers and educators, researchers, administrators and social
mobilizers - the marks of a 5-Star Physician. All these roles being guided by the core values
of the PCS: PROFESSIONALISM, COMPETENCE and SERVICE. This year, the PCS Cordillera
intended to be much more than just surgeons – to fall back from our routine OR schedules,
to reach farther than the confines of our own hospitals, to make a diagnosis other than a
surgical one, and to leave a “mark” other than by the scalpel.
CONTINUING SURGICAL EDUCATION/ MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
In our constant pursuit to further expand our knowledge, we never tire encouraging our
colleagues to participate in the various RTDs/symposia on an array of topics relevant to our
practice as fellows of the College. A total of 9 RTDs/Symposia were conducted on topics
such as updates on nutrition therapy, current concepts in the management of overactive
bladder, role of aromatase inhibitors in breast cancer management, and effective pain
control and management of acute and chronic intra-abdominal infection with a good
attendance from the fellows.
A legal symposium exclusively for doctors was organized by the Baguio Benguet Medical
Society and the Philippine College of Surgeons – Cordillera Chapter in cooperation with
PHAREX. This was held at the HeritageMansion, KisadRd.BaguioCity on February 16, 2012.
6pm – 10 pm
Dr/ Atty Albert D. Rebosa, a renowned speaker and writer of the book Medical
Jurisprudence was invited as the guest speaker of the said event. He delved on the topic
entitled Doctor as professionals in the Bounds of Lawand Ethicswherein he answered most
of the legal questions involving medical practice today.
Some topics included
1. rights and privileges of physicians to charge professional fees.
2. legal actions that can be taken when faced with patients who harass their doctors
3. issues regarding sexual harassment
4. other medicolegal issues like doctors as witness
The activity was attended by numerous doctors of Baguio and Benguet in different specialty
societies. There were about 272 attendees. ( more than expected) The majority of which
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were from the cutting division, namely Surgeons, OB gynecologists, ENTs among others. We
also invited medical students, clerks and interns.
In as much as there has been a constant rise in the incidence of thoracic and cardiovascular
diseases, not only in the Cordilleras but also nationwide - This year’s post graduate course
entitled “Perioperative Course in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery” took aim at
educating and accoutering doctors, nurses and other health allies on the basic care of
patients with common thoracic and cardiovascular diseases such as lung cancer, coronary
artery disease, peripheral vascular diseases, among others. The course was held on June
30, 2012 at the BGH-MC cobalt auditorium with 114 participants. Among the speakers were
a pulmonologist, cardiologist, interventional cardiologist, TCVS anesthesiologist and
thoraco-vascular surgeons. A lively open forum ensued during the morning and afternoon
sessions showing the great interest and eagerness of the participants to learn. It was
definitely a very fruitful activity.
Our 2 nd post graduate course for the year entitled, “Common Surgical Emergencies and
Common Surgical Malignancies”, was supposed to be held in Bangued, Abra in cooperation
with Abra Medical society last October 15. Unfortunately, however, a few days prior, the
scheduled event had to be postponed due to the worsening peace and order situation in the
province brought about by politically-related issues. Hence, we hope to push through with
the said activity as soon as the situation improves. (Please see attached program)
In line with our commitment to keeping abreast with the high standard of surgical
education, our 2 accredited training programs in general surgery (SLU-HSH and BGH-MC)
continue to hold weekly conferences, journal clubs, tumor board and audits. In the same
light, in keeping with the demands of the rapidly developing advances in the practice,
researches in the two training programs has continually been encouraged and supervised
by the consultants/fellows
Surgical Outreach Programs
SOCIO-CIVIC ACTIVITIES
As we all know, we are the youngest chapter of the PCS having been chartered only in 1998.
We are composed of six (6) provinces, namely: Apayao, Abra, Benguet (BaguioCity), Ifugao,
Kalinga and MountainProvince. And going to other provinces from Baguio or Benguet
would mean travelling for a minimum of 3-4 hours to a back wrecking 9-12 hours.
This year however, we have envisioned to visit each of these provinces, not letting the
distance be a hindrance from reaching out to and serving our less fortunate country men, as
we have become God’s extension of His healing hand.
Hence, three weeks after taking our oath of office, we immediately got the ball rolling by
conducting a medical and surgical mission to Kalinga province on February 10-13 at the
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Almora GeneralHospital. Kalinga province, a 9 hour drive from Baguio city, ranks 14 th
among the poorest provinces in the country as relayed to us by the provincial governor
during his thanksgiving remarks. This being the fact, they were very thankful to us for having
conducting the said mission. In the same manner, we were also grateful to Dr. Jaime
Almora, FPCS (Director for Kalinga) for opening his hospital to accommodate this
worthwhile endeavor. A total of six fellows, two incoming fellows, and five surgical residents
from SLU-HSH and BGH-MC joined this mission. The fellows who took part in this endeavor
were Drs. Israel Yasay, Bayani Tecson, Armen Posadas, Quinn Dahilan, Jaime Almora,
Florentino Ocampo, III, while the incoming fellows present were Drs. Jade Malvar and
BannyBay Genuino.
657 patients were attended to. There were 103 minor operations (excisions, circumcisions,
etc); 35 major and medium operations done as follows: 2 open cholecystectomies, 1
laparoscopic cholecystectomy, 14 thyroidectomies, 3 herniotomies, 2 hypospadias repairs, 1
repair of epigastric hernia, 2 cheiloplasties, 1 exploratory laparotomy: Intestinal obstruction
2 to malrotation, 1 PSARP, 1 Modified Radical Mastectomy, 2 Hemorrhoidectomies, 1
inguinal mass biopsy, 1 LIFT.
About a month later, from March 23-25, 2012, we held our second surgical mission at
LepantoHospital in Mankayan Benguet, it being one of Benguet’s poorest municipalities.
Fellows in attendance were Drs. Israel Yasay, Bayani Tecson, Quinn Dahilan, one incoming
fellow, Dr. Banny Bay Genuino, one fresh graduate, Dr. Roberto Organo and 2 surgical
residents and 2 OB-GYNE residents from BGHMC. 12 major operations, (8 thyroidectomies,
1 cholecystectomy, 1 superficial parotidectomy, 1 TAH-USO, 1 Salpingo-oophorectomy) 14
medium operations, (2 hemmorhoidectomies, 2 hydrocoelectomies, 1 varicocoelectomy, 1
excision of epididymal head cyst, 1 excision of tendon cyst- knee, 1 excision of
submandibular mass, 2 excision of giant lipoma- nape and lateral neck, 4 Bilateral tubal
ligations), and 16 minor operations/ excisions were done. Moreover, a lay forum on breast
and lung cancer awareness was conducted among 100+ health workers, employees,
students and residents by Drs. Israel Yasay, FPCS and Quinn Dahilan, FPCS.
Two weeks after that another surgical mission was planned and organized on April 8-11,
2012, in cooperation with the provincial government and BGH-MC. This time it was in
Bontoc Mountain province, a 6-7 hour drive from Baguio City, held during their Lang-Ay
Festival. Dr. Jimmy Cabfit, FPCS (charter member) was the team leader, Dr. Annie Claire
Pekas, FPCS (Director for Mountain Province) and Dr. Israel Yasay joined the mission
together with 4 surgical residents and 2 PGIs of BGH-MC. 24 major operations, (15
thyroidectomies, 3 open cholecystectomies, 1 parotidectomy, 2 MRMs, 1 exploratory
laparotomy: primary peritonitis, 2 LSCS), 6 medium operations (1 mesh hernioplasty, 1
orchidopexy, 1 hydrocoelectomy, 2 emergency appendectomies, 1 AVF creation), and 17
minor operations/ excisions were done.
A lay forum on breast and lung cancer awareness was done among 50+ health workers,
and employees, by Drs. Israel Yasay, FPCS and Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS.
Two months had passed, and we found ourselves organizing again; a minor surgical mission
in cooperation with Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital to Asipulo, Ifugao, it being the
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youngest and poorest mucipality of the province. This was held on June 2, 2012 with 100+
minor operations done. (excisions, circumcisions, etc). A lay forum on breast, colorectal and
lung cancer awareness was done among 100+ common folks and residents, by Drs. Israel
Yasay, FPCS and Dr. Bayani Tecson, FPCS.
On the same month, on June 30, 2012, PCS Cordillera in cooperation with PATACSI and
BGHMC held a 1-day heart surgery mission for PDA closure in BGH-MC. 5 patients were
operated on ages ranging from 2-8. 3 weeks later, on July 21, part 2 of the heart surgery
mission was conducted. In addition to PDA closure operations, AVF procedures were also
performed. 3 PDA patients and 7 patients with chronic CKD benefitted from this endeavor.
The fellows who participated in this activities were Drs. Edmund Villaroman(PATACSI
President), Samuel Andin, Joseph Bautista & Israel Yasay.
The following month, BGH-MC celebrated its Annual “Hospital Week” in which an in house
surgical mission in cooperation with PCS-Cordillera was held on August 8-10, where 9 major
operations (8 cholecystectomies, 1 thyroidectomy) were performed.
