“The enhancement of professional growth and welfare of each member, the promotion of the common good through involvement in community health care by information dissemination activities conducted throughout the various regions nationwide”—-pregnant with these POGS objectives, the POGS Region 10 Northern Mindanao was organized as a POGS District in 1979 under Dr. Zenaida A. Floirendo. The district was headed by Dr. Vicente U. Saavedra from 1980 to 1987.
The Northern Mindanao Chapter (NMC) was established on July 1, 1991 in Cagayan de Oro with founding President – Dr. Zenaida Floirendo. For thirty years now, the NMC is like a pearl, a timeless gift to POGS. Within the organization are gems of leadership and character whose legacy lives on through generations.
The regional directors (RD) were: Dr. Zenaida Floirendo (1988-1998), Dr. Ruth S. Beltran (1999-2002,2004), Dr. Vicente U. Saavedra (2003), Dr. Melissa Floirendo Diawatan (2005-2007, 2017-2019), Dr. Jana Joy Tusalem (2008-2012), Cynthia S. Bacon (2013), Dr. Leah Louise V. Justiniano (2014), Dr. Sarah B. Pingol (2015-2016), Dr. Ma. Imelda P. Carbajal (2020-present).
Early on, NMC has proven to be a potent arm of the mother Society in periodically conducting lectures and scientific seminars as part of the continuing medical education program. Cervical cancer screening projects were conducted in different barangays of the CDO, Iligan and Bukidnon. In coordination with the local Rural Health units, the Chapter has given maternal health care lectures and updates to the midwives as well as trainings of the ‘hilots’.
NMC hosted the POGS midyear convention in 1995, 2002 and 2011. In 2002, the theme was “POGS in the 21st Century: Inspired by the Challenge of Globalization” under RD Dr. Ruth Beltran and Pres. Dr. Melissa Diawatan. In 2011, the midyear convention under RD Dr. Jana Joy R Tusalem, Pres. Dr. Liwanag Y. Santiago and Chair Dr. Reynaldo I. Chu (Pres. 2005) marked the culmination of a 2-year long preparation with the theme “POGS Transcending Culture and Tradition”.
Through the years, POGS Region 10 has encountered various obstacles and challenges within its organization but was able to rise above those difficult times. Hope, strength, and resiliency of its members are a timeless gift, handed down to them by their great leaders. As the new generation of leaders with brilliant ideas come in, POGS Region 10 will carry the torch with pride and will go down in history as people whose dignity was measured by their spirit of servitude and self-sacrifice in their quest of new and greater heights for POGS.
Dr. Maria Imelda L. Paz-Carbajal
Regional Director
Dr. Quennie S. Quino
President
Dr. Cyriel Anthony I. Tingne
Vice President
Dr. Christine A. Abuso
Secretary
Dr. Marydee P. Latayan
Asst. Secretary
Dr. Quenny Michelle Dyan A. Alas
Treasurer
Dr. Sittienor G. Casib
Asst. Treasurer
Dr. Ann Carmel B. Buaquina
PRO
Dr. Tricia G. Sabanal
Auditor
Dr. Ma. Orpha V. Alonsabe
Dr. Lana S. Bugarin
Dr. Ma. Belen A. Bullo
Dr. Lovella G. Hugo
Dr. Liwanag Y. Santiago
Dr. Gemma M. Serrano – Immediate Past President
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
WELCOME RECEPTION
Chair – Dr. Quennie S. Quiño
Co-chair – Dr. Leah Louise V. Justiniano
Members
Dr. Ma. Belen A. Bullo
Dr. April Sunshine L. Pelias
Dr. Gina J. Cosep
Dr. Maria Ligaya G. Bernadez
Dr. Karla Carise V. Silang
Dr. Heysale G. Casalem
Dr. Vin Johan S. Manlapaz
Dr. Mae N. Lumang
OPENING CEREMONIES
Chair – Dr. Gemma M. Serrano
Co-chair – Dr. Sol Veronica E. Bagaipo
Members
Dr. Mercel S. Paculba
Dr. Ma. Lilagri G. Marcella
Dr. Celina P. Destura
Dr. Lovella G. Hugo
Dr. Janice A. Alcobilla
Dr. Dione Anna Kristine B. Ybañez
Dr. Geraldine P. Malbas
Dr. Liz B. Salarda
Dr. Donnabel T. Famacion
FELLOWSHIP NIGHT
Chair – Dr. Mae N. Lumang
Co-chair – Dr. Lorah Lyn A. Del Rosario
Members
Dr. Eugene Amor R. Gamo
Dr. John Alexis A. Ocaya
Dr. Maria Leontina Amparo A. Brioso
Dr. Marie Kathleen S. Meso
Dr. Edelle Louiefe D. Evangelista
Dr. Ruby Ann G. Gotil
Dr. Lotess P. Bado
Dr. Emelgrace A. Roda
Dr. Ciara Chloe P. Manalo
CLOSING CEREMONY
Chair – Dr. Edna L. Palabrica
Co-chair – Dr Kathleen Grace C. Gamutan
Members
