Pghmfi newsletter january june 2017

G/F Nurses’ Home, Philippine General Hospital Compound Taft Avenue, Manila 1000 Philippines Tel: (02) 567-4272, (02) 554-8400 local 3061 Telefax: (02) 536-2874 Website: www.pghmedfoundation.com Email: pghmfi1997@gmail.com

Volume 8

Newsletter A tri-annual publication of PGHMFI

Issue 1

January - June 2017

PGHMFI Holds 14th Annual Membership Meeting The PGHMFI 14th Annual Membership Meeting was held on March 31, 2017 at the Social Hall of PGH Nurses’ Home. Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., PGHMFI President reported on the achievements and various projects of the Foundation. He also disclosed its existing financial status for the ending period of 2016 and the Work and Financial Plan for 2017.

New Members of the Foundation were inducted and took oath before Dr. Greg T. Alvior, Chairman, PGHMFI

Renovation of PGH Emergency Room, Cancer Institute, Nurses’ Home and Dorm I eyed UP-PGH Director, Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi revealed plans to renovate the Emergency Room, Cancer Institute, Nurses’ Home and Dorm I of the Philippine General Hospital during the 14th Annual Membership Meeting of PGHMFI. He said; once renovations are implemented, PGH could extend more services to those in dire need of medical treatment.

Dr. Legaspi declared PGH is now undertaking computerization of database system and installation of ninety (90) units of WI-FI to increase work efficiency. He expressed gratitude to PGHMFI for augmentation funds granted to PGH thru Charity Patients Medical Funds. The funds helped the hospital cope with its daily financial requirements of 1.6 million for health care services.

Highlights of the meeting were the induction and oath taking of eighteen (18) new members conducted by PGHMFI Chairman, Dr. Greg T. Alvior.

The momentous event ended with members sharing their views and insights on how the Foundation could further enhance the assistance extended to PGH and its patients.

Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, PGH Director delivered Welcome Remarks during the PGHMFI 14th Annual Membership Meeting

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THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS

MESSAGE

OUR MEMBER - Dr. Gregorio T. Mariano, Jr.

Greetings to all!

We have come a long way since our inception in 1997. We have gone through rough times but due to the cooperation and avid participation among our officers and members, and with the invaluable support of our donors who have unrelentingly provided the much needed financial assistance, we have succeeded in achieving our objectives.

It is now our 14th year of providing service to our fellowmen who require medical attention at the PGH and we hope to continue doing so.

GOD SPEED!

For Latest Updates: Visit our website: www.pghmedfoundation.com or like us on www.facebook.com/ PGH Medical Foundation Editorial Staff Editor:

Paraluman C. Canto, MPA, CES

Staff :

Gloria G. Rio Vic V. Zoleta Mindy L. Lominario

Advisers: Gregorio T. Alvior, Jr., M.D. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., M.D. Page 2

Dr. Gregorio T. Mariano, Jr., a member of UPCM Class 1962 has indeed measured up to the challenge of “giving back�, not only to his Alma Mater, but likewise to his countrymen.

Albeit being part of his class who made the exodus to the United States to pursue further training, he was also among those who decided to stay there to practice his specialty in Internal Medicine in Pennsylvania. He had however continued to come home and actively participate whenever their class embarked in civic related projects during their milestone anniversaries.

These included the Gawad Kalinga Housing Project in Quezon City for our homeless countrymen during their golden anniversary, as well as in various infrastructure projects for his beloved Alma Mater.

While in the United States, he stayed connected with former classmates at the PGHMFI where he coordinates with them regarding referrals for patients brought to his attention for assistance at the PGH. The successful assistance to these patients inspired him to organize the Century Club Endowment Fund, as a project under the PGHMFI, to ensure sustainable assistance to these patients. In furtherance to this objective, he coordinated with fellow members of the UP Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) to solicit their support by recruiting them as members of the Club and donating at least One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), thus deriving the name Century Club.

His recent visit to PGH was full of nostalgia as he went around the wards and reminisce the times he cared for these patients during his younger years.

He is s h o w n s e a t e d (extreme right) with the PGH Director (second from left) and some officers and staff of the PGHMFI.

