The Mu Sigma Phi Sorority takes pride in its members who have excelled in their own fields and made a mark in Philippine medical history.
Magna Cum Laude (M.D.)
Marietta B. de Luna, μΣϕ '60 Magdalena Elicano-Castillo, μΣϕ '52 Gloria Andrea T. Aragon, μΣϕ '40 Elvira Fermin-Silva, μΣϕ '39 Cum Laude (M.D.)
Rochelle Lorenzo Castillo, μΣϕ '10 Jona Marie Patalingjug Golbin, μΣϕ '09 Debbie Ann Chiu Qua, μΣϕ '05 Jennifer Solivas-Maluyao, μΣϕ '99 Mary Joy Sia Su, μΣϕ '95 Ma. Teresa Sevilla, μΣϕ '89 Lizbeth de Padua, μΣϕ '81 Victoria Ang-San Pedro, μΣϕ '81 Luz Sison-Fonacier, μΣϕ '78 Lina Soliman-Platilia, μΣϕ '68 Elsa Ramirez-Merami, μΣϕ '57 Alicia Paez-Lorenzo, μΣϕ '56 Teresita Camomot, μΣϕ '55 Adelaida Dalmacio-Cruz, μΣϕ '53 Angela Leynes-Baizas, μΣϕ '39 Solita Camara-Besa, μΣϕ '38 Medicine Board Placers
Erin Ann C. Baldos-Go, μΣϕ ‘02 10th Placer, Physician’s Liscensure Exam, 2002 Jennifer L. Solivas-Maluyao, μΣϕ ‘99 7th Placer, Physician’s Liscensure Exam, 1999 Gloria Andrea T. Aragon, μΣϕ ‘40 4th Placer, Physician’s Liscensure Exam, 1940
Significant Firsts
Sofia L.G. Bona–De Santos, μΣϕ ‘38 Headed the first BCG Immunization program of DOH (1960s) Gloria Andrea T. Aragon, μΣϕ ‘40 First Filipina Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Medicine (UPCM) and Director of the Philippine General Hospital (1979-1983) Carmen Mita Pardo de Tavera–Loinaz μΣϕ ‘44 First Chairman of the Philippine Professionals for Health and Human Rights and GABRIELA Thelma F. Navarrete-Clemente, μΣϕ ‘45 Founder, Capitol Medical Center Julita B. Ramoso-Jalbuena, μΣϕ ‘46 Established the Blood Bank for Obstetrics Only physician so far to have received the top 3 awards of the Philippine OB-Gyn Society: Ramon Lopez Memorial Award (1980), Baldomero Roxas Memorial Lecture Award (1984) and Honororia Acosta-Sison Research Award (1992) Perla Dizon Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 First Lady Chancellor, U.P. Manila Established the first fellowship program in 1987 at PGH; was elected its first president Thelma Tupasi-Ramos, μΣϕ ‘64 First and only physician to be named director of Development Bank of the Philippines
National Awardees
Perla Dizon Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 2010 National Academy of Science and Technology National Scientist Corazon Yabes-Almirante, μΣϕ ‘61 2010 National Academy of Science and Technology Outstanding Book Award Esperanza Icasas-Cabral, μΣϕ ‘68 1981 NAST Outstanding Young Scientist 1981 Outstanding Young Scientists (Cardiology)1981 Outstanding Young Scientists (Cardiology) Carmencita David-Padilla, μΣϕ ‘81 Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in the field of Medicine (Medicine Genetics) 1994 Thelma Tupasi-Ramos, μΣϕ ‘64 1980 National Academy of Science and Technology Outstanding Young Scientists (Infectious Diseases) Mediadora Claudio-Saniel, μΣϕ ‘72 2010 Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Award - Philippine Medical Association 1985 National Academy of Science and Technology Outstanding Young Scientists (Epidemiology) Leonor I. Cabral-Lim, μΣϕ ‘76 2008 Ten Outstanding Filipino Physicians, “Advocate for Persons with Epilepsy” Ma. Stephanie Fay Sanchez Samadan-Cagayan, μΣϕ ‘93 NAST Outstanding Young Scientist 2009 Ma. Dominga Cecilia B. Padilla–Lopez, μΣϕ ‘85 The Outstanding Filipino Physician Award 2009
Ten Outstanding Women in Nation's Service Award
Perla O. Dizon- Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ’55 (1974) Thelma F. Tupasi-Ramos, μΣϕ’64 (1983) Esperanza A. Icasas-Cabral, μΣϕ’68 (1986) Mediadora S. Claudio-Saniel, μΣϕ’72B (1992) Bernadette J. Madrid, μΣϕ’83 (2001)
Ten Outstanding Young Men Award
Carmencita M. David-Padilla, μΣϕ ’81 (1994)
U.P. Manila Lady Chancellors
| Perla O. Dizon Santos Ocampo, μΣϕ '55 |
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1993-1999 |
| Marita V. Tolentino-Reyes, μΣϕ '64 |
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2002-2005 |
U.P. College of Medicine Deans
| Gloria Andrea T. Aragon, μΣϕ ‘40 |
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1979-1983 (concurrent Director of the PGH) |
| Marita V. Tolentino-Reyes, μΣϕ ‘64 |
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1988-1991 |
| Amelia G. Reyes-Fernandez, μΣϕ ‘57 |
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1994-1997 |
U.P. Colllege of Medicine Department Heads
| Biochemistry |
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Lourdes F. Forlales-Cruz, μΣϕ ‘73
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1980-1986 |
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Solita F. Camara-Besa, μΣϕ ‘38 |
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1956-1980 |
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| Pathology |
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Teresita V. Tuazon, μΣϕ ‘73 |