Dr. Caroline V. Orimaco
Dr. Detta R. Cabrezos
Dr. Bernadette Anne D. Barte
Dr. Georgina Gladdys B. Labis
ACCOMMODATION
Chair – Dr. Sarah B. Pingol
Co-chair – Dr. Joanne R. Baloncio
Members
Dr. Eugene J. Amortizado
Dr. Hannah M. Macarambon
TRAVEL AND TOURS
Chair – Dr. Fe Marissa G. Mercado
Co-chair: Dr. Evelyn R. Lim
Members:
Dr. Akila A. Banto
Dr. Quennie F. Pacaña
Dr. Sharen Joy A. Cagang
Dr. Sittienor G. Casib
Dr. Joanne Y. Luy
Dr. Christine Rose P. Nonan
Dr. Ma. Belen A. Bullo
Dr. Jane Marie Z. Egam
TRANSPORTATION
Chair – Dr. Maria Cielito D. Esperon
Co-chair – Dr. Myra A. Sicat
PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONS
Chair – Dr. Ann Carmel B. Buaquina
Co-chair – Dr. Angelie M. Taruc
Members
Dr. Rovi C. Laranjo
Dr. Cristita A. Dumalagan
Dr. Christ’l Marie M. Daing
ARRIVAL AND WELCOME COMMITTEE
Chair – Dr. Rasnaifah B. Pundato
Co chair- Dr. Ma. Louella Paz L. Espra
Members
Dr. Maria Josefina V. Taleon
Dr. Putri Nafizah B. Mangorsi
Dr. Sittie Alliyah M. Ambor
Dr. Karen Lorietta T. Chaves
SPORTS COMMITTEE
Chair – Dr. Jamillah B. Watamama
Co-chair – Dr. Hannah M. Macarambon
Members
Dr. Maria Lourdes Felise M. Gonzales
Dr. Jhoanna May O. Tadeo
SECURITY AND SAFETY
Chair – Dr. Carlos Ray B. Sanchez III
Co-chair – Dr. Lycel P. Paulo
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Chair – Dr. Divina Ghea M. Carrillo
Co-chair – Dr. Dayres D. Relliquete
Members
Dr. Porte Mairasna P. Boransing
Dr. Cyriel Anthony I. Tingne
Dr. Bea Elise A. Tauli
Dr. Bernadette Anne D. Barte
Dr. Judith Faye M. Montero
Dr. Maria Lourdes Felise M. Gonzales
Dr. Georgina Gladdys B. Labis
REGISTRATION
Chair – Dr. Abegail A. Lamayra
Co-chair – Dr. Ma. Orpha V. Alonsabe
Members
Dr. Ma. Cecile M. Longno
Dr. Marites Eballe Zamayla
Dr. Judith Faye M. Montero
Dr. Frucelia Stephanie M. Flores
EXHIBITS
Chair – Dr. Rico S. Borromeo
Co-chair – Dr. Cyriel Anthony I. Tingne
Members
Dr. Henriette S. Batolina
Dr. Maria Josefina V. Taleon
INVITATIONS AND PROGRAM
Chair – Dr. Jennie S. Mundin
Members
Dr. Evelyn Ratilla-Lim
Dr. Susan L. Casiño
PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT
Chair – Dr. Lesley M. Gallardo
Co-chair – Dr. Fatmah M. Lucman
Members
Dr. Georgina Gladdys B. Labis
Dr. Jhoanna May O. Tadeo
DOCUMENTATION
Chair – Dr. Carlos Benedict A. Tan
Co-chair – Dr. Collen C. Brobo
Members
Dr. Darlene T. Revelo
Dr. Asnairah C. Magangcong
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS/TOKEN
Chair – Dr. Christine A. Abuso
Co-chair – Dr. Ana Loraine A. Dy
Members
Dr. Ma. Theresa C. Tirol
Dr. Efrie Sheila L. Arreza
RESIDENT’S RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATION
Chair – Dr. Leah Louise V. Justiniano
Co-chair – Dr. Nina Joy C. Dimaano
Members
Dr. Lotess P. Bado
Dr. Shiela Mae D. Putol
FOOD PREPARATION
Chair – Dr. Karen Loretta T. Chaves
Co-chair – Dr. Bessie A. Escobal
Members
Dr. Detta R. Cabrezos
SOUVENIR PROGRAM
Chair – Dr. Mary Ann E. Ratag
Co-chair – Dr. Lotess P. Bado
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Chair – Dr. Maritess Paano-Go
Co-Chair – Dr. Caroline V. Orimaco
Member
Dr. Elena T. Ranises
Dr. Carlos Ray B. Sanchez III
Dr. Corazon B. Mata
Early Bird (On or before March 31) | Regular Rates/Onsite Registration (After March 31) | Senior citizen discount rate | Remarks | ||
Early Bird | Regular | ||||
POGS Member | ₱3000 | ₱3500 | ₱2400 | ₱2800 | |
Non-POGS Members (MD) General Practitioners and other specialties | ₱3500 | ₱4000 | ₱2800 | ₱3200 | |
Residents/PGIs Fellows in training | ₱2000 | ₱2500 | Must submit certificate from hospital | ||
Midwives and Allied Professionals | ₱2000 | ₱2500 | ₱1600 | ₱2000 | |
Medical Students | ₱1000 | ₱1000 | Must submit certificate of endorsement from the dean | ||
Accompanying person/s | ₱1500 | ₱2000 | Can attend all major events except plenary lectures | ||
Foreign delegates | $100 | $100 | |||
****Senior Citizen discount will be applied accordingly, except for accompanying persons |
You can deposit your registration fee through the following payment channels:
Right after payment, you have to make sure you take a photo of your deposit slip or a screenshot of your online transaction as you will need this during the registration process.