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PGH MFI President Honored

Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., (middle) is flanked by some officers and staff of the PGHMFI

Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., was tendered a testimonial dinner at the New World Manila Bay Hotel on 1 February 2017 by the Department of Surgery and the Foundation for the Advancement of Surgical Education, Inc. (FASE). This is in connection with his compulsory retirement as Associate Professor 7 from the UPM – PGH Department of Surgery, Division of Urology where he served for many years.

His friends and peers from the Department took turns to exult his virtues and the professional contributions he has made to his specialty, which he accepted with gratitude and humility.

14th Board of Trustees Meeting Held The PGH MFI Board of Trustees held its 14th Meeting last 4 May 2017 at the Tower Club in Makati City. The President, Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., apprised the members of the projects that were undertaken during the previous year, 2016.

Likewise, he reported on the donations received for the PGH through the initiative of the Foundation, e.g. an ambulance from the PCSO, several infusion pumps from the Jollibee Corporation for the Pediatrics Department, electronic products from the Samsung Corporation, as well as cash donations from Globe Corporation and the AL Tawi - Tawi Nickel Corporation .

Board of Trustees Officers and Staff during the BOT Meeting The fund raising projects to be undertaken for the current year, such as the Golf Tournament and the Art Auction were likewise reported. Further more, important concerns were taken up for resolution. The occasion was met with a pleasant surprise when one of its Board of Trustees, Mr. Michael Escaler handed a check worth Five Hundred Thousand (Php500,000.00) for the Charity Patients Medical Fund.

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PGH MFI Fund - Raising Projects Alay sa PGH Golf Tournament

We would like thank the following sponsors Co Presentor

Major Sponsor

Mr. Mighty David Hole Sponsors Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., (extreme left) with some players at the golf link MG Car Condon Star

One of the main fund raising projects of the PGH Corporation MFI is the “Alay sa PGH Golf Tournament”. This was held Mr. Leonardo Leonio last 22 May 2017 at the Ayala Greenfield Golf & Leisure Club in Calamba, Laguna. More than fifty (50) golf Donors enthusiasts led by PGHMFI President, Dr. Telesforo Bobon E. Gana, Jr., participated in the event which enhanced the Mr. Luis Antonio Gutierrez Mr. VG Martinez PGHMFI Charity Patients Medical Fund. The project Honesto, Teresita & Mr. Tony Que would not have been possible without the valuable support Ms. Lily Chan Antonio Evangelista of our sponsors.

Coin Canister Project

Landbank Taft Branch Ms. Maria Theresa Natividad PGH Nurses’ Home Concierge

Ayala Alabang Village Association Dr. Paul Ferdinand Reganit

Dr. Dione M. Suter

Prof. Diana R. Agbayani

Jewish Association of the Philippines Page 4

Photo shows how the coins are processed in one of our partner establishments.

The PGHMFI coin canister partners have continued to aggressively support this project. In the past six month period of 2017, it has generated Php 154,112.40 for the Charity Patients Medical Fund

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Heralding PGHMFI Donors ANASE Realty Corporation

Photo shows Dr. Gregorio T. Alvior, Jr., receiving the check. He is flanked by Dr. Juliet Sio– Aguilar - Chair Pediatrics Department, Dr. Dione M. Suter and Mr. Ned Brian Y. Sytengco - VP for Investments.

Sunlife Foundation

The Sunlife Foundation donated One Million Pesos (Php1M) for the PGH MFI Charity Patients Medical Fund. The donation was received by the officers of the PGH MFI. Shown in photo are Mr. Alex Narciso and Ms. Rizalina G. Mantaring officers of the Sunlife Foundation presenting the ceremonial check.

This was held last 17 April 2017 at the main office of Sun Life Foundation at the Bonifacio Global City Page 5

ANASE Realty Corporation donated Twenty Million Pesos (Php20M) for the PGH Department of Pediatrics. This is intended for the construction of a Step-Down Intensive Care Unit for the Department and the furnishing of the Pedia Hema-Oncology Clinic at the Cancer Institute . The check was turned over by Ms. Aylene Y. Sytengco- Chief Finance Officer and Treasurer of the company last 30 June 2017, after the Memorandum of Agreement was signed in December 2016. Preparations are now underway to jump-start the project.

