QCMS bagged 10 Awards Cebu City. The QCMS, one of the most active component society of the PMA, bagged 10 awards last May 20, 2016 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City. Our organization is also celebrating our 66th years as a society. We appreciate the recognition bestowed upon us by the PMA during its 109th Annual Convention. It encourages our society for positive change and continue our growth in the service of our community. We would like to thank our members who contributed to our success—we have exceeded our goals. The well being of our members and of the people we gladly serve is our foremost motivation. We will continue to be champions for better health and advocates for a progressive fu-ture for our component society ,in particular and for the PMA ,in general. We are honored by the 10 major awards we received during the Award-ing of Ceremonies in Cebu City. We will continue to work hard and stay humble. Thank you for the recognition.

1. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Medical Society Category 1 First prize.

2. PMA Leadership Award Category 1 First prize – Dr. Angela V. Cruz 3. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Society Secretary Category

1 First prize – Dr. Ma. Mercedes V. Agustin 4. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Society Treasurer Category

1 First prize – Dr. Teresita N. Agda 5. PMA Award for Community Service Category 1 First prize 6. PMA Award for the Most Active Component Societies in Nutrition Activities - Category 1 7. PMA Award for the Most Active Component Society in Child Advocacy -

Category 1 8. PMA Award for the Most Outstanding Adopt-a-Barangay Project - Category 1 9. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Physician - Dr. Wilfredo S. Tagle 10. PMA Award for Distinguished Service – Dr. Marianne O. Dobles

Dr. Jose Asa Sabili, Chairman Committee on Awards gave the welcome address during the Awarding Ceremonies. Dr. Maria Minerva P. Calimag;Jose Asa Sabili; Dr. Ma. Realiza G. Henson and Dr. Danny Yu presented the awards to the Quezon City Medical Society recipients. We would like to thank Dr. Karen V. Conol-Salomon and Dr. Marianne O. Dobles, and Dr. Concepcion P. Argonza who were all present dur-ing this momentous event for our organization.

Secretary, Dr. Ma. Mercedes Agustin

Treasurer, Dr. Teresita N. Agda

PMA Most Outstanding Physician awardee, Dr. Wilfredo S. Tagle, standing in the middle .

Front: L-R: Drs. N. Torregoza; R. Henson; M. Dobles; M. Agustin; R. Cruz-Dalida; Maria Minerva P. Calimag, PMA President; Angela V. Cruz, QCMS President; L. Matulac; T. Agda; M. Cadorna. Back L-R: Dr. M.. Marasi-

gan; Engr. R. Cruz; Dr. M.L. Naguit; Dr. L. Naguit; Col. A. Torregoza; Drs. H. Santos; M. Macalisang; A. Monteiro; F. Cercenia; B. Cercenia; K.G. See; R. Sison; Engr. A. Dalida; Drs. J.A. Matulac & A. Guevarra

FROM THE DESK OF DR. NORMA M. TORREGOZA OVER-ALL CHAIR, 32ND ANNUAL CONVENTION INCOMING PRESIDENT, 2016-2017 Greetings! Healthy living to all! On behalf of the Quezon City Medical Society I have the pleasure of welcoming you to our 32nd An-nual Convention, on June 23-24 at the Crowne Plaza, Galleria, Quezon City. Our theme for this year is “Unity in Diversity Towards a Healthy Lifestyle”. From time to time, we ignore ourselves because of how fast life is going. We take the stress, the sleepless nights for granted and at the end of a work-filled week we go through the evening with another sleepless hours of night life. It seems that these days taking care of ourselves is a luxury rather than a necessity. Our theme is dedicated to reigniting our motivation to take good care of ourselves. As “cliché” as it may sound, the best investment we can have at any given time is the investment we put to our-selves and our health. With our experts in their own field, we can have an inner peace to keep us sane in this sometimes crazy world. Let us keep life beautiful. Good health is beautiful. I wish you all good health, wealth. love and time to enjoy them. God bless us all and hope to see you!

President, Dr. Angela V. Cruz

PRESIDENT’S REPORT ANGELA V. CRUZ, M.D. Quezon City Medical Society was again in the limelight during the PMA 109th Annual Convention at Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City on May 17-20, 2016. Our 22 delegates were from the Past Presidents, Executive Board, Auxiliary to the QCMS & 2 secretaries. It was a full force activity, as once again QCMS was the over all chair of the Or-ganizing Committee, chaired by the indefatigable Former President & Governor Dr. Realiza G. Henson. It was really a successful conven-tion. The highlight of that convention was the awarding ceremonies which QCMS got 10 prestigious awards. QCMS Meetings: December 10 – Electronic Media Committee Meeting January 7 – Special Meeting for APPA January 12 – 3rd Organizing Committee Meeting January 20 – Conference PTB at Q.C. Health Department January 21 – 7th Board Meeting January 21 – 7th Board Meeting February 23 – 10a.m. Souvenir Program Comm. Meeting

12n.n. 8th Board Meeting March 1 – Organizing Committee Meeting March 4 – Awards Committee Meeting March 29 – Secretariat Meeting March 31 – 9th Board Meeting April 12 – 5th Organizing Comm. Meeting April 21 – 10th Board Meeting May 5 – Budget & Finance Committee Meeting May 10 – 6th Organizing Committee Meeting May 12 – Special Meeting for PMA 109th Annual Convention May 24 – Awards Committee Meeting Community Outreach: November 28 – Medical Mission at Parish of Mary Immaculate

Lecture on Drug Abuse at Brgy. Sta. Cruz November 29 – Lecture on Drug Abuse at FEU December 3 – Christmas Gift-giving: 2pm at Servant of Charity & 4pm at Father Monti Foundation December 5 – Medical Mission at Parish of Immaculate Concepcion. December 10 – Christmas Gift-giving: Busilak Learning Center & Senior Citizens of Brgy. Aguardiente December 12 – Medical Mission at Bulacan January 16 – Gusi Peace Prize Foundation Medical Mission at Indang Cavite January 21 – Bato Bato Pick at Brgy. Bahay Toro, Q.C. January 22 – Environmental Health & Sanitation: Donation of Broom, Dustpan & Trashcan to 5 Districts January 28 – Drug Abuse Lecture at Barangay Talayan, Quezon City January 30 – Medical Mission at Parish of Mary Immaculate February 4 – Medical Mission at Barangay Sto. Domingo, Q. C. February 11 – Medical Mission at Barangay Manresa, Quezon City February 13 – Drug Abuse Lecture at Barangay Sta. Lucia, Q. C. February 21 – Drug Abuse Lecture at Barangay Fairview, Q. C. February 27 – Drug Abuse Lecture at Nagkaisang Nayon, Q. C. February 29 – Medical Mission at Barangay Sto. Cristo, Quezon City March 1 – Mercury Medical Mission at Cubao, Quezon City March 3 – Medical Mission at San Mateo Rizal March 5 - Drug Abuse Lecture at Barangay Culiat March 8 – Pap Smear at Barangay Bahay Toro March 13 - Drug Abuse Lecture at Ciudad Cristia Resort San Mateo Rizal March 15 - Drug Abuse Lecture at Doña Aurora High School April 16 – Medical Mission at House of Refuge Brgy. Bahay Toro, Q.C.