On September 8, to formally kick-off the PCS Foundation anniversary celebration, a minor
surgical mission was held at Far North Medical & Training Center, Luna Apayao, a 12-hour
travel from Baguio City, where we attended to around 60 patients, 45 of which were
operated on. This was in cooperation with the provincial government. A lay forum was also
conducted among 50+ health workers, employess & residents on breast, colorectal & lung
cancer awareness. The fellows who went to this mission were Drs. Bayani Tecson, Armen
Posadas & Israel Yasay. It was really our desire to conduct a combined major & minor
surgical mission inasmuch as there is no General Surgeon, more so, a PCS fellow in the
province. However, the provincial governor & congressman would only allow a minor
mission due to a bad experience from a major mission conducted last year by a different
organization. Nevertheless, we still believe it was a worthy undertaking.
Our last major and minor surgical mission for the year was conducted last October 27-28,
2012, at Luis Hora General Hospital, Bauko Mountain Province, a five hour travel from
Baguio City. Cases performed are as follows: 6 thyroidectomies, 1 cholecystectomy,
1herniorrhaphy, 1 herniotomy, 3 hemorrhoidectomies, 1 lipoma excision (neck), 1
superficial parotidectomy and 40+ minor excisions. Fellows in attendance included Drs.
Samuel Cosme, Joey Ancheta, Annie Claire Pekas, Israel Yasay and Fidel Baldovino
(incoming fellow).
All in all, we have a total of 82 major surgeries, 40 medium operations and 320+ minor
procedures in our 6 major and minor surgical and 2 minor surgical missions for the year. By
the grace of God there was no morbidity nor mortality.
Circumcision Drives
It has been a yearly commitment by the PCS Cordillera chapter to help in the Circumcision
Drive Program, a project sponsored by the City of Baguio headed by our Mayor Mauricio
Domogan held at BGH Cobalt Bldg to help growing male children in different barangays
surpassed one of the physical ordeal and milestone which is to be circumcised. More than
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350 kids from ages 7 to early teens were accommodated greater than last year’s 150 with a
good participation from our fellows in attendance headed by the PCS Cordi Pres. himself Dr.
Israel Yasay and to name a few starting from our senior consultants Dr’s Edwardo Liong,
Robert Ganzon, Esteban Belmes, Honorio Pangilinan, Johnson Tanyee, Bayani Tecson,
Sherry Ong-Cunanan, Paul Adlai Quitiquit, Jesus Nigos, Armen Posadas, Joey Ancheta,
Damaso Bangaoet and Quinn Dahilan with the help of our residents, clerks and interns
coming from the two training institution the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
and Saint Louis University Hospital of the Sacred Heart.
However a day of circumcision is not enough to debulk countless children going to the OPD
Department lining up to be circumcised, so the program was followed by another at Brent
School International in Baguio City which catered 330 children attended by Dr’s Israel
Yasay, Sherry Cunanan, Paul Quitiquit, Samuel Cosme with the residents, clerks and interns
of SLU Hospital. Lastly, before the class to start another circumcision program was held at
Tublay, Benguet where a total of 30 kids were circumcised headed by Dr. Paul Quitiquit
with the medical students of SLU
Public Health Awareness Programs
Today, as it was centuries ago, people in the community have limited knowledge on the
different illnesses that afflict humanity. This is coupled with many misconceptions and
myths that were passed on from one generation to another.
Part of our campaign on educating the public is to go around the Cordillera to hold lay fora
aimed at letting our constituents know that the Philippine College of Surgeons is
committed to this endeavor.
The PCS - Cordillera officers and members reached out to the people in the community by
conducting several lay fora activities on cancer, one of the most common medical causes of
peoples’ death. In these lay fora, we targeted particularly the teachers and people of
influence in several institutions, because we know that they have great influence on the
younger generation, who are the future of our country. We informed our audience on the
importance of increasing peoples’ awareness about cancer and their preventive aspects,
emphasized on the importance of knowing the different risk factors in their pathogenesis,
including genetic predispositions in people who have strong family history of cancer, the
early symptoms and their recognition, diagnostic tests available to confirm the diagnosis,
the current treatments available, and prognostic factors of treatment outcome. During the
open forum, the audience was given enough time to ask their questions. All their
misinformation about cancer were clarified by the brilliant speakers. All the participants of
the fora were very satisfied with the presentations and information shared to them.
Last May 26, 2012, five (5) fellows from the Cordillera namely Drs. Israel Yasay, Johnson
Tan-Yee, Quinn Dahilan, Gene Estandian, and Armen Posadas went to the Padcal
Operations of Philex Mining Corporation to conduct lectures on cancer awareness and
basic surgical emergencies.
It was attended by no less than the Vice President for Operations and Resident Manager
Engr. Libby Ricafort together with other managerial personnel as well as supervisory staff of
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the mining company. Also in attendance were company physicians assigned in the primary
hospital located at the heart of the mining community.
After the lectures, the Fellows were given the privilege to have the tour in the underground
operations of the Mining Division of Philex followed by a tour of the operations in the Mill
Division and how metals are extracted from ores.
In accordance with the core strategy of the Medical Staff Organization of the Notre Dame
De Chartres Hospital being “Navigating New Directions and Challenges in Health Care”, and
in fulfillment of the strategic plans for year 2012, the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology in cooperation with PCS Cordillera has organized a “Mother’s Class”on
September 22, 2012, Saturday, 8:00-11:00 am at the NDCH Conference Room. Fellows who
were present included: Dr. Norma Batnag, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Elizabeth Solang, FPOGS, FPCS,
Dr. Vicenia Balajo, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Alice Salvador, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Quinn Dahilan, Dr.
Armen Posadas
The activity entitled “Countdown to Perfect Pregnancy” is aimed to achieve the following:
1. Team-shared approach to patient care during the prenatal, intrapartal and
postpartal period (doctor-nurse-patient)
2. Patient-centered design through information dissemination
3. Increased attractiveness of neonatal deliveries at NDCH
The activity opened to at least 30 mothers enrolled to the Mother’s Class through
recommendation of the OB-Gyne Staff members. Topics discussed included prenatal care
and nutrition, breastfeeding, “touch therapy” and the importance of stem cells. Snacks
were served during the activity and special give-ways from voluntary participation of
pharmaceutical companies were distributed.
Charitable Activities
Tired from going to every provinces covered by cordillera far away from our main Baguio
doing several surgical missions, the PCS Cordillera officers broke a brilliant idea of sharing a
little of what we have to the angels of Bethesda Orphanage at Itogon, Benguet. Carried by
our own services, we cooked and brought 2 container full of sopas, sandwiches, fruits and
balloons good for a hundred kids. In coordination with the BBMS and Rotary of Summer
Capital, Baguio and PPS-Baguio Chapter, we also gave 2 sacks of rice, canned goods, several
bags of noodles and used clothes. Inside the orphanage we were amazed by the very good
upbringing and how disciplined the kids were despite the limited resources including the
personnel. We were delighted by how the little angel’s choir cordially greeted us through
their angelic singing. We could hardly forget their sweet smiles as we were leaving the
orphanage. We plan to re-visit the place this coming Yuletide season for gift-giving.
Aside from the previously mentioned activity, of note is that, one of our PCS - Cordillera
fellows, Dr. Fancisco Hernandez, a neurosurgeon had a CVA while operating on a charity
hydrocephalus patient. He underwent several brain surgeries and has overcome several life
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threatening complications. Since then, he has been totally incapacitated. The family has
been drained of their finances. On our individual capacities, we have shown sympathy and
compassion to our fellow PCS. We have offered our prayers, brought him flowers, spent
some time visiting him at the hospital and at home, and even shared our resources to the
family. These were so much appreciated by the family.
Others: BGH-MC, Department of Surgery Strategic Planning
On August 22, 2012, a strategic planning was conducted by the BGH-MC, Department of
Surgery for the next 5 years attended by 10 fellows and 10 residents. One of the highlights,
aside from raising further the quality and standard of its residency training program, was to
further strengthen its sub specialties by encouraging qualified subspecialists in
neurosurgery, pediasurgery, etc; to apply and be a part of the department and by sending
GS graduates to further train on surgical nutrition, intensive care and minimally invasive
surgery. It was indeed a very fruitful activity.
SPORTS AND FELLOWSHIP
It was a perfect golfing weather last September 12, 2012. PCS fellows once again converge
at East Ridge Golf Club in Binangonan, Rizal for the PCS Golf Tournament 2012.
Fellows from the Cordillera Chapter also fielded their par-busters for the event composed by
Drs. Israel Yasay, Bayani Tecson, Armen Posadas, Damaso Bangaoet III, Joey Ancheta, and
Quinn Dahilan.
Much to the delight of the delegates from the chapter, we were able to snatch the 2nd
runner-up trophy plus some items given during the raffle
Doctors In Touch, North Luzon Region Gathering was held in Brentwood hotel in Baguio City
last March 7-9, 2012 and was attended by several doctors from the provinces of Ilocos, La
Union, and Benguet, as well as dentists practicing in the region. There were also delegates
who came all the way from Manila.
