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PAPSHPI Team Building 2017

The Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI) held its team building on April 26, 2017 at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. This whole day activity was participated by the organization’s current and past officers. Participants were able to demonstrate their physical abilities, leadership capabilities and individual creativity in finding appropriate actions when faced with challenges. The various activities also helped develop teamwork and trust among the group members for a better working relationship.

Dr. Grace Lopez (Founding Chairman), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Internal Vice President), Dr. Romeo Dolar, Jr. (Past President), Dr. Diane Chan (PRO), Dr. RomelJarabelo (Assistant PRO), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President), Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (Executive Secretary), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (Assistant PRO), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales(Treasurer), Dr. Fatima Ilano (Assistant Secretary) and Dr. Maria Luisa Rospi Cruz (Past President)

Dr. Romeo Dolar, Jr. (Past President), Ms. RuthDelumen (PAPSHPI Secretariat), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Internal Vice President), Dr. RomelJarabelo (Assistant PRO), Dr. Diane Chan (PRO), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (Assistant PRO), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (Executive Secretary), Dr. Maria Luisa Rospi Cruz (Past President) and Dr. Rey Lu.

Dr. Rey Lu, Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (Executive Secretary), Dr. Diane Chan (PRO), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. Maria Luisa Rospi Cruz (Past President), Dr. RomelJarabelo (Assistant PRO), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Internal Vice President), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (Assistant PRO), Ms. Ruthie Delumen (PAPSHPI Secretariat), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer), Dr. Romeo Dolar Jr. (Past President) and Dr. June Paul Ayache-Garcia (Past President)

Dr. Romel Jarabelo assistant (PRO), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Internal Vice President), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President), Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (Executive Secretary), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (Assistant PRO), Dr. Fatima Ilano (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Ms. Ruthie Delumen (PAPSHPI Secretariat) and Dr. Maria Luisa Rospi Cruz (Past President)

Dr. Romel E. Jarabelo assistant (PRO), Ms. Ruthie Delumen (PAPSHPI), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (Assistant PRO), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (Executive Secretary), Dr. Fatima Ilano (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer), Dr. EvalynIrasusta (Internal Vice President)


PAPSHPI Team Building 2017

Last September 24, 2018 the Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI) together with other affiliate societies of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) took part in the celebration of the 61st National Medicine Week. PAPSHPI members and officers participated during the free clinic, lay fora and medical/surgical missions with the theme “Skin Fair: Malinis na Kapaligiran sa Malinis na Kutis.”

Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. officers and members during the 61st National Medicine Week Celebration


PAPSHPI Medical Mission 2018

The Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI), an affiliate society of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), in coordination with the Medical Skin Health Training Foundation, Inc. (MSHTFI) held a medical mission at Miriam College on September 26, 2018.

Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (PRO), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. Kristian Jason Bustamante Inocentes (PAPSHPI Member) examining patients during the medical mission.

Soldiers of the Philippine Army providing free haircut to patients during the event.

From top left to right: Dr. Celine Aura Santos-Fider (PAPSHPI Member), Dr. RomelJarabelo (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Ana Liza Lopez-Ong (Board Member), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (PRO), Dr. Avegeille Panganiban-Corales (Auditor), Dr. Angela Gomez (PAPSHPI member), Dr. Kristian Jason Bustamante Inocentes (PAPSHPI member).
From bottom left to right: Dr. Romeo Dolar, Jr. (Past President), Prof. Louie Parungao (Professor, Miriam College Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Class), Dr. Carlo Garcia (Professor, Miriam College Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Class), Dr. Grace Lopez (Founding Chairman), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (President), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Vice President)


PAPSHPI's Shining Shimmering Christmas

Last December 5, 2018 the Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI), held its annual Christmas Party at Victoria Sports Tower in Quezon City. The event was filled with fun and laughter as members participated in games and enjoyed watching various performances. Dr. Marlon Ulit, PAPSHPI Past President, hosted the party with Dr. Margaux Venus Cu (PAPSHPI Member).

Dr. Margaux Venus Cu, PAPSHPI member and event emcee together with other PAPSHPI members during one of the fun games at the event

From left to right: Dr. Marlon Ulit (Past President), Dr. Anj Aguilar (PAPSHPI member)- winner of best shining shimmering outfit, Dr. Grace Lopez (Founding Chairman), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President) and Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (Public Relations Officer)

Dr. Philip Carlo Corado (PAPSHPI Member) and other PAPSHPI members performing together in a dance number

Dr. RomelJarabelo (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Vice President), Dr. Ana Liza Lopez-Ong (Board Member), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President), Dr. Arlyn Paglinawan-Lu (President), Dr. Grace Lopez (Founding Chairman), Dr. Marlon Ulit (Past President), Dr. Manrico Kit Cruz (PRO), Dr. Sigrid Monina Marquez (Board Member), Dr. Fatima Ilano (PRO) together with PAPSHPI members.


62nd National Medicine Week

On September 24, 2019 the Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI) together with other affiliate societies of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) actively participated in the celebration of the 62nd National Medicine Week. Members and officers of PAPSHPI took part in the free clinic and simultaneous lay fora with the theme“KalusugangPangkaisipan At Pagkahumaling Sa Bawal Na Gamot” held at the PMA Auditorium.


Approach in Treating Skin Hyperpigmentation

The Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI) in cooperation with Eiskin Laboratories Inc., spearheaded a lecture on Depigmentation Method with Hydroquinone-free Cream followed by the Multidimensional Program using Tranexamic Acid by International Speaker Dr. Ramon Pigem on November 8, 2019 at Annabel’s Restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

Dr. Ramon Pigem giving a lecture.

Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. officers and members

Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Vice President), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. Grace Lopez (Founding Chairman), Dr. Ramon Bigem (International Speaker), Dr. Ana Liza Lopez-Ong (Board Member), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer), Dr. Fatima Ilano (PRO), Dr. Joan Yabut-Dulfo (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Sigrid Monina Marquez (Board Member) and Dr. RomelJarabelo (Assistant Secretary) together with PAPSHPI members.

Dr. Ramon Bigem poses with Dr. Elise Christine Tompong (Past President), Dr. Fatima Ilano (PRO), Dr. Maria Carmelita Vergara (Past President), Dr. June Paul Ayache Garcia (Past President), Dr. Evalyn Irasusta (Vice President), Dr. Grace Lopez (Founding Chairman), Dr. Sigrid Monina Marquez (Board Member), Dr. Ana Liza Lopez-Ong (Board Member), Dr. Charmaine Dawn Gonzales (Treasurer) and PAPSHPI members


​PAPSHPI Medical Mission 2019

Last November 13, 2019 the Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. (PAPSHPI) in coordination with the Medical Skin Health Training Foundation, Inc. (MSHTFI), Philippine Coast Guard Auxillary (PCGA), Medical Special Support Squadron (MSSS), Laguna Medical Society (LMS), Philippine National Police (PNP) and Peace Camp conducted a medical mission for the Aeta community of Sapang Uwak in Porac, Pampanga. The acitivty, dubbed as “Katutubong Kutis Kilatis with Global Hand Washing” focused on giving primary health care and teaching our Aeta brothers and sisters the proper hand washing techniques. This way we can help reduce the risk of acquiring diseases that can impact their health, education and economic outcomes. PAPSHPI likewise donated mosquito nets during the activity to help prevent Dengue outbreaks in the community.

Here are some photos Philippine Association of Primary Skin Health Physicians, Inc. officers and members working together with the members of PCGA, MSSS, LMS, PNP, and Peace Camp during the medical mission for the Aeta community.