Symposium November 26 – Therapharma Symposium at Centris, Quezon City January 14 – QCMS District II “Basic Skin Care” by Dr. Francisca Dl. Roa at QCMS Boardroom January 19 – QCMS District V/Folares “The Role of Endothelium in Preserving Vascular Integrity” by Dr. Verner Gregory Veloso at Max’s Circle, Q.C. January 21 – QCMS District II “Epidemiology of HIV-AIDS” by Dr. Ramon Jason Javier at Fiesta Island Seafood Hub cor. Visayas & Congressional Ave., Q.C. January 23 – Menarini Lecture at Edsa Shangri-la Hotel January 29 – District III & IV/Mirabell Breakfast Symposium “ Im muno Plus (Mirabell’s Bovine Colostrum) What are the evidences?” by Dr. Vic Fileto Chua at Figaro East Avenue, Q.C. QCMS Symposium “Proper Filling-out of Death Certificate” by Dr. Ma. Lourdes Eleria at QCMS Board Room. February 12 – QCMS/Isopharma “Management of GERD: The Alginate Alternative” by Dr. Jose Sollano at Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue Q.C. March 3 – QCMS-Pediatrica Interhospital Research Paper Contest at PMA Auditorium March 11 – District II Symposium “Dengue: Recognition & Manage ment” by Dr. Florentina Uy Ty at Fiesta Island Seafood Hub Visayas cor. Congressional Ave., Q.C. March 14 – District II Symposium “How to Process Drug Dependents for Rehabilitation” by Dr. Angela V. Cruz at Peach Blossoms Restaurant, North Avenue, Q.C. April 18 – QCMS/Isopharma “Revisiting Sore Throat” by Dr. Natividad Almazan at Microtel UP Technohub April 22 – District V/Biomedis “Respiratory Tract Infection in Focus” by Dr. Ronald Panaligan at Casa Renato Dahlia St. (near FEU NRMF), Q.C. PMA and Other activities December 13 – PMA Christmas Party at PMA Auditorium January 14 – PMA Organizing Committee Meeting January 24 - PMA-Unilab Regional Assembly for NCR January 27 - APPA Fellowship & Dinner March 13 – PMA National & QCMS Local Election at PMA Auditorium, North Ave., QC March 28 – Canvassing of PMA Election at PMA Auditorium

UNITY IN DIVERSITY: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH BY ANGELA V. CRUZ, MD

Greetings to my colleagues! In my tenure, I have worked towards the vision of the QCMS—I have fulfilled our mission, that is to improve the quality of life of the mem-bers of the organization which I have served. I have served the organiza-tion as well as with all the people with whom I have worked every day. Medical knowledge has changed furiously fast. The ways and the speed which the medical profession in relationship with the environment have changed tremendously. This instant change meant that I have to respond to the varying demand of service to our fellow doctors and the care of those who are mar-ginalized. As President of the QCMS, I was able to respond to the ever changing environment and demands of our organization. Organizational and operational excellence are components of good governance in our society. I have viewed my profession more broadly because the QCMS is a part of a network of relationships and partnership with the PMA, the government and the communities in QC. To meet the challenges of the changing times, I have committed to spend time necessary to engage in both my personal and professional growth through continuing medical education and other learning experiences. The motivation to improve oneself is the greatest gift. I hope you will learn from all the CME we have prepared.

GOVERNOR’S REPORT ROSARIO B. CRUZ-DALIDA, M.D. I am glad to report that I have fulfilled my task as Governor to the best of my ability. I would like to thank the QCMS and the PMA for this opportunity in serving our fellow doctors. The meetings and organizing events was worth all the effort. This is a line list of all the activities I have participated from November—May 2016. November 26 – Attended the 5th QCMS Board Meeting at QCMS

Boardroom December 10 – Attended QCMS Christmas Gift-giving to students of

Busilak Learning Center & Senior Citizens of Brgy. Aguardiente Sta. Monica Novaliches, Q.C.

December 13 – Attended the PMA 7th Board of Governors Meeting at Penthouse, 11th Flr. Phil. National Red Cross Headquar-ters Mandaluyong City.

During the BOG Meeting is the simultaneous signing of Cooperation Agreement between PMA President Dr. Minerva Calimag and Phil. Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon

Attended PMA Christmas Party at PMA Auditorium. Red Cross Basic Life Support for Emergency & Disaster preparedness.

December 15 – QCMS 6th Executive Board Meeting at QCMS Board Room

December 17 – PMA Employee Service Award at PMA Board Room QCMS Christmas Party at PMA Auditorium January 7 – QCMS Special Meeting for APPA (Association of Philip pine Physicians in America) Dinner & Fellowship on January 27, 2016 January 9 – PMA 8th Board of Governors Meeting at Plaza Alemania Hotel, Iligan City Fellowship Dinner with Lanao del Sur Medical Society at Plaza Alemania Hotel, Iligan City January 10 – Lanao del Sur Medical Society Regional Assembly at Amai Pakpak Medical Center Gym, Marawi City. January 12 – QCMS 3rd Organizing Committee Meeting at QCMS Board Room. January 21 – 7th QCMS Board Meeting at QCMS Boardroom QCMS District II Scientific Symposium “Epidemiology of HIV-Aids” by Dr. Ramon Jason Javier at F.I.S.H. Visayas Ave. corner Congressional Ave., Q.C. January 22 – Committee on Environmental Health & Sanitation,do nation of brooms, dustpans and trash cans to Districts I to V. January 23 – Lecture on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with QCMS Officers at Edsa Shangri-la Mandaluyong City. January 24 – PMA-Unilab CME Regional Assembly for NCR at Ba yanihan Center Unilab Mandaluyong City. January 27 – PMA-APPAF Dialogue at PMA Boardroom @ 4:00 p.m. PMA & APPA (Association of Philippine Physicians in America) Dinner and Fellowship at PMA Auditorium, North Avenue, QC @ 6:00 p.m. January 29 – QCMS Symposium on “Proper Filling-out of Death Cer

