Feb 25, 2017 marked the 31stanniversary of EDSA revolution but that

was not what we commemorated. The Philippine Pediatric Society-Davao

Southern Mindanao Chapter had its 55th Annual General Assembly and Busi-

ness Meeting held at the Davao Convention Center, F. Torres Street, Davao

City. It has been a tradition for several years that the general assembly follows

after the Continuing Pediatric Education of the assigned training hospital, but

this time the Board of PPS-DSMC made a difference. Yes, diverting from the

traditional way of conducting a general assembly.

The first part of the program was the launching of the Dr. Honorio dela Cruz

Professorial Lecture. Dr. Rosa Cabrera, the mother of Pediatrics, enlighten

us of the humble beginnings of the life of Dr. Dela Cruz as a practicing pedia-

trician in Davao City and his contributions to the society hence he was consid-

ered as the Father of Pediatrics in Mindanao. In honor of Dr. Dela Cruz, a

plaque of Recognition was endowed to him , gratefully accepted by his chil-

dren. Continuation page 2

INS IDE TH IS

I S SUE :

Tribute to Dr.

Honorio Dela

Cruz

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N.O.P.E 6

Slogan-Poster

Making Contest

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Induction of PPS-

DSMC New Mem-

bers

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YOLO TWO! 12

PPS-DSMC NEW

BLS INSTRUC-

TORS

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PPS-DSMC @ 55 Julie Rose C. Arrosas, MD, DPPS

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O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E P H I L I P P I N E

P E D I A T R I C S O C I E T Y - D A V A O S O U T H E R N

M I N D A N A O C H A P T E R

(L-R) Left: Dr. Cabrera launched the Dr. Honorio dela Cruz Professorial Lecture; Right: Chil-dren of Dr. Dela Cruz who proudly accept the plaque of recognition for their father.

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Aside from Dr. Honorio dela Cruz, the past presidents of the PPS-DSMC were also recognized and

were given a plaque of recognition

Moreover, the PPS Officers and Board prepared a series of lectures for the continu-

ing pediatric education of the PPS-DSMC members and to earn additional CPD units.

The lectures include The Role of CEFIXIME in Pediatrics by Dr. MarimelPagca-

tipuna, “Teaching –Learning Strategies For the New Reality” by Dr. Ma. Cecilia

Alinea, Updates of the DOH Dangerous Drugs Abuse Prevention andTreatment Pro-

gram by Caridad Matalam, MD, Revisiting Rotavirus Infection: Targetting Local

Prevalence with Real World Evidence by Dr. Mae Montellano and Expanding Pneu-

mococcal Protection Across the Ages by Dr. Jonathan Lim.

The new members of the society were also inducted by the President of the PPS-

DSMC, Dr. Ma. Theresa G. Banes. The following were the inductees: as fellow, Dr.

Fatima T. Marzoc-Hussin and as diplomates: Drs. Emmy NelDequina, Dorothy Mae

Elnasin, Charisse Joy M. Lim, Mayen C. Amor, Evangeline A. Bolotaolo, Gemma P.

Maranian, Jeannette L. Nacilla and Linda Kho. Dr. Coe de

la Sena and Dr. Wright Alborate were also inducted as

new members of the society as they were transferees

from other chapters.

Continuation page> 3

The Business meeting commenced after the induction of new

members. As of February 25, 2017 we have a total of 247 members. The

breakdown were as follows: Emeritus Fellow 6, Fellow 100, Diplomates 136, Active

member 4 and corresponding member 1. A total of 189 attended the business meeting

and it was declared a quorum by the Secretary of the PPS-DSMC, Dr. Gilda F. Agbisit.

The PPS-DSMC President, Dr. Ma. Theresa G. Banes, reported their accomplish-

ments and activities for the past year, this was followed by the Report of the Chapter

Secretary, Dr. Gilda F. Agbisit. Dr. Jessica Anne Dumalag, our chapter’s treasurer,

conveyed to us the Chapter’s budget and expenditures the previous year as well as

the proposed budget for next year. The Trust Fund was reported by Dr. Evelyn Siasu.

It was indeed a fruitful and remarkable day for PPS-DSMC.

Job well done to the organizers of this event.