The activity was organized by a group of Christian doctors, many of whom were Fellows of
the Philippine College of Surgeons from the Cordillera Chapter. The said activity was aimed
at strengthening ties of fellow doctors in the region and punctuated by sharing of the
Gospel to patients that were confined at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
during an activity called as "Hospital Blitz" for Christian Living and evangelization.
Fellows present during the two (2) day activity were Drs. Israel Yasay, Norma Batnag,
Ricardo Runez, Jr., Quinn Dahilan, and Howard Tovera. One of the speakers of the said event
was Ramon De Vera, MD, FPCS
INNOVATIVE PROJECT
In this fast paced screen- generation where everybody is on the go and dependent on
technology and wireless linkages for communication, information dissemination and
socialization; it is inevitable that information be brought to people, literally, in the palm of
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their hands. As we envision the PCS Cordillera Chapter as a dynamic organization,
persistently improving, we have put up our chapter website to be able to constantly
communicate and inform the fellows of the society regarding projects, events and updates.
In this manner, information is accessible whenever, wherever. Of note is the point that the
PCS Cordillera website is linked to the PCS National website. This further strengthens and
solidifies the connection between their members. In this time and age, communication is
expected of organizations such as ours, hence, it must be offered in means that are up to
date and available.
What a year it was, indeed – having accomplished the vision-mission of the PCS-Cordillera
through the present administration. A sense of fulfillment not only lingers in the hearts of
the fellows who dedicated their time and effort in these projects, but more importantly, in
the hearts of those whom we were able to touch. We must say that it was not an easy
effort. Neither was it a one-man endeavor. Each project entailed planning, organization and
execution which required time, man power and resources. It is for this truth that we are
truly grateful to all those who have made this year a rewarding one – the continued support
of the national leadership headed by our able president, Dr. Max Simbulan and the board of
regents, our dedicated fellows who were unceasingly supportive, the hospitable
government of the provinces we have visited and the people therein, our backers- family,
friends and all others behind the scenes who have in one way or another contributed to our
success. Most essentially, we cannot overlook the fact that all that we have accomplished is
not for our own regard but for the greater glory of the one Who provides, sustains, heals
and makes all things possible – God Almighty.
I. CONTINUING SURGICAL EDUCATION/ MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
A. Round Table Discussions/Symposia
January 20, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Merck Sharp and Dohme Phils lecture:
“Coxibs in Acute Post-Operative Pain Management”. El Cielito Inn, North
Drive, Baguio City. Speaker: Alex A. Erasmo, MD, FPCS
February 9, 2012: PCS Cordillera- BBraun symposium: “Updates on Nutrition
Therapy”. Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio City. Speaker: Luisito L.
Llido, MD. 30 participants (Doctors, Pharmacists, Nutritionists and Nurses
from Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Saint Louis University
Hospital and Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital)
February 16, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Baguio Benguet Medical Society (BBMS):
Medico-Legal Symposium: “Doctors as Professionals within the Bounds of
Law. Heritage Plaza Hotel, Kisad Road, Baguio City. Speaker: Albert D. Rebosa,
MD, LLB. 14 fellows were in attendance including Dr. Romeo Concepcion, Jr.
who was the Emcee/Moderator and Dr. Israel Yasay who gave the closing
remarks (Please see attached attendance sheets)
On February 24, 2012, the Philippine College of Surgeons Cordillera Chapter
in coordination with the College of Nursing at the Mountain Province State
Polytechnic College, a lecture-symposium on “Peri-Operative Nursing Care
and OR Updates” was conducted at the said campus which was attended by
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112 student nurses, clinical instructors, hospital as well as community based
nurses and other interested individuals. Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
March 26, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Double Impact: Back Pain Forum”.
Golden Pine Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City. Speaker: Jombie Lichauco, MD
May 3, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer. “Overactive Bladder: Current Concepts in
Diagnosis and Treatment”. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center.
Speaker: Andres Marrero, MD, FPUA
May 10-12, 2012: PCS Mid-Year Convention. L’ Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City. 15
fellows attended.
June 30, 2012: PCS Cordillera: 7 th Annual Post Graduate Course: Peri-
Operative Care of Patients in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Cobalt
Auditorium, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. (114 Participants:
Doctors, Nurses and Other Health Allies) (Please see attached program)Other
fellows not in the program who served as facilitators were: Drs. Gene
Estandian, Antonio Tactay and Johnson Tanyee
July 25, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Coxibs in Acute Pain
Management.” Le Monet Hotel, Camp John Hay, Baguio City. Speaker: Alex
A. Erasmo, MD, FPCS
August 25,2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Tigecycline in Managing
Chronic Intra-abdominal Infection”. Chalet Hotel, Military Cut Off, Baguio
City. Speaker: Ramon Aviguetero, MD, FPCS
September 11, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Aromatase Inhibitors in
Breast Cancer Management”. Gilligan’s Restaurant, Legarda, Baguio City.
Speaker: Fernando Lopez, MD, FPCS
September 24, 2012: PCS Cordillera – Mundipharma: “Redefining Pain
Control”. Hotel Elizabeth, Baguio City. Speaker: Eric Nagtalon, MD, DPBA
October 12, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Antibiotics in Intra-
Abdominal Infection”. Camp John Hay Manor, Baguio City. Speaker: Ramon
Aviguetero, MD, FPCS
B. SURGICAL WEEKLY CONFERENCES
1. BAGUIO GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER- DEPARTMENT OF
SURGERY
January 9, 2012 General Surgery Audit for December 2011
January 30, 2012 Hospital Grandrounds: "Fallen," Department
of Surgery
Dr. Maximo Sucdad
Jr
February 1, 2012 Lecture: Advance Laparoscopic Surgery Dr. Peter Blair
February 6, 2012 Morbidity Audit: Recurring intraabdominal Dr. Joy Fongayao
(AM)
hemorrhage after trauma
February 6, 2012 Lecture: Updates on Emerging Trends in Dr. Frances Aspili
(PM)
Rectal Cancer Management
February 8, 2012 Lecture: Newer Concepts in Surgical
Dr. Antonio Bautista
(AM)
Pathology
February 8, 2012 Lecture: Creating a culture of safety in the Dr. Peter Blair
(PM)
operating room
February 13, 2012 Subspecialty Audit for December 2011
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February 16, 2012
&January 2012
Interdepartmental Conference: Aortic Dr. Rizalyn Eugenio
(AM)
dissection, subspecialty case
February 20, 2012 General Surgery Audit for January 2012
February 22, 2012 Trauma Conference
March 5, 2012 General Surgery Audit for February 2012
March 12, 2012 Subspecialty Audit for February 2012
March 19, 2012 Morbidity Audit: "Tricks or Leaks," Dr. Maximo Sucdad
Jr
March 21, 2012 (PM) Journal Club: Conventional linear vs purse Dr. Dionisio
string skin closure after loop ileostomy
reversal: comparison of wound infection
rates and operative outcomes
Claridad, III
March 24, 2012 Overview of burns management, Val Smith
April 16, 2012 Subspecialty Audit for March 2012
April 23, 2012 General Surgery Audit for March 2012
April 30, 2012 (PM) Mortality Audit: Cause of death in a trauma
patient s/p nephrectomy and elevation of
depressed skull fracture
Dr. Mark Lomboy
May 7, 2012 General Surgery Audit for April 2012
May 14, 2012 Subspecialty Audit for April 2012
June 11, 2012 General Surgery Audit for May 2012
June 18, 2012 (AM) Tumor Board/Conference: Phyllodes Tumor Dr. Mathew
Bawayan
July 16, 2012 General Surgery Audit for June 2012
July 23, 2012 Continuation of General Surgery &
Subspecialty Audit for June 2012
July 24, 2012 (AM) Mortality Audit: Stable clot in a hemorrhagic Dr. Mathew
pancreatitis
Bawayan
July 24, 2012 (PM) Journal Club: Water soluble contrast medium
(gastrograffin) value in adhesive small
intestine obstruction (ASIO)
Dr. Cady Douglas
July 30, 2012 (AM) Tumor Conference: Peutz Jegher's Syndrome
Subspecialty Audit for June 2012
Dr. Mark Lomboy
July 30, 2012 (PM) Mortality Audit: Anastomotic leak or
Enterocutaneous fistula
Dr. Mark Lomboy
August 13, 2012 Hospital Grandrounds – Department of
Orthopaedics & Traumatology
August 16, 2012 Morbidity Audit: Complicated case of Dr. Frances Irol
Meckel's diverticulitis
Aspili
August 22, 2012 Staff Meeting: Strategic Planning
August 23, 2012 Inter-departmental conference : A case of
common iliac artery aneurysm with fistula
August 29, 2012 Tumor Board Conference: Liposarcoma Dr. Joy Fongayao
September 3, 2012 Tumor Board Conference: Liposarcoma Dr. Cady Douglas
September 10, 2012 Journal Club: Surgical treatment of gastric Dr. Sherie Villacorta
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cancer : 15- year follow-up results of the
randomised nationwide D1D2 trial
September 14, 2012 Tumor Conference: Case of non-obstructing
sigmoid adenocarcinoma with morbidities
September 17, 2012 Subspecialty Audit for August 2012
September 24, 2012 General Surgery Audit for August 2012
September 26, 2012 Tumor Conference: Squamous cell carcinoma
of distal third of esophagus
October 1, 2012 Hospital Grandrounds – Esophageal Cancer:
BGHMC Experience, Department of Surgery
October 8, 2012 General Surgery Audit for September 2012
October 15, 2012 Subspecialty Audit for September 2012
2. SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY- HOSPITAL OF THE SACRED HEART
Dr. Marilou Bataclao
Dr. Edward Dulawan
Dr. Edward Dulawan
January 9, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Al Bryan Flores
January 16, 2012 Pre-op/
Injury)
Post-op (Penetrating Abdominal Dr. Francesca Garcia
January 30, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
February 6, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
February 13, 2012 Pre-Grand Rounds: Adult Intussuseption Dr. Jason Ngalob
February 15, 2012 Grand Rounds: Adult Intussuseption Dr. Jason Ngalob
February 20, 2012 Post-op Conference: Hepatocellular ca Dr. Jaime Malvar
February 27, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jason Ngalob
March 5, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
March 12, 2012 Post-op Conference/ Journal Presentation: Dr. Hamilton
Under Pressure: A case of Chronic Wound Landayan
March 19, 2012 Journal Presentation: Molecular Portraits of
Breast cancer
Dr. Francesca Garcia
March 26, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
April 16, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Velasquez
April 30, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Malvar
May 7, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Velasquez
May 14, 2012 Pre-M&M: Multiple Injuries Patient: Damage
Control Managent
Dr. Ngalob
May 21, 2012 M&M: Multiple Injuries Patient: Damage
Control Managent
Dr. Jason Ngalob
May 28, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
June 4, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
June 11, 2012 Pre-tumor Board Conference: Renal Cell
Carcinoma in the Young
Dr. Jaime Malvar
June 13, 2012 Tumor Board Conference: Renal Cell Dr. Jaime Malvar
June 18, 2012
Carcinoma in the Young
Journal Conference Dr.