tificate” by Dr. Ma. Lourdes Eleria at QCMS Office February 3 – PMA Employee Power of Now as Spokesperson February 6 – PMA 9th Regular Board of Governors Meeting at Sum mit Ridge Hotel Tagaytay City. Southern Tagalog Region Fellowship Night at Wind Residences, Tagaytay City. February 7 – PMA-Unilab CME Regional Assembly for Southern Tagalog Region at Summit Ridge Hotel Tagaytay City. February 18 – PMA Convention Organizing Meeting at PMA Board room 6:00 p.m. February 23 – 8th QCMS Board Meeting at QCMS Boardroom February 24 – PMA: One Heart, One Sharing Love Concert by Stephanie Reese at Music Museum. March 1 – 4th QCMS Organizing Committee Meeting at QCMS Boardroom March 3 – 18th QCMS-Pediatrica Interhospital Research Paper Con test at PMA Auditorium March 5 – PMA 10th Regular Board of Governors Meeting at Greenleaf Hotel, Gen. Santos City. SEM (South Eastern Mindanao) Fellowship Night at Gen. Santos Doctors Hospital Gen. Santos City 5:30 p.m. onwards. March 6 – SEM Regional Assembly at Pandan Function Room, Greenleaf Hotel Gen. Santos City Business Meeting followed at Basil Function Room. March 13 – PMA National & QCMS Local Election at PMA Auditorium March 31 – QCMS 9th Executive Board Meeting at QCMS Boardroom PMA Convention Organizing Committee Meeting April 16 – PMA 11th Regular Board of Governors Meeting, St. Ellis Hotel Legaspi City. Fellowship Night at Legaspi Medical Society. April 17 – PMA / Unilab CME Regional Assembly for Bicol Region, followed by Business Meeting As Governor, I wish to thank you and best wishes for our incoming QCMS Officers of the Executive Board. I am signing off now, my friends, till we meet again.

ALL SET FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL CONVENTION

AT THE CROWNE PLAZA MANILA GALLERIA The theme of this convention will deal with “Unity in Diver-sity Towards a Healthy Lifestyle” It will feature several scientific ses-sions. The sessions will be fruitful and practical for all physicians in attaining continuing medical education and professional develop-ment. The poster and layout was designed by Dr. Richie Roy Ryan L. Reyes. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Ysabel Lopez-Nazal. A time for learning and a time for meeting fellow doctors , this will foster camaraderie among our profession and peers. The afternoon of the second day is allotted for the induction of new members of QCMS. We are elated by the new members com-ing to our society. The evening will be a time for Fellowship and Induction of new officers of the association for the incoming year. We are definitely excited with all this preparation.

SECRETARY’S REPORT MA. MERCEDS V. AGUSTIN, M.D. This is the last quarter issue. So far the society run smoothly, we have attended medical missions, round table discus-sions and other activities with partnership with the pharmaceutical industry.

The board approved budget for the coming PMA and QCMS Convention. We also approved the budget for the repair of the leak-ing roof in our office.

We have prepared well and implemented the plan during the 109th PMA Convention in Lahug, Cebu City. The society was tasked to help and facilitate the flow of the program during the Opening Ceremonies last May 18, 2016. Congratulations!

The QCMS, one of the largest component society of the PMA won several major PMA Awards. The awarding ceremony was held at the 109th PMA Annual Convention in Lahug, Cebu City.

The dedication of the QCMS Officers and contribution of its members have helped our society gain recognition with 10 awards. We have been highly motivated in our various projects and activities which supported our advocacies for environment, child health, well-ness of the community and assistance to the marginalized sectors of our city. We are honored by the 10 major awards we received during the Awarding of Ceremonies. We have worked hard and will stay hum-ble. Thank you for the recognition and support. The following awards were given to QCMS:

1. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Medical Society Cate-gory 1 First prize. 2. PMA Leadership Award Category 1 First prize – Dr. Angela V. Cruz 3. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Society Secretary

Category 1 First prize – Dr. Ma. Mercedes V. Agustin 4. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Component Society Treasurer

Category 1 First prize – Dr. Teresita N. Agda 5. PMA Award for Community Service Category 1 First prize 6. PMA Award for the Most Active Component Societies in Nutrition Activities - Category 1 7. PMA Award for the Most Active Component Society in Child Advo-

cacy - Category 1 8. PMA Award for the Most Outstanding Adopt-a-Barangay Project - Category 1 9. PMA Award for Most Outstanding Physician – Dr. Wilfredo S. Tagle 10. PMA Award for Distinguished Service – Dr. Marianne O. Dobles

We would like to thank Dr. Angela V. Cruz for leading the QCMS for this achievement . She was ably supported by the execu-tive board and officers of the five districts. We appreciate the help we got from all our members. Thank you for the motivation.

TREASURER’S REPORT TERESITA N. AGDA, M.D. I will report the financial status during the Business Meeting on June 23, 2016 during the convention. We hope you can attend.

We would like to reiterate that one of the requirements

for PhilHealth accreditation is a good standing status from the

component society. QCMS and PMA members have to pay

their membership dues to maintain their good standing status. Figure 1. This is a graphical representation of the status of QCMS membership in 2015-2016 . 84% are regular members; 15% are new to the society and 1% are new life members.

Figure 2. The line graph below shows the number of members (new, active regular, life and total active members) from 2011 to 2015. There is a decreasing trend in the number of regular members and there is steady state in the number of new members. We enjoin eve-ryone to encourage fellow doctors to become activemembers of both PMA and QCMS.

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Physicians in Nation Building The Filipino has decided and made the choice for their lead-ers. We join the nation in supporting President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo.

Good governance for the nation is the key that will propel it to pros-perity, global respect and recognition.

QCMS has spread the word that the citizens are empowered to carve their own destiny through their responsible and wise choice. The people have chosen their new leaders for the next six years. The. QCMS have enticed their stakeholders in their advocacy to choose leaders who will put Health of citizenry as priority, leaders who will continue to improve economic performance, and leaders who will further improve good governance.

According to Dr. Mechael Angelo Marasigan, “They must exemplify knowledge & understanding of their profession and a sheer love and lifelong dedication to the masses that they serve.”