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((Above: (L-R) Dr. Agbisit, Dr. Banes, Dr. Dumalag and Dr. Remulla and the PPS-DSMC members

during the business meeting Below: Left: PPS-DSMC Officers and Organizers Right::Past

Presidents of PPS-DSMC

Editor’s note: The article on the previous page (page 4) was a special feature article from

Pedianews 1995 written by Dr. Cristina Ramizo and the article on this page

(page 5) was from an article from Pedianews 2010.

As an editor-in-chief of this publication I really wanted to do some interview of

Dr. Honorio dela Cruz, the Father of Pediatrics in Mindanao, but unfortunately

I was not given a chance since when I assumed my position he was already

retired from his work because of his illness.

As a medical student, what I knew of him was that he was the former Dean of

the College of Medicine of DMSF and one of the author of the book Funda-

mentals of Pediatrics. I really didn't know that he has really a big name in our

society. When I was a medical clerk, I would hear my seniors (residents)

warning us (students) to prepare a complete medical bag as he randomly

checked it and be prepared with our brains for he would throw questions from

time to time. Yes , at his very busy time he would always have an ample time

to educate our innocent minds. So as a medical student we tried to avoid

making rounds with him in the hospital (which means we are not prepared).

When I entered my pediatric residency training at San Pedro Hospital he was

one of my favorite mentor. He was the earliest to make rounds (as early as

5:00 am) and I admire him on how he treat his patients. Aside from that, he

would always have a time to talk to his residents and it would always be a

leaning experience. One question that I would never forget (and one of my

favorite question to ask to my students) when confronted with a Dengue pa-

tient “ What laboratory parameter is important in managing dengue patients”?

Of course the innocent mind would always answer that it is platelet. And we

were wrong because it is the hematocrit. For Dr. dela cruz, would always

say,,, the platelet will go down and down but what is important is the hema-

tocrit, it should never go up. From then one, whenever I’m on duty and until I

finished my residency training I made sure that I will accompany him on his

rounds. And I am proud to be one of his mentees.

Thank you Sir and rest assured that your legacy will live longer if not forever.

Julie Rose C. Arrosas

Davao City has been envied by many because of the strict implementation of the anti-smoking ordi-

nance (Ordinance no. 0367-12 series of 2012) which was implemented by President Rodrigo R.

Duterte when he was still the mayor of Davao City.

On July 13, 2017, PPS-DSMC launched its Tobacco Control Advocacy and Awareness Campaign

held at 2nd

floor of SM Annex, Ecoland, Davao City. The main objective of this advocacy is to create

programs towards a Smoke-free Philippines ALL FOR THE FILIPINO CHILD.

The event was participated by the PPS-DSMC members, students and residents in training of the

different pediatric training hospital and grade 7-9 students from selected schools in Davao City. This

was commenced by the cutting of ribbon by the PPS-DSMC President Dr. Ma. Theresa G. Banes,

joined by the 2 distinct judges of the slogan-poster making contest, Dr. Nina Custodio and Capt. Vol-

taire Engracia and the Chair of the PPS-DSMC Tobacco Control Advocacy Group, Dr. Janet

Bernardo. This was follow by the Oath of Advocacy and Ceremonial Signing on the Commitment

Wall by the people present in the said event.

The participation of the students from selected schools for the slogan-poster making contest made

this event possible. The schools were as follows: University of the Immaculate Conception, Philip-

pine Women’s College of Davao, Brainworks School Inc., Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School,

Davao City National High School and Ateneo de Davao University.

There were a total of 21 entries for the slogan-poster making contest. Each of them showed talent in

drawing and even made nice opinions which are relevant to the theme.

N.O.P.E. (No One Puff Ever) Tobacco Awareness: PINOY Kids Awareness for a Smoke-free Philippines

Dr. Julie Rose C. Arrosas

Left: Cutting of Ribbon; Right: Oath of Advocacy by the Students

The Distinguished board of Judges for the slogan-poster making contest were as follows: Dr. Nina

Custodio, an ophthalmologist by profession but an artist by heart; Captain Voltaire Engracias pres-

ently the anti-tobacco and liquor ban head of Davao City; and the chair of the board of judges is Mr.