Landayan
Hamilton
June 25, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
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July 2, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
July 9, 2012 Journal Conference: Peritoneal Fluid Cytology Dr. Francesca Garcia
July 20, 2012 CPG Conference: Early Invasive Breast Cancer
July 23, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
July 27, 2012 CPG Conference: Local Advance Breast
July 30, 2012
Cancer
Journal Presentation Dr. Jaime Ngalob
August 6, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
August 13, 2012 Pre-op/ Journal Conference: Distal rectal Dr. Hamilton
mass
Landayan
August 17, 2012 CPC: Acute Abdomen w/ Pneumoperitoneum Dr.
Landayan
Hamilton
August 29, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
September 10, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
September 17, 2012 Pre-M&M: Pseudoaneurysm in Post PDA Dr. Hamilton
Transection
Landayan
September 19, 2012 M&M: Pseudoaneurysm in Post PDA Dr. Hamilton
Transection
Landayan
September 24, 2012 Sub-specialty Audit Dr. Jaime Malvar
October 1, 2012 GS Audit Dr. Noli Velasquez
October 24, 2012 Annual Resident’s Case Presentation: Dr. Hamilton
Pseudoaneurysm in Post PDA Transection Landayan
II. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
1. Researches for Presentation
Primiparous Women after age 35: It’s Outcome (Retrospective Study). Dr.
Honeylou Landayan-Bilog. SLU-HSH Department of OB-GYN. Consultants incharge:
Dr. Jo-ann Badua, FPCS, Dr. Jose Ursua, FPCS
Time of Recovery of Supracondylar Fracture of Patients in the Pediatric Age
Group. (Prospective Study) Dr. Gary Lasquite. BGHMC Department of
Orthopedics. Consultants in-charge: Dr. Johnson Tanyee, FPCS
.
2. Ongoing Researches
Prevalence of Malnutrition in Patients admitted at SLU-HSH Department of
Surgery. Dr. Noli Velasquez. SLU-HSH Department of Surgery
Adequacy of Lymph Node Dissection in Colorectal Cancer Surgery. Dr. Noli
Velasquez. SLU-HSH Department of Surgery
Helicobacter pylori infection and Hepatobiliary Cancer Risk. Dr. Jason Ngalob.
SLU-HSH Department of Surgery
Incidence of Gallbladder Pigment Stones among SLU-HSH Patients. Dr. Jason
Ngalob. SLU-HSH Department of Surgery
Long term Prognostic Value of Positive Peritoneal Washing in Colon Cancer.
Dr. Jaime Malvar. SLU-HSH Department of Surgery
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BGH-MC
Resident Supervising Consultant Title
Dr. Ludylene Dr Esteban Belmes, FPCS A prospective study comparing the
Besarino
outcomes of ligation of intersphinteric
fistula tract (LIFT) procedure vs
fistulotomy, BGHMC experience
Dr. Nora Gerardo Dr Edwardo Liong, FPCS Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: surgical
experience at BGHMC
Dr. Frances Irol Dr Jesus Nigos, FPCS Dexmetedomidine with bupivacaine
Aspili
regional scalp block in intracranial
supratentorial tumor surgery: a
multicenter study
Dr. Maximo Dr Ener Baysa-pee Endoscopic evacuation of spontaneous
Sucdad, Jr
intracerebral hemorrhage, retrospective
study, a multicenter study
Dr. Joy Fongayao Dr Honorio Ma.
Comparative study between ultrasound
Pangilinan, FPCS
findings and intraoperative findings of
acute cholecystitis
Dr. Mathew
Bawayan
Dr Manuel Quirino
Dr. Edward Dr Romeo Concepcion Jr, A prospective study comparing the
Dulawan
FPCS
outcomes of using pectoral and axilla
drains vs axilla drain alone in MRM
patients: BGHMC experience
Dr. Sherie
Dr Robert Ganzon, FPCS Comparative study between open and
Villacorta
close technique in hemorrhoidectomy,
BGHMC experience
Dr. Cady Douglas Dr Israel Yasay, FPCS Purse string vs conventional closure for
takedown of colostomy: BGHMC
experience
Dr. Dionisio Dr Gene Estandian, FPCS A review of acute appendicitis cases from
Claridad III
2013-2015: A retrospective study
III. SOCIO-CIVIC ACTIVITIES
A. Surgical Outreach Programs
February 10-13, 2012. Medical and Surgical Mission (Major and Minor).
Almora General Hospital, Tabuk, Kalinga. 657 patients attended to. 103 minor
operations (excisions, circumcisions, etc); 35 major and medium operations
(2 open cholecystectomies, 1 laparoscopic cholecystectomy, 14
thyroidectomies, 3 herniotomies, 2 hypospadias repairs, 1 repair of epigastric
hernia, 2 cheiloplasties, 1 exploratory laparotomy: Intestinal obstruction 2 to
malrotation, 1 PSARP, 1 Modified Radical Mastectomy, 2
Hemorrhoidectomies, 1 inguinal mass biopsy, 1 LIFT)
March 23-25, 2012. Surgical Mission (Major and Minor). Lepanto General
Hospital, Mangkayan Benguet. 12 major operations (8 thyroidectomies, 1
cholecystectomy, 1 superficial parotidectomy, 1 TAH-USO, 1 Salpingooophorectomy)
14 medium operations (2 hemmorhoidectomies, 2
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hydrocoelectomies, 1 varicocoelectomy, 1 excision of epididymal head cyst, 1
excision of tendon cyst- knee, 1 excision of submandibular mass, 2 excision of
giant lipoma- nape and lateral neck, 4 Bilateral tubal ligations), 16 minor
operations/ excisions
March 29,2012, supportive to environmental protection and promotion of
eco-tourism, the PCS served as medics, together with Philippine Nurses’
Association local chapter and mountaineering guides to 42 mountaineering
enthusiasts who dared a 4-hour trek on one of the highest peaks of the
region(Mount Kalawitan) screening the said trekkers prior to take off and
assigned strategically along the route, oblivious to the drizzles, out pours, fog
and cold.
April 2012, together with the Bontoc General Hospital and Bontoc Emergency
Response Team, the PCS local chapter actively leads the Medics during the
Foundation Day week-long celebration
April 8-11, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Provincial Government- BGHMC. Lang-Ay
Festival Surgical Mission. Bontoc General Hospital, Mountain Province. 24
major operations (15 thyroidectomies, 3 open cholecystectomies, 1
parotidectomy, 2 MRMs, 1 exploratory laparotomy: primary peritonitis, 2
LSCS), 6 medium operations (1 mesh hernioplasty, 1 orchidopexy, 1
hydrocoelectomy, 2 emergency appendectomies, 1 AVF creation), 17 minor
operations/ excisions
April 14, 2012. PCS Cordillera - City Government – BGHMC. City-wide
Operation Tuli. Cobalt Auditorium, Baguio General Hospital and Medical
Center. 300+ boys circumcised
April 20, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Brent International School. Circumcision Drive.
Brent International School, Baguio City. 330+ boys circumcised
April 28, 2012. PCS Cordillera- ABS CBN Regional Network Group.