May our new set of elected leaders uphold the following qualities: 1. Values and vision as they encompass the essence of true leader-

ship 2. Integrity with a good track record of honesty to ensure a non-

corruption reign. 3. Good communication skills to be able to effectively relay his/her

plans for the society and be able to listen attentively to the voice of his/her constituents.

4. Sense of humor for him to show his humane persona to the public that he serves.

5. Commitment to pursue their vision and goals and the tenacity to finish their tasks/programs/projects to the end.

6. Role model to emulate and to inspire by the things that he does, the accomplishments that he achieved.

7. Intelligence and competence to rule and lead people to progress and the ability to learn fast.

8. Servanthood through selflessness because a servant leader priori-tizes people first before himself.

9. Executive leadership to direct his people – that is – to lead, moti-vate, delegate, coordinate, supervise. He shares governance with the people under him because he can not do the multifac-eted task alone.

10. Confidence that radiates as he serves the people not merely an arrogance gait or an aura of superiority felt with his presence.

11. Open mindedness as he listens to the people’s voice and the power to change behaviors.

12. They should be able to reach the very basic unit of every Filipino and advocate for the holding on to the values of the“Pamilyang Pilipino.”

No longer are the citizens tied or kept mum on political affairs. Their voice and actions can change the future of the Philippines and the life of the Filipinos. The people have decided. Let us all continue our roles in nation building. The QCMS played an important role in the apostolate and advocacy to put health of the nation in the fore-front . Let us all support our new elected leaders and go forward in building a better nation. We welcome change. Congratulations to Dr. Irineo C. Bernardo, III, our newly elected President for the PMA. We also extend our sincerest greetings to all the newly elected Governors and members of the PMA National Officers 2016-2017.

Joint PMA And APPA Formal Dinner and Fellowship

The QC Medical Society with Dr. Angela V. Cruz, president of the QCMS was given the opportunity to be in charge of the program flow of the joint meeting, dinner and fellowship of the Philippine Medical Association and Association of Philippine Physicians in America held at the PMA Auditorium, North Avenue, QC last January 27, 2016. We ushered in all the members, guests, delegates and dignitaries in this event. There were two hundred attendees to this successful event.

We were glad to be a part of this momentous occasion of intense networking, bonding and camaraderie. The Governor of the Quezon City Region, Dr. Rosario B. Cruz-Dalida welcomed the delegates and guests. Dr. Maria Minerva P. Calimag, PMA President gave an inspirational message and recognized the invaluable contribution of the Association of Philippine Physicians in America in medical mis-sion, philantrophic and humanitarian service to the Filipino nation. Dr. Marianne L. Ordonez-Dobles, M.D.

QCMS participated in the PMA UNILAB Regional Assembly “One PMA, One Health, One Nation. Mandaluyong City. Sunday, January 24, 2016. The QCMS joined the PMA UNILAB continuing medical education and regional assembly for the National Capital Region. This was hosted by the Rizal Region. Twenty two QCMS members with their President, Dr. Angela V. Cruz, helped in the pro-cessional and opening ceremonies. Dr. Cruz also introduced Atty. Jose C. Montemayor who discussed the “Changing Landscape of Medical Malpractice in the Information Era. “ There were five other topics in the event including medical care; atopic dermatitis; and laxatives. Later in the afternoon, a meeting of the presidents and secretaries of the various component societies on the issues and concerns affecting each society was tackled in the assembly. The activity was productive and interesting for all the participants.

KAREN GEMMA SEE, M.D. President, QCMS District III CHAMPIONING GOOD GOVERNANCE: THE BARANGAY HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL January 26-29, 2016. Dr. Karen Gemma A. See, president of District III QCMS, facilitated the “Orientation on Barangay Health and Man-agement Council among selected Barangay Leaders, District Health Officers and Dental Supervisors of the QC Health Department at Lake Hotel, Tagaytay City last January 2016. The topics included the creation of BHMC in every barangay. The implementing guidelines for the establishment of BHMC to coordinate and collaborate health needs with the socio economic priorities of each barangay. There were three facilitators in the 4 day discussion, in coordination with (SIAPS) Systems for Improve Access to Pharma & Sectors., a non-government organization advocating for good governance and man-agement of health service delivery. Dr. See helped orient and facilitate the learning process of the follow-ing batches and their respective representatives were : First batch: April 25-29, 2016, District I – Toro Hills (headed by Dr. de Guzman); District II – Barangay Bagong Silangan; District III - all 37 Barangays have been set as BHMC; District IV – Tatalon Health Centers; District V – Fairview Health Center (Dr. Aida Carriaga); Dis-trict VI – Culiat Health Center. The BHMC helps improve the follow-ing activities:

Facilitation for new Infrastructure ( new health center) Purchase and acquisition of equipment such as a new dental

chair and dental supplies Access to Medicines and vaccines Provision of TB meds for children Training of TB task force volunteer Allocation of budget for Buntis Congress, TB Assembly, Youth

and Senior Citizen Congress Implementing Cervical Cancer Screening through Visual Acetic

Wash and Mass Pap smear Empowering health workers in better health service delivery Initiation of Blood letting activity Organization and talks on Usapang Pangkabataan (Adolescent

Health) Counseling on Family Planning among Community members

Dr. Karen Gemma See is the outgoing President of QCMS District III and avid advocate of Governance and Management of Health Ser-vice through BHMC. We would like to thank Dr. de Guzman and Dr.

Verdades Pena-Linga, City Health Officer, QCHD for the initiative.

DISTRICT 1 Activities:

May 23, 2016. Dr. Monteiro & Dr. Angel de Guzman conducted an HIV counseling and testing among pregnant moms at Project 6 Health Center. Free HIV testing and counseling and RPR screening (STI screen) was done among 34 mothers attending pre-natal clinics. May 24, 2016. TB-HIV screening for 16 patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis as part of HIV prevention and control strategywas done at Project 6 QC. May 25, 2016. Cervical cancer screening and Pap smear among 52 women of reproductive age group. Visual acetic acid wash (VIA) was offered to 54 women avail-ing of this service.

QCMS: 66 Years of Serving, Sharing and Caring CELEBRATING LIFE, MAKING IT HAPPEN BY ARNOLD E. MONTEIRO MD In the elite executive corps of the Philippine Bureaucracy, the CESO’s – the Career Executive Service Officers – are found. These officers are a pool of well-selected and development – oriented man-agers who provide competent and faithful service. They undergo rigorous selection process.