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2001-2004 |
| Physiology |
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Dolores D. Bonzon, μΣϕ ‘80 |
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2000-2003 |
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Zenaida G. Bagabaldo, μΣϕ ‘53 |
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1975-1985 |
U.P. College of Public Health Department Heads
| Dean |
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Nina Gloriani, μΣϕ ‘79 |
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Current |
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Caridad A. Ancheta, μΣϕ ‘71 |
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| Microbiology |
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Adelwisa R. Ortega, μΣϕ ‘74 |
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1990-1992 |
| Parasitology |
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Pilarita N. Tongol-Rivera, μΣϕ ‘83 |
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Current |
| Environmental & Occupational Health |
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Perla R. Sarausad- Macaraeg, μΣϕ ‘75 |
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Current |
PGH Department Heads
| Anesthesiology |
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Lourdes T. Africa-Juliano, μΣϕ ‘46 |
1982-1988 |
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Fides I. Galvez-Flores, μΣϕ ’81 |
Current (Head, Trauma Anesthesia) |
| Family Medicine |
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Zorayda E. Leopando, μΣϕ ‘75 |
1998-2003 |
| Laboratories |
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Marimin A. Abad-Lapuebla, μΣϕ ‘76 |
Current (Department Chair) |
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Elia G. Paulino-Cabrera, μΣϕ ’83 |
Current (Head, Clinical Microscopy) |
| Medicine |
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Mediadora S. Claudio-Saniel, μΣϕ ‘72 |
First Female Chairperson |
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Agnes Espinosa Dominguez-Mejia, μΣϕ ‘77 |
2009-present |
| Hematology |
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Honorata Jane V. Giongco-Baylon, μΣϕ’78 |
Current (Chief) |
| Hospital Infection Control Unit |
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Regina B. Pascua-Berba, μΣϕ ‘87 |
Current (Chair) |
| Nephrology-Dialysis |
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Elizabeth B. Salazar-Montemayor, μΣϕ ’80 |
Current (Chair) |
| Pulmonology |
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Ma. Bella R. Siasoco, μΣϕ ’79 |
Current (Chair) |
| Neurology |
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Lilian V. Lee, μΣϕ ‘64 |
1975-1978 (Section Head) |
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Aida R. Mendoza-Salonga, μΣϕ ‘74 |
2001-2004 |
| Obstetrics-Gynecology |
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Amanda Virginia R. de Jesus, μΣϕ ’74 |
2004-2006 |
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Mildred C. Negre-Pareja, μΣϕ ‘62 |
2001-2004 |
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Genara A. Manuel-Limson, μΣϕ ‘59 |
1994-1998 |
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Natividad L. Puertellano, μΣϕ ‘52 |
1982-1985 |
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Nora T. Ignacio-Silao, μΣϕ ‘58 |
1976-1979 |
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Julita B. Ramoso-Jalbuena, μΣϕ ‘46 |
1972-1973 |
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Gloria Andrea T. Aragon, μΣϕ ‘40 |
1967-1972 |
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Maria Lilibeth L. Sia Su, μΣϕ ’97 |
Current (Vice Chair for Administration, Cancer Institute) |
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Jean Anne B. Toral, μΣϕ ’97 |
Current (Head, Cytology) |
| Opthalmology |
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Gloria D. Lim, μΣϕ ‘49 |
1982-1985 (First Lady Chair) |
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Rosie N. Reyes-Noche, μΣϕ ’67 |
Current (Service Chief, Uveitis) |
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Teresita R. Castillo, μΣϕ ’85 |
Current (Ocular Inflammation Society) |
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Mary Rose L. Pe-Yan, μΣϕ ’92 |
Current (President, Opthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Society; Head, PGH Eye Prosthesis Unit)
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| Otorhinolaryngology |
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Ruzanne N. Magiba-Caro, μΣϕ ’82 |
Current (Asst. Chair, Research) |
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Teresa Luisa I. Gloria-Cruz, μΣϕ ’92 |
Current (Chair, Teaching) |