Circumcision Drive. Tublay, Benguet. 30+ boys circumcised
June 2, 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. Minor
Surgical Mission. Asipulo, Ifugao. 100+ minor operations (excisions,
circumcisions, etc)
June 30, 2012. PCS Cordillera-PATACSI-BGHMC. Heart Surgery Mission for
PDA Closure Part I. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. 5 patients
were operated on.
July 21, 2012. PCS Cordillera-PATACSI-BGHMC. Heart Surgery Mission for
PDA Closure Part 2; AVF creation. Baguio General Hospital and Medical
Center. 3 PDA closures; 7 AVF creations done.
August 8-10, 2012. PCS Cordillera-BGHMC. Hospital Week Celebration: Inhouse
surgical mission. Baguio General Hospital- Medical Center. 9 major
operations (8 cholecystectomies, 1 thyroidectomy)
August 19, 2012, PCS local chapter together with a Bontoc General Hospital
Ambulance team serve as medics to about 60 mountain bikers during the
Extreme Mountain Biking Challenge along the unpaved, uphill winding and
treacherous Bontoc-Mainit road on a foggy rainy day. Minor injuries include
bruises and strains
September 8, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Provincial Government- Far North
Medical and Training Center. Minor Surgical Mission. Far North Medical and
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Training Center, Luna, Apayao. 60 patients attended to. 45 minor
operations/excisions.
October 27-28, 2012. Minor and Major Surgical Mission. Luis Hora General
Hospital, Bauko Mountain Province. 9 major operations: 6 thyroidectomies, 1
cholecystectomy,1 lipoma excision (neck), 1 superficial parotidectomy; 5
mediumoperations:1herniorrhaphy, 1 herniotomy, 3 hemorrhoidectomies,
and 40+ minor excisions
B. Public Health Awareness Programs
February 25, 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital-
Philippine Chest Physicians. Heart Month Parade: Happy Feet- Feel Your
Heartbeat III. Lay fora, Free consultations and laboratory examinations.
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio City. 100+ patients catered to
March 15, 2012, in celebration of Women’s Health, the PCS Cordillera
Chapter together with POGS spear head lecture symposiums on Cancer
Awareness to about 75 employees of the Provincial Government of Mountain
Province at the Lang-ay Hall of the provincial capitol building. Specifically, the
chapter discussed on breast cancer. Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas
March 23-25, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness.
Lepanto Mines Auditorium, Mangkayan Benguet. Participants: 100+ (Health
workers, teachers, government employees, students and residents).
Speakers: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, FPCS and Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
On April 3,2012, the PCS local chapters reaches out to OPD patient
of Bontoc General Hospital enlightening said clients on basic emergency
surgical conditions and procedures as well as addressing their queries and
concerns while waiting for their turn to be seen by the physicians concerned.
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
April 8-11, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness. Bontoc
General Hospital, Mountain Province. Participants: 50+ (Health workers,
government employees). Speakers: Dr. Annie Claire B. Pekas, FPCS and Dr.
Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
May 26, 2012. Lay Forum on Acute Burn Management; Orthopedic
Emergencies; Breast, Colorectal and Lung Cancer Awareness. Philex Mining
Corporation, Itogon Benguet. Participants: 80+ (Health workers, employees
and residents). Speakers: Dr. Gene L. Estandian, , FPCS Dr. Johnson J. Tanyee,
, FPCS Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, , FPCS Dr. Armen R. Posadas, , FPCS Dr. Israel C.
Yasay, FPCS
June 2, 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. Lay Forum on
Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness. Asipulo, Ifugao. Participants: 100+
(common folks) Speakers: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, FPCS and Dr. Israel C. Yasay,
FPCS
June 16, 2012. Pa-DRE (Digital Rectal Examination). Simultaneous free
prostate examination in all hospitals in Baguio and Benguet
June 17, 2012 as part of the Disaster Risk
Reduction Management promotion, a PCS fellow of the chapter lectures on
Medical Management of Trauma Victims and Incident Command System to
members of the Mountain Province Provincial Police Office at
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the Multipurpose Building, Bontoc, Mountain Province. Speaker: Dr. Annie
Claire Pekas, FPCS
July is dedicated as a Nutrition Month and on July 19, 2012, PCS Cordillera
was represented to convince the student of the Mountain Province
Comprehensive High School on the Importance of a Balanced Diet
specifically vegetables and backyard gardening. Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire
Pekas, FPCS
Adolescent health is also a pressing issue that concerns the youth,
that on July 23, 2012, a PCS fellow member was invited to lecture and discuss
Reproductive Health and Reproductive Diseases to the officers of the
different student organizations and teachers at
the Mountain Province General Comprehensive High School. Speaker: Dr.
Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
September 6, 2012. PCS Cordillera-BIR Baguio. Lay Forum on Breast,
Colorectal and Lung Cancer Awareness; Common Pediatric Malignancies.
BIR Conference Room, Baguio City. Participants: 80+ (BIR employees)
Speakers: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, FPCS, Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, FPCS, Dr. Israel C.
Yasay, FPCS, and Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, FPCS
September 8, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Provincial Government- Far North
Medical and Training Center. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal and Lung
Cancer Awareness. Far North Medical and Training Center, Luna, Apayao.
Participants: 50+ (Health workers, government employees and residents)
Speakers: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, FPCS, Dr. Armen R. Posadas, FPCS and Dr.
Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
September 10, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BGHMC. Lay Forum on Breast and Lung
Cancer Awareness. Out Patient Department BGHMC. Participants: 200+
Speakers: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, FPCS and Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
September 17, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Baguio City Health Department. Lay
Forum on Breast, Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Baguio
City Hall Multi-purpose auditorium. Participants: 60+ (City Hall Employees).
Speakers: Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, FPCS, Dr. Romeo R. Concepcion, Jr. , FPCS, Dr.
Israel C. Yasay, FPCS, Dr. Jo-ann B. Badua, FPCS
September 18, 2012. PCS Cordillera- DepED Division Office. Lay Forum on
Breast, Colorectal, and Lung Cancer Awareness. Lucban Elementary School,
Baguio City. Participants: 200+ (District 1 Elementary School Teachers).
Speakers: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, Dr. Israel C. Yasay
September 19, 2012. PCS Cordillera- DepED Division Office. Lay Forum on
Breast, Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Baguio City Central
School. Participants: 200+ (District 2 Elementary School Teachers). Speakers:
Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, FPCS, Dr.Samuel C. Cosme, FPCS, Dr. Israel C. Yasay,
FPCS, Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, FPCS
September 20, 2012. PCS Cordillera- DepED Division Office. Lay Forum on
Breast, Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Quezon Elementary
School Auditorium, Baguio City. Participants: 300+ (District 3 Elementary
School Teachers). Speakers: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, FPCS, Dr.Samuel C. Cosme,
FPCS, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS, Dr. Jose L. Ursua, FPCS
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September 22, 2012. POGS- PCS Cordillera- CORDLIFE. Countdown to a
Perfect Pregnancy- A mother’s class. Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital,
Baguio City. Participants: 50+mothers and pregnant women. Speakers: Dr.
Norma Batnag, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Elizabeth Solang, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Vicenia
Balajo, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Alice Salvador, FPOGS, FPCS
October 27, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal, and Lung Cancer
Awareness.Luis Hora General Hospital, Bauko, Mountain Province.
Participants: 20+ health workers, employees. Speakers: Dr.Samuel C. Cosme,
FPCS, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
October 29, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer
Awareness. Baguio City National High School Auditorium. Participants: 400+
high school teachers. Speakers: Dr.Samuel C. Cosme, FPCS, Dr. Bayani Tecson,
FPCS, Dr. Jose Ursua, FPCS, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
C. Public Information Campaign (TV Guesting)
June 15, 2012. ABS CBN Naimbag nga Morning Kapamilya Media Coverage:
Advocacy towards 100% Smoke-Free Baguio. Guest: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
August 8, 2012. ABS CBN – DOH CAR Media Coverage: Kapihan sa Baguio-
Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Guest: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
September 5, 2012. ABS CBN- Morning Sky Media Coverage: “Itanong Mo
Kay Doc: Cancer Awareness”. Guests: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS, Dr. Bayani B.
Tecson, FPCS, Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, FPCS, Dr. Joey S. Lucas
October 11, 2012. ABS CBN Naimbag nga Morning Kapamilya Media
Coverage: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guest: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson,
FPCS
D. Charitable Activities
December 2011. Gave a cash donation to typhoon victims in Cagayan De Oro
through PCS-Southern Mindanao Chapter.
February 25, 2012. BGHMC Nurses Association- PCS Cordillera. Concert for a
Cause to raise funds for a staff nurse at BGHMC who will undergo an open
heart surgery for MAVR and TV repair
February 29, 2012. Compassion Visit to Dr. Francisco L. Hernandez, FPCS (s/p
CVA, 2006) at Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital
March 5, 2012. Donation to a colleague diagnosed with Colon Cancer
undergoing chemotherapy
July 13, 2012. Condoled with the bereaved of Dr. Keithley Santos, FPCS
(charter fellow)
E. Others (Tree Planting, Nutrition, Blood-Letting)
June 12, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BBMS. Araw ng Kalayaan Tree Planting
Activity. Busol Watershed, Ambuklao, Baguio City. 100+ trees planted.