At the QCMS, another group of CESO’s exist – the Care Experts and Service Oriented Physicians. These are physician experts who have been sharing their expertise of caring for the last 66 years.

As it celebrates its 66th year, the association reflects on its achieve-ments:

* Healing ministrations through free clinics, medical mission and other health care programs in conjunction with Department of Health and the Philippine Medical Association.

* Community Development and civic action programs including gift giving projects to street children and to the elderly. It has also its ongoing Clean and Green Program.

* Improvement of its membership program with provision of benefits for its eligible members, enhancement of their pro-fessional development and protection of their rights and privileges.

* Fundraising projects * Socio-cultural indigency programs * Continuing medical education program. * Strong support for all PMA programs and activities.

Historically, QCMS has the following milestones: 1975-1976 : QCMS was subdivided into 4 districts following the

corresponding QC political districts. 1995 : QCMS became a region of the PMA separate from the

Central Tagalog Region 1996 : QCMS as an NGO was officially accepted as a represen-

tative member of the Local Health Board of Quezon City. 2006 – 2007 : A portion of QCMS District II was designated as

District V through a QCMS Board Resolution which was approved by the QCMS General Membership Assembly.

The growth of QCMS has always been based on strong set of values and nurturing relationship and unity among the fellowship of physi-cians and these are to be cherished and celebrated as part of the 66th – year anniversary.

Through the 6 decades of its existence, the QCMS remain true to its commitment to contribute to the excellent healthcare delivery system to its patients and community at large in partnership with Department of Health, Quezon City government and Philippine Medical Associa-tion.

In the years ahead, through its league of physician CESOs, QCMS is determined to continue sharing the highest quality of care that can only be achieved through continuous education and research.

Good Governance & Ethical Standards of QCMS Leadership QCMS plays a vital role in the promotion of medicine for the better-

ment of the public health and the advancement of the interest of phy-sicians and their patients and the lobbying of legislation favorable for physicians and patients and the contribution for the continuous im-provement of medical education. The QCMS therefore embodies a community of stakeholders – medical professional and other health-care workers, communities, patients and the Filipinos as a whole. As the society carries out its mission and vision, it never fails to take into consideration its concern for the welfare of the stakeholders and so-ciety and maximize their wealth in terms of health. This is govern-ance, in the narrow and broader sense of the world. However, good governance in the leadership of QCMS can only be ensured through implementation of ethical standards. It is ideal then to create an Ethi-cal Standards Code for Good Governance for QCMS Leadership that transcends to its members and its stakeholders. Ethical standards 1. Upholding public interest with commitment, fairness and transpar-entcy The leaders and members of the society prioritize public interest over personal interest. In the discharge of their care service, they try their best to be fair without discrimination without regard to friendship or personal gain, decide based on merit and with justify actions, mini-mize bureaucracy and open & transparent in all their actions.

2. Professionalism, Accountability and Integrity As servant leaders, the officers of the QCMS lead in implement-ing the set of standards and values defined by the society. They are role models to emulate in bearing an impeccable stamp of integrity. The society as whole functions as an untarnished wall of honesty and integrity in serving the interest of the public and preserving the name of the society. The society’s professional accountability de-mands that the physicians and medical professionals abide by the expectations by the public at large, regulatory bodies and the market/consumers.

3. Professional Competence QCMS sharing and caring services has to be maintained at the highest level of efficiency so its leadership and members keep at-tuned with the modern trends of medical practices, communication IT tools and their judicious use, technical skills, clinical reasoning, and values. The Society take initiatives to continuously upgrade compe-tence levels of its leaders and its members providing “competent medical care with full professional skill in accordance with the current standards of care, compassion, independence and respect for hu-man dignity” as stated in the Code of Ethics of the PMA.

4. Social and Civic Responsibility Based on Code of Ethics of Philippine Medical Society, the physi-cian has the title “friend of mankind”. True to this commitment, the QCMS physicians carry out their professional duties with due consid-eration to the public they serve, fulfill their civic duties through medi-cal missions and other health related programs, coordinate with local and civic leaders in their services in the community. 5. Global Competitiveness Asean integration in 2015 provided the challenges of dynamism and interconnectedness. QCMS rise up to the global standards and maintain levels of medical practices fully aligned with global best practices. The established Code of Ethics for Good Governance of the QCMS make sure that only the competent and morally fit medical -

Professionals are admitted to the throngs of the society and that all these medical practitioners abide by professional excellence in ac-cordance to highest ethical standards of medical practice. We can now claim that Good Governance make the QCMS a better society.

FEATURE: New Communication Tools for QCMS Executives: Information technology has grown in leaps and bounds and QCMS is not left behind in the state of antiquity. In healthcare com-munications, there is a changing landscape—consumers are con-nected nearly everywhere they go, providers have new avenues for communication, being visible in extremely important and both doctors and patients are turning to a variety of products to aid in diagnosis, recovery and preventive care. QCMS is running a section of the health care system so its executives are technologically on the front lines as they are the voice of that section of the healthcare system. It was therefore imperative that QCMS executives embraced technol-ogy to enable and advance its missions and long-term strategic vi-sions thus it has created its website—www.qcmedicalsociety.org With the website, social networking among its members, the patients and the community is readily available. When we talk of social media, otherwise referred to as “Web 2.0” or social networking, we refer to internet-based tools that allow individuals and communities to gather and communicate; to share information, ideas, personal messages, images and other con-tent and in some cases to collaborate with other users in real time. The social media sites provide a lot of features that serve different purposes for individual users. For QCMS, social media tools can be used to share infor-mation, debate health care policy and practice issues, to promote health behaviors and engage with the public and to educate and in-teract with patients, caregivers, students, colleagues. QCMS can use social media to improve health outcomes, develop a professional network, increase personal awareness of news and discoveries, mo-tivate patients and provide health information to the community. QCMS executives, the physicians who are QCMS members and non-members, can join online communities and they can read articles, listen to experts, research and medical developments, con-sult colleagues regarding patient issues and network. They can share ideas, practice management challenges, make referrals, dis-seminate the research and engage in health advocacy. There are a lot of websites that can be beneficial to QCMS executives and the society as a whole but the following are just ex-amples of the most popular sites social media tools. Google In medicine, communication is the cornerstone. With Google, QCMS executives can help users make more empowered and informed healthcare decisions, give relevant health information not only to patients but to physician colleagues who need good clini-cal notes. Facebook Facebook already knows who are friends are and the kind of things that grab our attention. But with its facebook—qcmedicalsoc@yahoo.com, QCMS can create support communities that would connect facebook users suffering from various ailments as preventive care or patients suffering similar ailments and thus want to share experience or even those requiring organ donors.