Mr. Michael Escaler

Mr. Michael Escaler, a member of the PGH MFI Board of Trustees donated Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php500,000.00) for the Charity Patients Medical Fund. The donation was handed during the Board of Trustees Meeting last 4 May 2017. continue next page‌.

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A Terumo syringe pump was donated by Ms. Isabel Bautista & Atty. Rose Ann Reyes for the Department of Pediatrics. This was received by the Vice-Chair of the Department, Dr. Lorna Abad and the Chief Resident.

A Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas employee donated seventy five thousand pesos (Php75,000.00) for the geriatric patients of the PGH

Dr. Art Pacho donated two (2) boxes of medical supplies for the Department of Pediatrics

The Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines Foundation Inc., (JSSP) donated Fifty Thousand Pesos to the PGH MFI for the pediatric cancer patients of the PGH on 10 April 2017. Photo shows Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., PGH MFI President (middle) receiving the check from Ms. Olga Severino Martel. They are flanked by Mme. Lolita Escobar Mirpuri, PGH MFI officer, Ms. Fortune Ledesma and Ditas Posadas.

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Dr. Jorge Ignacio, Chair of the Cancer Institute (center) is shown receiving a scanner and printer from donor LP Lubi (second from left).

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Charity Patients Medical Fund Program

Internal Medicine Orthopedics Orthopedics, 310,000.00 , 21%

Ophthalmology, 270,793.50 , 19%

Pediatrics, 266,034.00 , 18%

Internal Medicine, 357,196.50 , 24%

Ophthalmolog y Pediatrics

Surgery Rehabilitation Neurosciences

Psychiatry, 7,282.50 , 1% Otorhinolaryngology, 15,600.00 , 1% Radiology, 5,900.00 , 0%

Obstetrics & Gynecology Otorhinolaryn gology Psychiatry Rehabilitation, Radiology Obstetrics & 71,540.00 , 5% Gynecology, Neurosciences, Surgery, 71,763.10 , 31,373.00 , 2% 61,975.00 , 4% 5%

January - June 2017 Internal Medicine Orthopedics Ophthalmology Pediatrics Surgery Rehabilitation Neurosciences Obstetrics & Gynecology Otorhinolaryngology Psychiatry Radiology

TOTAL TOTAL

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357,196.50 310,000.00 270,793.50 266,034.00 71,763.10 71,540.00 61,975.00 31,373.00 15,600.00 7,282.50 5,900.00

Php1,469,457.60 199 PATIENTS

Individual Members: Dr. Bienvenido Cabral and Family Dr. Emilio Yap Friends of Dr. Bienvenido Cabral Dr. Gregorio Alvior, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Manuel Canlas Dr. Danilo and Lydianila Soriano Dr. Vermen Verallo - Rowell Dr. Danilo N. David Friends of Mr. Paco Magsaysay Mr. Michael Say Ms. Helen Massab Friends of Dr. Gregorio Alvior, Jr. Hon. Mary Ann Susano Page 7

Corporate/Organization Members: 584,360.31 500,000.00 381,200.00 230,250.00 200,000.00 103,050.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 81,000.00 30,000.00 13,500.00 10,000.00 10,000.00

ENDOWMENT FUND CORNER

Liberty Flour Mills Tracsom Builders Muebles Italiano Gramono Properties & Devt. Corp.

Liberty Foundation, Inc. Megaworld Corporation Anonymous Donor (UK) APB Baked Products Ayala Alabang Kapihan Casino EspaĂąol The French Baker Coca-Cola Medicard Philippines

750,000.00 750,000.00 510,000.00 254,493.87 250,000.00 250,000.00 175,290.29 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00

Donors (January - June 2017) SPONSOR (Php 50K & Above)

PATRON (Php 10K-49K)