Welehito Pepito, a multi-awarded artist and the President and founder of the Davao Watercolour So-

ciety and Camera Club of Davao City. The Judges were very impressed and even had difficulties in

judging the works of the participants but as in every contest there must be a winner/s. Ranked as the

1st Placer for Slogan-Poster Making Contest is Stephanie New from Ateneo de Davao University;

2nd

placer is Kier Justine Recojoja and 3rd

placer is Kaye Jose both from Daniel R. Aguinaldo Na-

tional High School (DRAHNS)

The success of this event was made possible by the hard work and dedication of our Pediatric pul-

monogists of Davao, spearheaded by the Chair of the Tobacco Advocacy Control Group, Dr. Janet

Bernardo, and the PPS-DSMC officers and members. Kudos to all>and may this event be a re-

minder to us to be vigilant in protecting our children and patients from the hazards of smoke may it

be a first-hand, second-hand or third-hand.

Above: (L-R) 3rd placer: Kaye Jose; 2nd placer Kier Justine Recojoja; 1st placer: Stephanie New (no

pic); Below: Ceremonial signing of the Commitment Wall and Tobacco Control Advocacy organizers

with the 3 distinguished judges

SLOGAN-POSTER MAKING

THEME: “THE DANGERS OF SMOKING, SECOND HAND SMOKE

AND ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DEVICES IN CHILDREN”

Criteria :

Relevance to the theme: 50%

Impact (Creativity and Content): 30%

Originality: 20%

100%

Induction of the New Members of the PPS-DSMC

The New members of the Philippine Pediatric Society– Davao Southern Min-

danao Chapter were inducted during the 55th Annual General Assembly and Busi-

ness Meeting held at the Davao Convention Center, F. Torres Street Davao City

last February 25, 2017.

They are as follows:

Fellow:

1. Fatima Marzoc-Hussin

Diplomates:

1. Emmy Nel B. Dequina

2. Dorothy Mae D. Elnasin

3. Charisse Joy M. Lim

4. Mayen C. Amor

5. Evangeline A. Balotolo

6. Gemma P. Maranian

7. Jeanette L. Nacilla

8. Linda L. Kho

Transferees

1. Coe de la Sena

2. Wright Alborate

SAYAWAN SA TUGTUGING PINOY

Fellowship nights are among the anticipated events in every Annual Convention. The pediatri-

cians from each Chapter showcase their "hidden talents" during this once-a-year event. This

time, PPS-DSMC, reperesented by the Pediatricians from Tagum Davao del Norte danced to

the tune of Iskul Bukol, Si Aida o Si Lorna o Si Fe, and Blue Jeans. The 2 months preparation

was both exhausting and fun. Sweating" seemed to be an understatement as the fast-paced

songs pushed the dancers to their vital lung capacities.

Came the fellowship night on April 2,2017 held at

Sofitel Hotel , everyone was busy. The hotel room

was packed - make up on one side, and hair being

done on the other. And of course, picture-taking eve-

rywhere.

The PPS-DSMC banner was proudly carried by our

Chapter President , Dr. Maria Teresa G. Bañes, and

our Chapter Secretary, Dr. Gilda F. Agbisit. Along

with the PPS officers, chapter representatives,

and distinguished guests, the fellowship night was in

full swing. The Department of Health Secretary, Dr.

Paulene Ross Ubial, was the guest speaker for the

said event. Dr. Ubial assured the pediatricians that

the Department of Health will work hand in hand for

the better future of the Filipino children.

Dinner, dancing, and merriment followed. I believe

most of the dancers were not able to swallow any-

thing until after the dance. Jitters perhaps? Excite-

ment? Probably, but personally, it was more of "let's-

get-this-over-with" thing. We were happy to hear ap-

plause after the dance. Kudos to the dancers: Dr. Ya-

mas, Dr. Gaviola, Dr. Llanos, Dr. Narvasa, Dr. Dy,

Dr. Dalisay, Dr. Geralde, Dr. Apolinario, Dr. Figue-

roa, Dr. Racho, Dr. Nisperos, Dr. Tolentino, Dr.