Twitter Twitter’s simplicity of functional design, speed of delivery and ability to connect two or more people around the world provides QCMS executives a powerful means of communication, idea-sharing and collaboration. Twitter can be used by QCMS for the following purposes based on the 140 uses of twitter in healthcare from Phil Baumann twitter article on the topic: 1. Tissue recruitment (for kidney & other organ including blood) 2. Epidemiological survey 3. Disaster alerting and response 4. Emergency response team management 5. Supportive care for patients and family members 6. Diabetes management (blood glucose tracking) 7. Maintaining a personal health diary 8. Adverse event reporting in the clinical setting and other pharma-

ceutical functions 9. Emitting critical laboratory values to nurses and physicians 10. Providing smoking cessation assistance 11. Medical appliance support (at home—colostomy, infusion

pumps, etc.) 12. Information on women’s health 13. Product safety alert 14. Food safety alert 15. Pain management 16. Community health outreach 17. Patients—sharing for health experiences 18. Stress management 19. DOH. QCMS health programs activities 20. Tracking toxic diseases 21. Tracking HIV news 22. Tracking influenza alerts from CDC 23. Issuing/exchanging dietary tips 24. Case Management functions 25. Clinical education coordination 26. Post discharge patient consultations Wellness Apps Health and wellness apps are mobile application programs that offer health related services on smartphones, tablet PCs and other communication devices. QCMS executives can use these apps for health promotion including: 1. Sports and fitness tracking 2. Diet and Nutrition 3. Weight loss coaching 4. Medical advice 5. Stress reduction 6. Pregnancy 7. Hospital selection These health and wellness apps are only limited to promo-tion, awareness and are not focused on diagnosis and treatment. Blogs Blogs are the oldest and most established form of social media and it has been used in medicine since 2004 according to Grajales et al, 2014 (PubMed). If one writes a topic of interest in the blog, this can be shared and viewed over and over again that it goes “viral” thus creating an online presence.

QCMS can publish a large amount of health information in a variety of media—text, video, and audio—in an open forum then readers can respond to published content with their comments. There is therefore an ongoing dialogue between the blogger and his/her audience. The QCMS president’s blog can be created so that the President can communicate with the members of the society, his/her colleagues and other healthcare providers and the public. You Tube You tube is a media sharing site that offer a large selection of social media tools that QCMS can optimize for viewing, sharing and embedding digital media content on the Web. For QCMS, it can be an important resource for education, community building and mar-keting. In general, QCMS can now use social media for: 1. Professional networking QCMS executives and members communicate among themselves on patient issues, ethics, politics, biostatistics, best prac-tices, career strategies and support environment for subspecializing colleagues. QCMS can also utilize social media as crowd sourcing where they can harness the knowledge and skills of the community to solve problems or gather information and options. 2. Professional education QCMS can utilize social media to improve clinical educa-tion—to enhance clinical students’ understanding of communication, professionalism and ethics. Webminars can be initiated by QCMS through social media. 3. Organization Promotion QCMS can use social media to enhance organizational visi-bility, to market services, provide venue for announcing activities—promotions, medical missions, and fundraising and to provide a channel for patients resources and education. 4. Patient care Although there are risks to the use of social media for direct patient care, QCMS can slowly introduce the practice with guidelines. Social media can be used for interacting with and monitoring pa-tients, for encouraging behavioral changes and drug adherence. 5. Patient education QCMS can use social media to improve patients’ access to health care information and to serve as an educational resource. The society can also entice cooperation from patients to participate in their researches especially on HIV, chronic diseases management, smoke cessation, weight management and maternal or infant care. 6. Public Health programs QCMS can utilize social media to mobilize a large groups of people to greater progress toward public health goals. A new track-ing technology can now be use to respond rapidly to disaster and to monitor the health and welfare of populations. Social media may have its benefits but it also present potential risk to patients and healthcare professionals: 1. Poor quality of information The health information posted on the social media may be limited in terms of quality and reliability. The information can also be unreferenced, incomplete or informal. QCMS can guide patients to credible websites that are peer-reviewed and where information is subject to quality control.

2. Damage to professional image - There could be topics posted in the social media that is of unprofessional content and can reflect on the QCMS or the PMA as a whole. - Images, posts and comments like or shared can create wrong impressions or wrong perceptions. 3. Breaches of patient privacy Requiring the patients’ profile in social media can invade their privacy. QCMS can provide “safeguards standards” to protect patients rights. 4. Violation of the patient-health care boundary Since the health care provider often interacts with the pa-tient through the social media. s/he may violate the patient-HCP boundary even if the patient initiated the interaction. HCPs should therefore be familiar with the privacy settings and terms of agree-ment of the social media platform that they are using so that profes-sional dealing between the patient and the HCP can be maintained. 5. Licensing issues With social media, QCMS can check that physicians do not abuse prescribing privileges, exhibit unprofessional behavior, misrep-resent credentials and inappropriately use social media so that li-censes will not be revoked or punishment be imposed. 6. Legal Issues With social media, some rights can be applied—freedom of speech, freedom from search and seizure and right to privacy but these rights can be successfully challenged by QCMS. The use of social media and other new communication tools for QCMS executives can promote individual and public health, pro-fessional development and advancement so the QCMS executives take it upon themselves to lead by example. - to use these social media tools widely and prudently as careless use will pose formidable risks. -provide guidelines to be used by PCPs as sound and use-ful principles to avoid pitfalls.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION ON : Role of Endothelium and Antioxidants

January 19, 2016 Tuesday. Sixteen QCMS doctors attended the symposium on “The role of endothelium in Pressuring Vascular In-tegrity” at Max’s Restaurant, QC Circle, Quezon City. Dr. Ahmed C. Ibad, President of District V welcomed the speaker Dr. Verner Greg-ory Veloso (a geriatrician and also a member of the QCMS). He talked about antioxidant a substance that inhibits oxidation, espe-cially one used to counteract the determination of molecules. He talked about certain molecules and rituxide that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism. Antioxidants may possibly reduce the risks of cancer, endothelium dysfunction and cardiovascular related disease. Antioxidants clearly shows that many benefits to our body. The continuing professional education activity was a success. Dr. Norma M. Torregoza, Vice President of QCMS reminded the audience of the forth coming 32nd Annual Convention on June 23 to 24, 2016