July 20, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BBMS- Philippine Pediatric Society Baguio
Chapter. Child Advocacy and Nutrition Activity (Feeding Program). Bethesda
Orphanage, Tuding, Itogon, Benguet. 80 childrencatered to.
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August 17, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. “Daram
Biag Ko”: Blood Donation Activity. Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio
City. 22 donors.
August 22, 2012. BGH-MC, Department of Surgery Strategic Planning. Baguio
General Hospital Surgical Conference Room, Baguio City. 10 Fellows
participated.
IV. SPORTS AND FELLOWSHIP
January 20, 2012. Induction of Officers. El Cielito Inn Baguio City. Attended by
30+ fellows (GS, OB-Gyne, Ortho, EENT, Neurosurgery, TCVS, Plastic, Pedia
Surgery), 7 of whom were charter fellows (Please see attached attendance
sheets)
February 18, 2012. Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship for Kalinga Mission.
Baguio Country Club.
April 6, 2012. Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship for Lepanto Mission.
Baguio Country Club
March 7-9, 2012. Regional Christian Medical Conference: Doctors in Touch.
Brentwood Apartelle, Brentwood Village, Baguio City. Participants: Dr. Israel
C. Yasay, FPCS, Dr. Ricardo B. Runez, Jr, FPCS, Dr. Howard S. Tovera, FPCS, Dr.
Quinn H. Dahilan, FPCS, Dr. Norma Batnag, FPCS
June 17, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BBMS- ABS CBN- City of Baguio. “Karadkad
2012: Fun Run for a Smoke- Free Baguio” (7 and 12kms run)
August 19, 2012. Philippine College of Chest Physicians- BGHMC. Lung Month
Fun Run: “Takbo Lung” (3,5 and 14kms run)
September 12, 2012. Philippine College of Surgeons Foundation, Inc. Inter
chapter and Inter specialty Golf Tournament. Eastridge Golf Club,
Binangonan, Rizal. PCS Cordillera team emerged as champion in Class B for
the 2 nd consecutive year.
September 15-26, 2012. PCS Cordillera participated in the Medicine Week
Celebration conducted by the Baguio Benguet Medical Society (BBMS) where
4 PCS fellows are members of the board of directors; Dr. Bayani Tecson,
current PCS governor is also the PMA Governor for North Western Luzon
September 15, 2012. BBMS-PCS Cordillera. Medicine Week Celebration –
Photography Seminar for Doctors. SM City Baguio.
September 26, 2012. BBMS-PCS Cordillera. Medicine Week Senior
Physicians’ Night. Where senior doctors were accorded recognition. Hotel
Elizabeth, Gibraltar Road, Baguio City. 8 PCS fellows among the awardees.
October 14,2012. BBMS- PCS Cordillera. Basic Marksmanship and Firearm
Safety Seminar. Westpoint Shooting Range, Marcos High way.
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V. INNOVATIVE PROJECT
October 2012. PCS Cordillera (www.pcscordillera.org)
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VI. UPCOMING ACTIVITES
November 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. Medical,
Dental and Minor Surgical Mission. Tuba, Benguet.
November 11, 2012. SLU-HSH-PCS Cordillera. Hospital Run for Charity.
November 2012. PCS Cordillera - Annual Golf for a Cause. Baguio Country
Club.
November 16, 2012. PCS Cordillera General Assembly and Election of
Officers for 2013. Golden Pine Hotel, Baguio City
November 2012: Disaster Preparedness Awareness
December 2012: PCS Annual Convention at Edsa Shangri-la Hotel
o Gift giving activities
VII. PARTICIPATION IN PCS- NATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS, PC Cordillera President attended and participated in all
the following PCS-National activities
o Leadership Training Seminar (Annual Convention). December 2011.
Edsa Shangri-la, Manila
o Induction of Officers (National and Chapter) Annual Convention.
December 2011. Edsa, Shangri-la., Manila
o Workshop for the Revision of PCS Vision and Mission Statements.
Midyear Convention. L’Fischer Hotel, Bacolod City.
o Strategic Planning Workshop. Midyear Convention. L’Fischer Hotel,
Bacolod City
o DOH-PCS Accreditors workshop (Non-hospital based, ambulatory,
surgical clinics). Midyear Convention. L’Fischer Hotel, Bacolod City. Dr.
Armen Posadas, FPCS, PCS Cordillera VP also attended this activity
o PCS Constitutional Convention. September 15, 2012.Unilab Bldg,
Manila.
o PCS Jubilee Culmination Dinner. September 15, 2012. Manila Hotel
o 2012 PCS Foundation Anniversary Golf Tournament. Eastridge Golf
Club, Binangonan Rizal. PCS Cordillera Team was champion in Class B.
(2 nd consecutive year)
o The PCS Cordillera Board has endorsed the application of four
surgeons to PCS fellowship, namely: Dr. Jade Malvar, Dr. Banny Bay
Genuino, Dr. Fidel Baldovino and Dr. Ener Baysapee.
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I. CONTINUING SURGICAL EDUCATION/ MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Round Table Discussions/Symposium
January 20, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Merck Sharp and Dohme Phils lecture: “Coxibs in Acute Post-
Operative Pain Management”. El Cielito Inn, North Drive, Baguio City. Speaker: Alex A. Erasmo, MD,
FPCS
Above picture (PCS Fellows): Dr. Vicenia Balajo, Dr. Alice Salvador, Dr. Norma Batnag, Dr. Elizabeth
Solang, Dr. Jose Ursua
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PCS Fellows: Dr. Bayani Tecson, Dr. Esteban Belmes, (charter fellow), Dr. Antonio Tactay, Dr. Jesus
Del Prado (charter fellow), Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Gene Estandian, Dr. Edward Liong (charter fellow),
February 9, 2012: PCS Cordillera- BBraun symposium: “Updates on Nutrition Therapy”.
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio City. Speaker: Luisito L. Llido, MD. 30 participants
(Doctors, Pharmacists, Nutritionists and Nurses from Baguio General Hospital and Medical
Center, Saint Louis University Hospital and Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital)
PCS Fellow: Dr. Israel Yasay
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February 16, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Baguio Benguet Medical Society (BBMS): Medico-Legal
Symposium: “Doctors as Professionals within the Bounds of Law. Heritage Plaza Hotel,
Kisad Road, Baguio City. Speaker: Albert D. Rebosa, MD, LLB
PCS Fellows: Dr. Jesus Nigos, Dr. Lawrence Agbanlog
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On February 24, 2012, the Philippine College of Surgeons Cordillera Chapter in coordination
with the College of Nursing at the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College, a lecturesymposium
on “Peri-Operative Nursing Care and OR Updates” was conducted at the said
campus which was attended by 112 student nurses, clinical instructors, hospital as well as
community based nurses and other interested individuals.
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
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March 26, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Double Impact: Back Pain Forum”. Golden Pine
Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City. Speaker: Jombie Lichauco, MD
PCS Fellow: Dr. Israel Yasay
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May 3, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer. “Overactive Bladder: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and
Treatment”. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. Speaker: Andres Marrero, MD,
FPUA
PCS Fellows: Dr. Gene Estandian, Dr. Alfred Igama, Dr. Romeo Concepcion, Jr., Dr. Edward
Liong, Dr. Andres Marrero (Speaker)
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June 30, 2012: PCS Cordillera: 7 th Annual Post Graduate Course: Peri-Operative Care of
Patients in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Cobalt Auditorium, Baguio General
Hospital and Medical Center. (114 Participants: Doctors, Nurses and Other Health Allies)
PCS Fellows: Dr. Jesus Nigos, Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Michael Baccay, Dr. Alex Quilaton, Dr.
Bayani Tecson,
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July 25, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Coxibs in Acute Pain Management.” Le Monet
Hotel, Camp John Hay, Baguio City. Speaker: Alex A. Erasmo, MD, FPCS
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PCS Fellows: Dr. Alfred Igama, Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Gene Estandian, Dr. Romeo Concepcion,
Jr
August 25,2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Tigecycline in Managing Chronic Intraabdominal
Infection”. Chalet Hotel, Military Cut Off, Baguio City. Speaker: Ramon
Aviguetero, MD
PCS Fellows: Dr. Esteban Belmes, Dr. Gene Estandian, Dr. Romeo Concepcion, Jr
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September 11, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer
Management”. Gilligan’s Restaurant, Legarda, Baguio City. Speaker: Fernando Lopez, MD
PCS Fellows: Dr. Esteban Belmes, Dr. Dionisio Claridad, Sr
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September 24, 2012: PCS Cordillera – Mundipharma: “Redefining Pain Control”. Hotel
Elizabeth, Baguio City. Speaker: Eric Nagtalon, MD, DPBA
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October 12, 2012: PCS Cordillera- Pfizer: “Role of Antibiotics in Intra-Abdominal Infection”.