Delacruz, Dr. Tiongco, Dr. Virtudazo, Dr. Elumbar-

ing, Dr. Isip, Dr. Sebumpan, Dr. Casio, Dr. Usman,

Dr. Lozarito, Migz, and yours truly. Until our next

performance. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who

watched and applauded.

by: Dr. Jocelyn Mantilla

YOLO TWO! #EhKasiTeenager Part 2

The First Teen Forum in Davao City “You Only Live Once (YOLO), #EhKasiTeenager” held last No-

vember 19, 2016 at the Royal Mandaya was a success. Hence, led to a second (but hopefully not

the last) of this forum held last April 29, 2017 at Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City.

A total of 250 teens, from selected barangay of Davao City actively participated in this forum. The

event was organized by the Philippine Pediatric Society-Davao Southern Mindanao Chapter (PPS-

DSMC) in partnership with the Department of Health- Region XI and Da-

vao City Council for the Welfare of Children. This event was spearheaded

by the Chair of the Child Advocacy Committee of the PPS-DSMC, Dr.

Ruchibelle S. Baunding, with the supervision of our very energetic Chap-

ter President, Dr. Maria Theresa G. Bañes.

According to the recent statistics, Davao City is ranked third in the country

for high cases of teenage pregnancy while the Philippines is number one

in Asia. With this upsetting prevalent cases, the organizers took the initia-

tive to come up with this activity focused on the very vivacious and sus-

ceptible phase of the teen’s life. This activity aims to strengthen the

awareness campaign among teenagers, who are considered as the most

vulnerable sector of our society.

The organizers assiduously prepared this event to make it appropriate for

the teens. Local experts were invited to share their knowledge on some

medical and non-medical issues which are relevant to the participants

based also on the feedback made by the teenagers who participated on

the first teen forum. Dr. Dova Sayon-Gonzales talked about Suicide and

Depression; Dr. Darlene S.J. Estaurt (Obstetrician and Gynecologist)

adeptly discussed about Teenage Pregnancy Dr. Paulo Woodruff Gon-

zales (Addiction Psychiatrist) talked about Addiction on Alcohol, Drugs

and Internet and Cyber bullying;

Dr. Banes, PPS-DSMC President

giving her welcome address and

overview of the program

Dr. Sayon-Gonzales on her talk

about Suicide and Depressiom

Dr. Estuart on her Teenage Preg-

nancy talk

Dr. Robaylyn B. Buensalida, a Dermatologist, shared her

knowledge on Skincare in Adolescents; Ms. Priscilla

Senoc, talked about Gender Sensitivity and Awareness

and last of all, Dr. Leia Lacuesta-Corro a Clinical Nutri-

tionist, shared her expertise on Achieving A Healthy Teen-

age Lifestyle.

The forum offered not only a venue to discuss vital issues

and concerns among teenagers, it also had visual screen-

ing for the participants sponsored by the Metro Davao Op-

tometric Society and SPMC Ophthalmology Department.

Moreover , Brokenshire Integrated Hospital Ministries, Inc

teen center was introduced to the teen by the OB-

Residents of the said institution. This center provide a ho-

listic and comprehensive health services for teenagers

and adolescents. The event concluded with a Zumba ses-

sion participated by the teens and the organizers.

Kudos to the organizers and participants for the success of

this event.

Dr. Julie Rose C. Arrosas

Dr. R. Buensalida on Skincare in Ado-

lescents

Dr. Lacuesta on Achieving a Health

Teenage Lifestyle

Visual Screening for the teenage par-

ticipants

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

NEW PPSNEW PPSNEW PPSNEW PPS----DSMC BLS INSTRUCTORSDSMC BLS INSTRUCTORSDSMC BLS INSTRUCTORSDSMC BLS INSTRUCTORS

The PPS-DSMC conducted a BLS INSTRUCTOR’S course from July 4 to July 6, 2017. Six of our PPS-DSMC successfully passed the course and they are now certified BLS Instructors. They were trained by Dr. Florentina Ty, Dr. Geralde and Dr. Sheldon Paragas. The following are our new PPS-DSMC BLS Instructors: 1. Dr. Ma. Marion B. Bosquit 2. Dr. Jack Estuart 3. Dr. Yasmine Lourdes Grasparil 4. Dr. Rea Isip 5. Dr. Coe dela Seña 6. Dr. Maorene Tidal