8th Board Meeting QCMS Board Room February 23, 2016

Souvenir Program Committee Meeting QCMS Board Room February 23, 2016

Electronic Media Committee Meet-ing QCMS Board

Room December 10, 2015

6th Board

Meeting QCMS Board Room

Decem-ber 17, 2015

3rd Organizing Committee Meeting QCMS Board Room January 12, 2016 7th Board Meeting QCMS Board Room January 21, 2016

Christmas Gift Giving at Busilak Learning Center (Adapted School) held at QCMS Board Room December 10, 2015

Gift Giving Activity at Father Monti Foundation December 3, 2015

Gift Giving at Servant of Charity Shelter Home December 3, 2015

QCMS: Caring

Mentoring Serving

“Good Governance has Its Own Rewards”

Going Strong on

Its

66 years of

Service

Delos Santos Medical Center wins the Grand Prize at the

18th QCMS-Pediatrica Interhospital Research Paper Contest.

The QCMS in coordination with Pediatrica held its 18th inter-hospital research paper contest last March 3, 2016 at the PMA audi-torium. Dr. Agnes Calleja prepared the educational and professional event to enhance further research and medical knowledge. This annual project aims to seek solution to problems encountered in health care delivery and innovative approach to issues and con-cerns faced by pediatricians and clinicians in the hospital and in the community. The judges were: Norman Maghuyop, M.D., Violeta Val-derama, M.D. & Antonio Ligsay, M.D. The following papers were discussed in the contest: “The Accuracy of Dengue NS1 Antigen test for the Early Diagnosis of Dengue Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta analysis” Delos Santos Medical Center by Charles Likamto, M.D. GRAND PRIZE

“The Accuracy of the UTI Test Kit as a Screening Tool for Uri-nary Tract Infection in Children” Philippine Children Medical Center by Joyce Annemarie R. Ramirez-Chua, M.D. 2ND PRIZE

“BREAST: Brief and Easy Tool for Breastfeeding Assessment – For Community Based Health Care Providers” St. Luke’s Medical Center by Aurea Marcelene P. Yumul, M.D. 3RD PRIZE

The following hospitals and their doctors participated in the research contest:

“The effect of Iron and Zinc Supplementation on the Hemoglo-bin levels among Pre-school Children with Iron-Deficiency Anemia in an Adopted Community: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Capitol Medical Center by Suzette P. Diploma, M.D.

“Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease using Pulse Oxi-metry among asymptomatic Term Neonates in a Tertiary Hos-pital: A Preliminary Study” Quezon City General Hospital by Venus S. Jopia, M.D.

“Reaction on Stress-Related Problems Experienced by Ado-lescents Affected by Typhoon Haiyan in Libacao, Aklan, 2014” Dr. Fe del Mundo Medical Center by Anne Paulyn Z. Re-buelta, M.D.

“Compliance with Proper Hand Washing Lecture among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Government Hospital” Veter-ans Memorial Medical Center by Augusto M. Pangilinan, M.D.

District I Barangay

Proj 6

District V Brgy Sta Monica

District II Barangay

Bahay Toro

District IV Barangay

Paligsahan

District III Barangay

Old Balara

LIFESTYLE CHANGE. RIGHT NOW. By DR. MERIAM B. MACALISANG

Long before, lifestyle change was a lingo often used by people in weight management and fat loss business. Nowadays, the change has come! We, in the medical field have started to accept that medicines alone cannot lower our high cholesterol, high uric acid and high blood pressure. It used to be easier for us to just tell our patients to take this and that medicine for their ailments rather than to tell them to cut this kind of food or drink and to do this and that to burn the calories. Lifestyle change which mainly includes change in diet, stress management and exercise is no longer a layman’s term today. In the recent PMA Convention at Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, one of the topics was concerning obesity with the so called TOFI-TIFO meaning thin outside, fat inside or thin inside, fat outside. Fat outside refers to subcutaneous fat while fat inside refers to visceral fat which is worse than subcutaneous fat. A simple way to assess body fat is the measurement of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, which involves the measurement of the abdomen between the lowest rib and promontory of the hips. Sometime before, Dr. Augusto Litonjua explained the growing concern that fat has a lot to do with the subsequent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, some cancers, and gall bladder disease. Furthermore, obesity is associ-ated with more endocrine and metabolic disturbances and debilitating health problems, as well as, psychological ones. Now that we are in the era of epidemiologic shift from communicable to chronic and degenerative diseases, can we still escape from these problems? Dr. L. Arthur Camfield, head of Metabolic Disease Research at Hoffmann La Roche stated that obesity is a chronic medical condi-tion requiring chronic struggle to manage and to treat. “Oh how chronic it is that needs a struggle” Taking medications regularly is already a struggle. To quit from alcohol and cigarette is more a struggle. Refraining from the favorite food and eating the unfamiliar but healthy food daily is much more a struggle. Exercising everyday is not only a struggle but intolerable. Yes, lifestyle change is such a struggle!!! See if these steps can help. First, one must be aware of a problem. Second, one must believe that there is an escape. Third, one must have a will to make it - the change. Only then can anyone escape…. changing one’s lifestyle is pursuing the healthy lifestyle.

Launching of Environmental Health & Sanitation Project January 22, 2016 Friday. The Environmental Health and Sanitation project was spearheaded by Dr. Rosario Cruz-Dalida. The activities were the following: urban farming lecture at District V Novaliches area under Brgy. Captain Joey Visaya. Later, we distributed cleaning materials (brooms, dustpans and garbage cans) at separate districts from District I to V. The other projects are antismoking campaign, soap making, declogging of esteros & recycling.

Christmas Gift Giving to Senior Citizens of Barangay Aguardiente held at QCMS Board Room December 10, 2015

Medical Mission at Indang, Cavite

Flu Vaccination of PMA Staff at QCMS Office January 21 2016

DIST 1 - Human

Milk Let-ting &

Banking Frisco, QC February 2,

2016

# TEAM QC

MEDICAL SOCIETY

DIST 1 - Medical Mission Brgy Vasra February 2, 2016

Continuing Medical Education.

This important learning experience has kept members abreast in new innovation and technology advances in the field of

medicine. The members who attended the lectures, discussion and interactions learned a lot from the experts who shared

their knowledge on the recent trends and developments in the clinical practice.