You will receive a copy of your registration through the email you have provided and our registration committee will verify your payment.
As soon as your transaction has been verified, you will immediately receive a copy of the official invitation along with your personalized QR Code that you will present during the Midyear Convention for convenience.
Cancellation of registration on or before 2 weeks prior to the convention is allowed with a valid reason.
Full amount will be refunded if cancellation is made at least 2 weeks prior to the convention, otherwise, payment is forfeited.
Personal attendance and answering of the pre-test and post-test questionnaires are needed to receive the Certificate of Attendance.
No, registration is not transferrable.
For booking of hotel, full payment and confirmation of registration is needed.
Please contact Hotel and Accommodations Committee:
Dr. Sarah B. Pingol
0917 794 3790
Dr. Joan R. Baloncio
0919 000 7696
Please contact the transportation committee through the following contact information:
Dr. Cielito D. Esperon
Globe: 0917 717 0741
For Inquiries and Concerns:
Dr. Atilyn S. Pareja
Phone: 0917 321 6753
Dr. Grystel G. Gadian
Globe: 0927 640 0954
Isang masigabong ANYAYA sa inyong lahat na pumunta at makilahok sa Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS) Region 10 Northern Mindanao Chapter 2023 National Midyear Convention sa Cagayan De Oro City itong Mayo 17-19, 2023.
Ang mga makislap na 182 Obstetrician-Gynecologists na mula sa Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Butuan, East Surigao, Iligan, Marawi, West Surigao ay taos-pusong nagsikap na maisakatuparan ang 2023 Midyear Convention ng POGS.
Sa tema ng “Soar High Sarimanok: Empowered Women at the Forefront”, ito ay bumubungad sa mahusay na kilos patungo sa kalusugan at karapatan ng kababaihan. Binigyan ng mahusay na paglahok ng mga matalino at expert sa OB-GYN topics sa mga scientific sessions. Makulay at masaya din ang mga hinanda na Social -Cultural Fellowship events upang maging malusog ang samahan at pakikipag kaibigan sa lahat ng mga dadalo.
Congratulations, Pasasalamat sa lahat ng bumubuo ng POGS Region 10, Northern Mindanao Chapter at sa lahat ng mga sponsors galling sa pharmaceutical at sa iba pang sectors ng donors. Malaking pasasalamat kay Dr. Ma Melissa F. Diawatan, Overall Chair, MYC 2023; Dr. Maria Imelda Carbajal, POGS 10 Regional Director; Dr. Quennie Quinio, POGS 10 Chapter President.
Mag rehistro na at maging maayos, matiwasay, maka-Diyos at masaya tayo sa Midyear Convention 2023! Mabuhay and POGS at Maging Matayog tayong lahat!
Dear Friends
The call of MINDANAO beckons as we host the 2023 POGS Midyear Convention here in Cagayan de Oro. It is with enthusiasm and gladness in our hearts that we warmly welcome you to this celebration of women empowerment.
Team MYC POGS 10 has been unceasingly working to ensure a convention that showcases Mindanao culture at its best, through the captivating and exciting social events, and at the same time, offering a conglomerate of topics and issues that will stimulate discussion of the full spectrum of the physical, social, and environmental factors that a woman goes through in her journey from adolescence to her golden years.
Time and again, POGS 10 has faced challenges and difficulties even embarking on the preparation of a midyear convention on two occasions, which were derailed by the Marawi siege and the Pandemic. Yet true grit and resiliency, as well as with the protection, guidance, and grace from God, we are now in the throes of a face to face convention.
So come and be with us! Enjoy the many attractions of the City of Golden Friendship and Northern Mindanao, and be ready to break boundaries and unite diverse cultures through a gathering that goes beyond the medical frontier.
See you at the 2023 POGS MYC! See you in Cagayan de Oro!