Anase Realty and Enterprises Corporation United Laboratories, Inc. Sun Life Foundation Globe Telecom, Inc. All Asian Counter Trade Mr. Michael Escaler APB Baked Products IBuildBoys Mikel Panlilio, Joachim Samson, Kris Crouch, Matt Sical & Enrico Po Anonymous Donor Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Various Paypal Donors Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines Rumach Corporation Taihon Chemicals & Services, Inc. Mr. Paco Magsaysay Group of Companies Carmen's Best Dairy Products Inc. Colorview CATV Inc. Quezon CATV Inc. RMJ Development Subic CATV, Inc. Wesky Cable Networks Citadel Corporation Taihon Chemicals & Services,Inc. (TAICHEM) Donation from Family & Friends Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Camangon Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso Supetran Mr. Johnny & Ms. Eleanor Chavez Mr. Hans Christian & Ms. Purieann Martha Alvarez Mr. & Mrs. Honorato Timbol Mr. Eriberto & Corazon Pineda Ms. Antonia Gonzales Mr. Elpidio & Ms. Connie Occeño Ms. Elvira A. Guzman Mr. Leo & Connie Santos Mr. Anita Camangon Mr. Fred & Ms. Ellie Alba Mr. Jaime & Ms. Adelina Reyes Mr. Tagumpay & Ms. Marilou Abueg Ms. Fannie Chan Ms. Rexie Pido Ms. Violy Sanchez

Ms. Lena P. Lubi Atty. Maricris Tobias Mr. Cesario de Leon & Family Pacific Paints of the Phils. (Boysen) Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr. Pines Development Corp.

Home of Exquisite Taste by Exquisite Manila, Inc. Mr. Alfredo Ardosa Susan S. Villar Aquila Resources and Holdings Inc. Fugelman Services Providers, Inc. Mr. Edy Jose Ponceja Ms. Michelle Navarro Mr. Paco Magsaysay’s Birthday Donation from Family & Friends Alvin & Cath Lacanbakal Cynthia, Rico, Tintin Sesinco Natural, Inc. Dr. Gregorio T. Alvior, Jr. Dr. Marcelino Banzon Francis C. del Val Gerry Reyes Girlie & John Izzy Januzczok Marcelina D. Banzon Marilou Corpus Marino de Jesus Que Mme. Lolita Mirpuri Mrs. Agnes Essem Perez Ms. Virginia M. Gatmaytan Norman & Marissa Sanchez Suarez & Reyes Law Offices Tonet Cruz, Teresa Calimbahim Marian Barbon

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IN-KIND DONATIONS Seahorse Realty Corporation Manly Plastics Inc. Ms. Isabel Bautista & Atty. Rose Ann Reyes Anonymous

PGH Medical Foundation, Inc.

BENEFACTOR (BelowPhp10K) Smith Bell Corporation Atty. Henry Rojas - UP Law ‘96 & Mrs. Wilma Rojas UP CSWCD ‘90 Jose Alberto G. Dimayuga Cong. Mary Ann Susano Kwie - Lan Torres Ma. Theresa D. Natividad Mr. Andre Abellanosa Dr. Maria Magdalena Barcelon Mr. Rogelio Angbeng

PGHMFI Executive Officers Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr. - President Dr. Alfonso A. Doloroso - V -President Mrs. Dalisay Z. Nodque - Secretary Mrs. Agnes Essem B. Perez - Treasurer Atty. Arnaldo M. Cariño - Auditor Ms. Erlinda B. Cambia - Exec. Director Members Dr. Gregorio T. Alvior, Jr. Dr. Bienvenido V. Cabral Mr. Rolando Enrique D. Domingo Mr. Francisco D. Magsaysay Mme. Lolita Escobar-Mirpuri Hon. Mary Ann L. Susano

PGHMFI Board of Trustees Dr. Gregorio T. Alvior, Jr. Chairman Members Dr. Bienvenido V. Cabral Atty. Arnaldo M. Cariño Dr. Alfonso A. Doloroso Mr. Michael L. Escaler Dr. Telesforo E. Gana, Jr. Mr. Noel J. Gonzales Mr. Francisco D. Magsaysay Mme. Lolita Escobar-Mirpuri Mrs. Dalisay Z. Nodque Mrs. Agnes Essem B. Perez Atty. Antonio A. Picazo Ms. Cory R. Quirino Hon. Mary Ann L. Susano Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla - Ex-Officio LEGAL COUNSEL: Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos Law Office 17th, 18th & 19th Floors Liberty Center 104 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village Makati City, Philippines P.O. Box No. 2351 MCPO