QCMS District II “Basic Skin Care” by Dr. Francisca Dl. Roa at QCMS Boardroom January 14, 2016

QCMS District II “Epidemiology of HIV-AIDS” by Dr. Ramon Jason Javier at F.I.S.H. : Fiesta Island Seafood Hub cor. Visayas & Congressional Avenue, Q.C. January 21, 2016

QCMS District V/Folares “The Role of Endothelium in Preserving Vascular Integrity” by Dr. Verner Gregory Veloso at Max’s Circle, Q.C. January 19, 2016

District III & IV/Mirabell Breakfast Symposium “Immuno Plus (Mirabell’s Bovine Colostrum) What are the evidences?” by Dr. Vic Fileto Chua at Figaro East Avenue, Q.C. January 29, 2016

District II Symposium “Dengue: Recognition & Management” by Dr. Florentina Uy Ty at Fiesta Island Seafood Hub Visayas cor. Congressional Avenue, Q.C. March 11, 2016

QCMS/Isopharma “Management of GERD: The Alginate Alternative” by Dr. Jose Sollano at Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue Q.C. February 12, 2016

QCMS Symposium “Proper Filling-out of Death Certificate” by Dr. Ma. Lourdes Eleria at QCMS Board Room. January 29, 2016

District II Symposium “How to Process Drug Dependents for Rehabilitation” by Dr. Angela V. Cruz at Peach Blossoms Restaurant, North Avenue, Q.C. March 14 2016

PMA Christmas Gathering at PMA Auditorium December 13 2015

QCMS Christmas Gathering PMA Auditorium December 17 2015

QCMS Chorale Group

Signing of MOA with Mr. Ariel Topacio

QCMS Website Developer

32nd Annual Convention Poster

designed by Dr. Richie Roy Ryan L. Reyes

An Evening of Christmas

JOY

Protocol Officers lend a helping hand to the formality and elegance of QCMS and PMA Events

Leadership protocol—the universal language of diplomacy with a set of rules for members and leaders of the Philippine Medical Association and its component society and other parties which they follow in the conduct and manner of business, governance and socials. Dr. Agnes Calleja, Protocol Officer and Dr. Rebecca Sison , P.R.O., assisted and supported Dr. Realiza G. Henson in the Opening Ceremonies of the recently concluded 109th PMA Convention. They have practiced and strictly followed protocol in seating of the officials of the PMA and guests. They have successful hurdle the challenge in preparation and execution of the ceremonies. Protocol really made a difference in the way people regard our organization and our society. It is important that we conduct our-selves in the right way in events and functions of the PMA and all assemblies of all component and affiliate societies of the PMA The various events of the PMA includes: Opening Ceremonies, ribbon-cutting, speeches in conference, business meetings, board meetings, product launches, planning sessions and other important and formal occasions. A mastery of the PMA protocol is a skill and requires competency of the rules of the organization. It is well regarded more highly in society. Protocol commands more respect and marks a distinction as someone with class, education, finesse, and civility . Following proce-dures and protocol is a skill in handling people and situations. Protocol is very applicable to our society and to national organization such as the PMA. It is part of management, negotiation, entertaining dignitaries, guests, clients and members. Protocol is part of relationship with people of different cultures and in dealing with high ranking officers. Protocol is everything. Our protocol officers have spelled out success in all our events and functions of the PMA. They have contributed well to the ele-gance and formality in all our gathering and ceremonial activities. Our protocol officers have brought with them a wealth of experience having manage both QCMS and PMA functions for several years. Thank you to our protocol officers, chair of the organizing committee and all its members for providing honor and respect to the occasion befitting our noble profession.

PMA & QCMS Election

at PMA Auditorium March 13, 2016

“Dr. Realiza G. Henson leads the National Organizing Committee of the 109th PMA Annual Convention”

Dr. Realiza G. Henson spearheaded the National Organizing Committee of the 109th Annual Convention and Scientific Meetings held at the Waterfront Cebu City on May 18, 2016. Dr. Henson with the members of the Organizing Committee and Dr. Rebecca Sison, P.R.O. of the Quezon City Medical Society handled the Opening Ceremonies. They ensured that the occasion was carried with dignity and respect for the leaders and members of the medical profession. Dr. Sison was designated as person in charge of the general program of the convention. The Organizing Committee came up with various learning experiences in different aspects of medicine. Dr. Henson thanked the Cebu Medical Society led by Dr. Danny Yu, who hosted this convention. The 109th PMA Annual Conven-tion was well attended of colleagues from the 17 regions of the PMA. There were 64 delegates from Quezon City.

She recognized and commended the different societies and affiliate societies for their participation, contribution and cooperation. The theme of the Scientific Meetings “Caring (preventive medical care) Mending (treatment of diseases); Sharing (interactive education)” was appropriate for this convention at Cebu City. Overall Chair, Dr. Realiza G. Henson, ably supported by Dr. Guevarra, was delighted by the outcome of the monumental event. It was trending and was successfully talked about.. After a long and tedious coordination and communication, the Opening Ceremonies was a success. All was well in the annual gathering of Filipino doctors. Finally, she congratulated everyone with : “More Power to all and more power to the Philippine Medical Association”.

PMA 109th Annual Convention—Opening Ceremonies

QCMS Cultural Tour in Cebu City

Cebu Medical Society welcomes the Delegates

QCMS Editorial Board

Arnold E. Monteiro, M.D. Editor-in-Chief

Mechael Angelo G. Marasigan, M.D.

Teresita N. Agda, M.D. Ma. Mercedes V. Agustin, M.D.

Cristabel Torres-Sy, M.D. Ma. Julieta Agnes E. Calleja, M.D.

Associate Editors

PMA Governor, QCMS President, Members of the Executive Board

and all District Presidents Contributing Editors

Jesus C. de Jesus, M.D.

Cesar E. Meris, M.D. Editorial Consultant

QCMS Secretariat

929-7385 / 921-3998 0925-3249270 / 0917-5232549

Website: www.qcmedicalsociety.org Email: qcmedsociety@yahoo.com

Facebook: qcmedicalsoc@yahoo.com

Oath taking of QCMS newly elected

President, Dr. Norma M. Torregoza

Oath taking of QCMS newly elected PMA Governor for Que-

zon City Region, Dr. Hector M. Santos, Jr.

PMA 109th Annual Convention—Fellowship Night “Gatsby”

QCMS Delegates during the PMA 109th Annual Convention—Opening Ceremonies

Ribbon Cutting during the PMA 109th Annual Convention