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Jeanette Marie S. Matsuo, μΣϕ ’95 |
Current (Chief, Media Affiairs Cancer Institute; Head, Division of Head and Neck Surgery) |
| Pediatrics |
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Carmencita B. Fagela-Domingo, μΣϕ ‘61 |
1991-1998 |
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Amelia G. Reyes-Fernandez, μΣϕ ‘57 |
1985-1991 |
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Perla O. Dizon- Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 |
1979-1985 |
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Pura Flor D. Isleta, μΣϕ ’69 |
Current (Head, Neonatology) |
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Lorna F. Ramos-Abad, μΣϕ ’80 |
Current, (Head, Pediatric Endocrinology, Special Assistant to the Chair) |
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Bernadette J. Madrid, μΣϕ ’83 |
Current (Director, Child Protection Unit) |
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Carmencita M. David-Padilla, μΣϕ’ 81 |
Current (Department Chair) |
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Dolores D. Bonzon, μΣϕ’80 |
Current (Head, Pediatrics-Nephrology) |
| Psychiatry |
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Lourdes F. Vera-Lapuz, μΣϕ ‘49 |
1971-1972, 1973-1976 |
| Radiology |
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Rosanna Evangelista-Fragante, μΣϕ ‘89 |
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Professor Emeritus
Perla O. Dizon Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 Carmelita B. Fagela-Domingo, μΣϕ ‘61 Mildred C. Negre-Pareja, μΣϕ ‘62 Melecia M. Antonio-Velmonte, ‘62
Medical Society Heads
| Philippine College of Physicians |
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| President |
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Esperanza A. Icasas-Cabral, μΣϕ ‘68 |
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1982-1983 |
| Philippine Heart Association |
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| President |
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Esperanza A. Icasas-Cabral, μΣϕ ‘68 |
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1988-1989 |
| President |
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Maria Teresa L. Bacnis-Abola |
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2009-2010 |
| Philippine Society of Nephrology |
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| President |
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Elizabeth B. Salazar-Montemayor, μΣϕ ’80 |
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2009-2010 |
| President |
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Dolores D. Bonzon, μΣϕ ’80 |
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Current |
| Philippine Dermatological Society |
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| President |
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Georgina T. Concepcion-Pastorfide μΣϕ ‘78 |
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2009-2010 |
| Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society |
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| President |
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Gloria Andrea T. Aragon, μΣϕ ‘40 |
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1962 |
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Herminia N. Baja-Panlilio, μΣϕ ‘39 |
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1966 |
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Natividad L. Puertellano, μΣϕ ‘52 |
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1975 |
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Guillerma S. Naval–Sagahun, μΣϕ ‘52 |
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1986 |
| Philippine Pedriatic Society |
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| President |
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Perla O. Dizon Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 |
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1978-1980 |
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Amelia G. Reyes-Fernandez, μΣϕ ‘57 |
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1992-1994 |
Philippine Society of Opthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
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| President |
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Mary Rose L. Pe-Yan, μΣϕ ‘92 |
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2009-present |
| Philippine Ocular Inflammation Society |
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| President |
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Teresita R. Castillo, μΣϕ ‘85 |
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2009-present |
Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology |
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| Director |
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Nina G. Gloriani, μΣϕ ‘79 |
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Current |
| Tropical Medicine Philippines |
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| Director |
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Caridad A. Ancheta, μΣϕ ’71 |
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Current |
Deans to Other Medical Schools
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine |
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Esperanza N. Carague- Lansang, μΣϕ ‘58 |
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1997 |
University of Perpetual Help (Rizal) - JONELTA Foundation School of Medicine |
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Aretas P. Singson-Alday, μΣϕ ‘60 |
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Founding Dean |
Other Leadership Positions
Solita F. Camara-Besa, μΣϕ ‘38 1987 National Academy of Science And Technology Health Sciences Division (Biochemistry) Perla O. Dizon- Santos Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 Elected Academicians, 1994 (Pediatrics) Corazon C. Yabes-Almirante ‘61 Current head, Perinatal Care and Neonatology Center, Philippine Children’s Medical Center (2010) Josefina G. Tayag-Naraval, μΣϕ ’62 Current Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UP Manila Thelma F. Tupasi-Ramos, μΣϕ ‘64 Director, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) 1983-1985 Mediadora S. Claudio-Saniel, μΣϕ ‘72 Director, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) 1986-1991 Asuncion L. Abaya-Morido, μΣϕ ‘75 Director, Medical Center Manila Zorayda E. Leopando, μΣϕ ‘75 Current Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development, UP Manila Lorna F. Ramos-Abad, μΣϕ ‘80 Assistant to the Dean for Public Affairs, UP College of Medicine Carmencita M. David-Padilla, μΣϕ ‘81 Director, Newborn Screening Program Former Director, National Institutes of Health Former Director, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod Bonaleth L. Musñgi-de Vera, μΣϕ ‘82 Director and Owner, De Vera’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Grace O. Orteza, μΣϕ ‘87 Member, Board of Directors, Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines Gemma S. Coronel–Pastolero, μΣϕ '79 Current President, Filipino-Canadian Medical Association
Research Awardees
Luz M. Sison-Fonacier, μΣϕ ‘78 Awardee, “Women in Allergy”, 2009 Maxine Grace L. Jaucian-Dela Cruz, μΣϕ ‘00 Young Investigator Award for “Correlates of Spiritual Distress with Physical and Psychosocial Distress”, The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer Aimee Caroline E. Lim, μΣϕ ‘05 First Place, “Descriptive Research Contest 2009” of the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
UPCM Centennial Special Recognition Awardees
Dr. Perla Dizon Santos-Ocampo, μΣϕ ‘55 -Lifetime Achievement Awardee, -UPCM Centennial Special Recognition Awards
For RESEARCH Dr. Herminia N. Baja-Panlilio, μΣϕ ‘39 Dr. Flora M. Pascasio, μΣϕ ‘55 Dr. Lillian V. Lee, μΣϕ ‘64 Dr. Carmencita M. David-Padilla, μΣϕ ‘81 Dr. Thelma F. Tupasi-Ramos, μΣϕ ‘64
For MEDICAL EDUCATION Dr. Solita F. Camara-Besa, μΣϕ ‘38 Dr. Corazon M. Paulino-Gonzales, μΣϕ ‘44 Dr. Aida C. Baltazar, μΣϕ ‘49 Dr. Lourdes F. de Vera-Lapuz, μΣϕ ‘49 Dr. Adelaida E. Dalmacio-Cruz, μΣϕ ‘53 Dr. Marita V. Tolentino-Reyes, μΣϕ ‘64
For COMMUNITY SERVICE Dr. Carmen Mita P. de Tavera–Loinaz ‘44 Dr. Inesita I. Javonillo, μΣϕ ‘57 Dr. Ma. Dominga B. Padilla, μΣϕ ‘85
As a BUILDER IN MEDICINE Dr. Gloria T. Aragon, μΣϕ ‘40 Dr. Zenaida G. Bagabaldo, μΣϕ ‘53 Dr. Mutya T. San Agustin, μΣϕ ‘57
UPMAS/UPMASA Awardees
Nerita R. Estampador Ulep, μΣϕ ‘63 2009 Most Distinguished Alumnus-Overseas Luz N. Salonga-Racela, μΣϕ ‘63 2009 Outstanding Service-Overseas Agnes E. Dominguez-Mejia, μΣϕ ‘77 2009 UPMASA Missouri-Southern Illinois Chapter Outstanding Medical Teacher in the Clinical Sciences Carmencita M. David-Padilla, μΣϕ ‘81 2008 UPMAS Most Outstanding Researcher in the Philippines Blesile M. Salvano-Mantaring, , μΣϕ ‘84 2008 UPMAS Most Outstanding Educator Marcia Irene F. Canto-Chuidian, μΣϕ ‘85 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award in Medicine and Clinical Research, University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America
Government Officials
Esperanza Icasas-Cabral, μΣϕ ‘68 Former DOH Secretary, 2009-June 2010 Former DSWD Secretary, July 2005-2009 Filomena T. Santiago–San Juan, μΣϕ ‘78 Congresswoman, 2nd District of Zamboaga del Sur (2001-2004) Anna York Christina P. Bondoc- Sagum, μΣϕ ‘94 Congresswoman, 4th district of Pampanga (2004-Present)
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