Camp John Hay Manor, Baguio City. Speaker: Ramon Aviguetero, MD, FPCS
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SOCIO-CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Surgical Outreach Programs
February 10-13, 2012. Medical and Surgical Mission (Major and Minor). Almora General
Hospital, Tabuk, Kalinga. 657 patients attended to. 103 minor operations (excisions,
circumcisions, etc); 35 major and medium operations (2 open cholecystectomies, 1
laparoscopic cholecystectomy, 14 thyroidectomies, 3 herniotomies, 2 hypospadias repairs, 1
repair of epigastric hernia, 2 cheiloplasties, 1 exploratory laparotomy: Intestinal obstruction
2 to malrotation, 1 PSARP, 1 Modified Radical Mastectomy, 2 Hemorrhoidectomies, 1
inguinal mass biopsy, 1 LIFT)
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Dr. Bayani Tecson, FPCS performing PSARP; Dr.Israel Yasay, FPCS and Dr. Jaime Almora,
FPCSobserving
March 23-25, 2012. Surgical Mission (Major and Minor). Lepanto General Hospital, Mangkayan
Benguet. 12 major operations (8 thyroidectomies, 1 cholecystectomy, 1 superficial parotidectomy, 1
TAH-USO, 1 Salpingo-oophorectomy) 14 medium operations (2 hemmorhoidectomies, 2
hydrocoelectomies, 1 varicocoelectomy, 1 excision of epididymal head cyst, 1 excision of tendon
cyst- knee, 1 excision of submandibular mass, 2 excision of giant lipoma- nape and lateral neck, 4
Bilateral tubal ligations), 16 minor operations/ excisions
Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS supervising a thyroidectomy case.
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April 2012, together with the Bontoc General Hospital and Bontoc Emergency Response
Team, the PCS local chapter actively leads the Medics during the Foundation Day weeklong
celebration
Fellow: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas
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March 29,2012, supportive to environmental protection and promotion of eco-tourism, the
PCS served as medics, together with Philippine Nurses’ Association local chapter and
mountaineering guides to 42 mountaineering enthusiasts who dared a 4-hour trek on one of
the highest peaks of the region(Mount Kalawitan) screening the said trekkers prior to take
off and assigned strategically along the route, oblivious to the drizzles, out pours, fog and
cold.
Fellow: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas
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April 8-11, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Provincial Government- BGHMC. Lang-Ay Festival Surgical
Mission. Bontoc General Hospital, Mountain Province. 24 major operations (15
thyroidectomies, 3 open cholecystectomies, 1 parotidectomy, 2 MRMs, 1 exploratory
laparotomy: primary peritonitis, 2 LSCS), 6 medium operations (1 mesh hernioplasty, 1
orchidopexy, 1 hydrocoelectomy, 2 emergency appendectomies, 1 AVF creation), 17 minor
operations/ excisions
Dr. Jimmy Cabfit, FPCS and Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS performing a cholecystectomy
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April 14, 2012. PCS Cordillera - City Government – BGHMC. City-wide Operation Tuli. Cobalt
Auditorium, Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. 300+ boys circumcised
Dr. Esteban Belmes, FPCS performing circumcision.
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April 20, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Brent International School. Circumcision Drive. Brent
International School, Baguio City. 330+ boys circumcised
Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS performing circumcision. Other fellows in the picture: Dr. Sherry Ong
Cunanan, FPCS
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April 28, 2012. PCS Cordillera- ABS CBN Regional Network Group. Circumcision Drive.
Tublay, Benguet. 30+ boys circumcised
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Dr. Paul Adlai Quitiquit, FPCS performing circumcision
June 2, 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. Minor Surgical Mission.
Asipulo, Ifugao. 100+ minor operations (excisions, circumcisions, etc)
Dr. Bayani Tecson, FPCS performing minor excision; Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS instructing patient
on home medications
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June 30, 2012. PCS Cordillera-PATACSI-BGHMC. Heart Surgery Mission for PDA Closure Part
I. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. 5 patients were operated on.
Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS preparing a patient for PDA closure
Other PCS Fellows: Dr. Samuel Andin, Dr. Joseph Bautista
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July 21, 2012. PCS Cordillera-PATACSI-BGHMC. Heart Surgery Mission for PDA Closure Part
2; AVF creation. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. 3 PDA closures; 7 AVF
creations done.
Dr. Joseph Bautista, FPCS and Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS performing AVF creation.
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August 8-10, 2012. PCS Cordillera-BGHMC. Hospital Week Celebration: In-house surgical
mission. Baguio General Hospital- Medical Center. 9 major operations (8 cholecystectomies,
1 thyroidectomy)
Dr. Israel Yasay, FPCS and Dr. Fidel Baldovino, incoming PCS Fellow supervising a
cholecystectomy
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August 19, 2012, PCS local chapter together with a Bontoc General Hospital Ambulance
team serve as medics to about 60 mountain bikers during the Extreme Mountain Biking
Challenge along the unpaved, uphill winding and treacherous Bontoc-Mainit road on a foggy
rainy day. Minor injuries include bruises and strains
Fellow: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas
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September 8, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Provincial Government- Far North Medical and Training
Center. Minor Surgical Mission. Far North Medical and Training Center, Luna, Apayao. 60
patients attended to. 45 minor operations/excisions.
Fellows (above picture): Drs. Bayani Tecson, Armen Posadas, Israel Yasay
Below: Dr. Israel Yasay
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October 27-28, 2012. Minor and Major Surgical Mission. Luis Hora General Hospital, Bauko
Mountain Province. 6 thyroidectomies, 1 cholecystectomy, 1herniorrhaphy, 1 herniotomy, 3
hemorrhoidectomies, 1 lipoma excision (neck), 1 superficial parotidectomy and 40+ minor
excisions.
Fellows in attendance (above picture): Drs. Samuel Cosme, Israel Yasay
Below: Drs. Joey Ancheta, Fidel Baldovino (incoming fellow)
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B. Public Health Awareness Programs
February 25, 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital- Philippine Chest
Physicians. Heart Month Parade: Happy Feet- Feel Your Heartbeat III. Lay fora, Free
consultations and laboratory examinations. Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio City.
100+ patients catered to
PCS Fellow: Dr. Israel Yasay
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March 15, 2012, in celebration of Women’s Health, the PCS Cordillera Chapter together
with POGS spear head lecture symposiums on Cancer Awareness to about 75 employees of
the Provincial Government of Mountain Province at the Lang-ay Hall of the provincial capitol
building. Specifically, the chapter discussed on breast cancer.
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
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March 23-25, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness. Lepanto Mines
Auditorium, Mangkayan Benguet. Participants: 100+ (Health workers, teachers, government
employees, students and residents). Speakers: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
PCS Fellow: Dr. Israel Yasay
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On April 3,2012, the PCS local chapters reaches out to OPD patient of Bontoc General
Hospital enlightening said clients on basic emergency surgical conditions and procedures as
well as addressing their queries and concerns while waiting for their turn to be seen by the
physicians concerned.
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
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April 8-11, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness. Bontoc General
Hospital, Mountain Province. Participants: 50+ (Health workers, government employees).
Speakers: Dr. Annie Claire B. Pekas and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
Fellow: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas
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May 26, 2012. Lay Forum on Acute Burn Management; Orthopedic Emergencies; Breast,
Colorectal and Lung Cancer Awareness. Philex Mining Corporation, Itogon Benguet.
Participants: 80+ (Health workers, employees and residents).
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Gene L. Estandian, Dr. Johnson J. Tanyee, Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan,
Dr. Armen R. Posadas, Dr. Israel C. Yasay
Fellows: Dr. Gene L. Estandian, Dr. Johnson J. Tanyee, Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Armen R.
Posadas
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June 2, 2012. PCS Cordillera-Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. Lay Forum on Breast and
Lung Cancer Awareness. Asipulo, Ifugao. Participants: 100+ (common folks). Speakers: Dr.
Bayani B. Tecson and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
Fellows: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
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June 17, 2012 as part of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management promotion, a PCS fellow
of the chapter lectures on Medical Management of Trauma Victims and Incident Command
System to members of the Mountain Province Provincial Police Office at
the Multipurpose Building, Bontoc, Mountain Province
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
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July is dedicated as a Nutrition Month and on July 19, 2012, PCS Cordillera was represented
to convince the student of the Mountain Province Comprehensive High School on the
Importance of a Balanced Diet specifically vegetables and backyard gardening.
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
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Adolescent health is also a pressing issue that concerns the youth, that on July 23, 2012, a
PCS fellow member was invited to lecture and discuss Reproductive Health and
Reproductive Diseases to the officers of the different student organizations and teachers at
the Mountain Province General Comprehensive High School.
Speaker: Dr. Annie Claire Pekas, FPCS
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September 6, 2012. PCS Cordillera-BIR Baguio. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal and Lung
Cancer Awareness; Common Pediatric Malignancies. BIR Conference Room, Baguio City.
Participants: 80+ (BIR employees)
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Samuel C. Cosme and Dr. Israel C. Yasay,
Dr. Bayani B. Tecson
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Fellow: Dr. Samuel C. Cosme
September 8, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Provincial Government- Far North Medical and Training
Center. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal and Lung Cancer Awareness. Far North Medical
and Training Center, Luna, Apayao. Participants: 50+ (Health workers, government
employees and residents).
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, Dr. Armen R. Posadas and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
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Fellow: Dr. Israel C. Yasay
September 10, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BGHMC. Lay Forum on Breast and Lung Cancer
Awareness. Out Patient Department BGHMC. Participants: 200+
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
Fellows: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan and Dr. Israel C. Yasay
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September 17, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Baguio City Health Department. Lay Forum on Breast,
Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Baguio City Hall Multi-purpose
auditorium. Participants: 60+ (City Hall Employees).
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, Dr. Romeo R. Concepcion, Jr., Dr. Israel C.
Yasay, Dr. Jo-ann B. Badua
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Fellow: Dr. Jo-ann Badua
September 18, 2012. PCS Cordillera- DepED Division Office. Lay Forum on Breast,
Colorectal, and Lung Cancer Awareness. Lucban Elementary School, Baguio City.
Participants: 200+ (District 1 Elementary School Teachers).
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, Dr. Israel C. Yasay
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Fellows: Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Samuel C. Cosme
September 19, 2012. PCS Cordillera- DepED Division Office. Lay Forum on Breast,
Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Baguio City Central School. Participants:
200+ (District 2 Elementary School Teachers).
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr.
Bayani B. Tecson
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Fellow: Dr.Samuel C. Cosme
September 20, 2012. PCS Cordillera- DepED Division Office. Lay Forum on Breast,
Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness. Quezon Elementary School Auditorium,
Baguio City. Participants: 300+ (District 3 Elementary School Teachers).
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, Dr.Samuel C. Cosme, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr.
Jose L. Ursua
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Fellows: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, Dr.Samuel C. Cosme, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Jose L. Ursua
September 22, 2012. POGS- PCS Cordillera- CORDLIFE. Countdown to a Perfect Pregnancy-
A mother’s class. Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio City. Participants: 50+mothers
and pregnant women.
Speakers (PCS Fellows): Dr. Norma Batnag, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Elizabeth Solang, FPOGS, FPCS,
Dr. Vicenia Balajo, FPOGS, FPCS, Dr. Alice Salvador, FPOGS, FPCS
Fellows: Dr. Quinn Dahilan, Dr. Armen Posadas
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October 27, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal, and Lung Cancer Awareness. Luis Hora
General Hospital, Bauko, Mountain Province. Participants: 20+ health workers, employees.
Speakers: Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, FPCS, Dr. Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
Fellow in above picture: Dr. Samuel Cosme
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October 29, 2012. Lay Forum on Breast, Colorectal, Lung and Cervical Cancer Awareness.
Baguio City National High School Auditorium. Participants: 400+ high school teachers.
Speakers: Dr. Samuel C. Cosme, FPCS, Dr. Bayani Tecson, FPCS, Dr. Jose Ursua, FPCS, Dr.
Israel C. Yasay, FPCS
Fellow: Dr. Jose Ursua
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C. Public Information Campaign (TV Guesting)
June 15, 2012. ABS CBN Naimbag nga Morning Kapamilya Media Coverage: Advocacy
towards 100% Smoke-Free Baguio. Guest: Dr. Israel C. Yasay
Fellow: Dr. Israel Yasay
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August 8, 2012. ABS CBN – DOH CAR Media Coverage: Kapihan sa Baguio- Lung Cancer
Awareness Month. Guest: Dr. Israel C. Yasay
Fellow: Dr. Israel Yasay
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September 5, 2012. ABS CBN- Morning Sky Media Coverage: “Itanong Mo Kay Doc: Cancer
Awareness”. Guests: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Joey
S. Lucas
Fellows: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan
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October 11, 2012. ABS CBN Naimbag nga Morning Kapamilya Media Coverage: Breast
Cancer Awareness Month. Guest: Dr. Bayani B. Tecson
Fellow: Dr. Bayani Tecson
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D. Charitable Activities
February 25, 2012. BGHMC Nurses Association- PCS Cordillera. Concert for a Cause to raise
funds for a staff nurse at BGHMC who will undergo an open heart surgery for MAVR and TV
repair
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February 29, 2012. Compassion Visit to Dr. Francisco L. Hernandez, FPCS (s/p CVA, 2006) at
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital
Fellows: Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Bayani Tecson, Dr. Armen Posadas, Dr. Quinn Dahilan
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July 13, 2012. Condoled with the bereaved of Dr. Keithley Santos, FPCS (charter fellow)
Fellows: Dr. Armen Posadas, Dr. Gene Estandian
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E. Other Projects
June 12, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BBMS. Araw ng Kalayaan Tree Planting Activity. Busol
Watershed, Ambuklao, Baguio City. 100+ trees planted.
Fellows: Dr. Samuel Cosme, Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Bayani Tecson, Dr. Banny Bay Genuino
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July 20, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BBMS- Philippine Pediatric Society Baguio Chapter. Child
Advocacy and Nutrition Activity (Feeding Program). Bethesda Orphanage, Tuding, Itogon,
Benguet. 80 childrencatered to.
Fellows: Dr. Armen Posadas, Dr. Joey Ancheta, Dr. Quinn Dahilan, Dr. Israel Yasay
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August 17, 2012. PCS Cordillera- Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital. “Daram Biag Ko”: Blood
Donation Activity. Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital, Baguio City. 22 donors.
Fellows: Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Gene Estandian
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August 22, 2012. BGH-MC, Department of Surgery Strategic Planning. Baguio General
Hospital Surgical Conference Room, Baguio City
Fellows (above picture): Dr. Romeo Concepcion, Jr (Deparment Chairman)
Below: Drs. Pablo Candelario, Esteban Belmes
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V. SPORTS AND FELLOWSHIP
January 20, 2012. Induction of Officers. El Cielito Inn Baguio City. Attended by 30+ fellows (GS, OB-Gyne,
Ortho, EENT, Neurosurgery, TCVS, Plastic, Pedia Surgery), 7 of whom were charter fellows
Fellows (above picture): R-L: Drs. Damaso Bangaoet, III, Jesus Nigos, Johnson Tanyee, Ruben Sinfuego, Jaime
Almora, Israel Yasay, Armen Posadas, Joey Ancheta, Quinn Dahilan, Voltaire Seares, Annie Claire Pekas, Bayani
Tecson
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Below: Meeting with the PCS President, Vice President and executive secretary (Drs. Max Simbulan and Alfred
Belmonte, Ms. Annette Tolentino)
Other fellows: Israel Yasay, Jaime Almora, Quinn Dahilan, Bayani Tecson
February 18, 2012. Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship for Kalinga Mission. Baguio Country
Club.
Fellows: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Bayani B. Tecson, Dr. Quinn Dahilan
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April 6, 2012. Thanksgiving Dinner and Fellowship for Lepanto Mission. Baguio Country Club
Fellows: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Armen Posadas, Dr. Quinn Dahilan, Dr. Banny Bay Genuino
(incoming fellow)
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March 7-9, 2012. Regional Christian Medical Conference: Doctors in Touch. Brentwood
Apartelle, Brentwood Village, Baguio City. Participants: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Ricardo B.
Runez, Jr, Dr. Howard S. Tovera, Dr. Quinn H. Dahilan, Dr. Norma Batnag
Fellows: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Ricardo B. Runez, Dr. Norma Batnag
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June 17, 2012. PCS Cordillera- BBMS- ABS CBN- City of Baguio. “Karadkad 2012: Fun Run for
a Smoke- Free Baguio” (7 and 12kms run)
Fellows: Dr. Israel C. Yasay, Dr. Gene Estandian, Dr. Joey Ancheta, Dr. Banny Bay Genuino
(incoming fellow)
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August 19, 2012. Philippine College of Chest Physicians- BGHMC. Lung Month Fun Run:
“Takbo Lung” (3,5 and 14kms run)
Fellows: Dr. Jesus Nigos, Dr. Gene Estandian
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September 12, 2012. Philippine College of Surgeons Foundation, Inc. Inter chapter and
Inter specialty Golf Tournament. Eastridge Golf Club, Binangonan, Rizal. PCS Cordillera
team emerged as champion in Class B.
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Fellows: Dr. Israel Yasay, Dr. Damaso Bangaoet, III, Dr. Joey Ancheta, Dr. Bayani Tecson, Dr.
Armen Posadas, Dr. Quinn Dahilan
September 15, 2012. Medicine Week Celebration – Photography Seminar for Doctors. SM
City Baguio.
Fellow: Dr. Bayani Tecson
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September 26, 2012. BBMS-PCS Cordillera. Medicine Week Senior Physicians’ Night. Where
senior doctors were accorded recognition. Hotel Elizabeth, Gibraltar Road, Baguio City. 8
PCS fellows among the awardees.
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Fellows: Dr. Armen Posadas, Dr. Jose Ramos, Dr. Reynaldo Cariaga, Dr. Jose Bugayong, Dr.
Sunga, Dr. Francisco Hernandez, Dr. Alfred Laygo
October 14,2012. BBMS- PCS Cordillera. Basic Marksmanship and Firearm Safety Seminar.
Westpoint Shooting Range, Marcos High way.
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Fellows: Dr. Jose Bugayong, Dr. Armen Posadas
For more pictures of each activity/project, please visit
our website at pcscordillera.org.ph
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