1.1. Sub-committee on Legislative Liaison
Chairman: Romeo G. Encanto, MD
Members: Joel U. Macalino, MD
Leo O. Olarte, MD
Atty. Jesus M. Disini, Jr. (By Invitation)

1.2. Sub-committee on Media Liaison
Chairman: Antonio C. Cabigas, MD
Member: Joel Patrick A. Aldana, MD
Delfin B. Cuajunco, MD
Bienvenido S. Gaddi, MD
Nikko Magsanoc, MD (by invitation)

1.3. Sub-committee on Medical Informatics & Webpage
Chairman: Nilo C. delos Santos, MD
Members: Dakila P. delos Angeles, MD
Marie Carmela M. Lapitan, MD
George G. Lim, MD

1.4. Sub-committee on PCS Foundation Day
Chairman: Jose A. Solomon, MD
Members: Rose Marie Rosete-Liquete, MD
John Richard B. Nuñez, Jr., MD
Eduardo A. Santos, MD

1.5. Sub-committee on PCS Webpage
Chairman: Catherine Teh, MD
Members: Jonathan M. Asprer, MD
Enrico P. Ragaza, MD


2) COMMITTEE ON HMO’S AND RUV

Tasks:
2.1 Continue to negotiate for better benefits for Fellows/Diplomates of PCS with the AHMOPI and the PHIC.
2.2 Information and guideline dissemination.

Chairman:               George G. Lim
Members:               Romeo G. Encanto, MD
                             Arsenio Pascual III, MD (Chair-’04)
Regent-in-Charge:     Jesus V. Valencia, MD

Sub-committee on HMO

Sub-committee on RVS

3) COMMITTEE ON S.U.R.E. & OUTREACH SERVICES

Tasks:
3.1. Conduct surgical missions for indigent patients in underserved areas (by chapters and affiliate societies) in conjunction with League of Municipal Mayors and Philippine College of Rotary Governors and the members of SPSA or other NGOs (Have at least 2 for the year)
3.2. Monitor and implement guidelines in the conduct of surgical missions. S.U.R.E. activities

Chairman: Beda R. Espineda, MD
Members:
Melchor Renie A. Cruz, MD
Alberto J. de Leon, MD
Vicente R. Gomez, MD
Marichu Battad, MD (By invitation)
Teresita Batanes, MD (By invitation)

Chapter Reps:
Manuel B. Villamor Jr., MD (Cebu EV)
Samuel C. Cosme (Cordillera)

Regent-in-charge: Esperanza R. Lahoz, MD

4) COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS

Tasks:
4.1. Publish PCS Desk Calendar for 2008
4.2. Ensure timely publication of the quarterly issues of the PCS Newsletter
4.3. Ensure that all worthwhile articles are sent out in the PCS Website
4.4. To encourage submission of articles for the Chapters and specialty society

Chairman: Joel U. Macalino, MD
Members:
Jose Luis J. Danguilan, MD
Pedrito E. Guevara, MD
Roel S. Tolentino, MD
Ma. Concepcion C. Vesagas, MD

Regent-in-charge: Josefina R. Almonte, MD

Sub-committee on Documentations:

Task:
1. To complete the history of the PCS for posting in the website.
2. To colect memorabilia items for the museum
3. To come up with external hard drive for pictures taken during official PCS functions/activities

Chairman: Jose Luis J. Danguilan, MD
Members:
Jose Ravelo T. Bartolome, MD
Norman S. Garcia, MD
Joseph Melbert Gulfan, MD
Wilfredo Y. Tayag, MD
Esther A. Saquil, MD
Ma. Celine Isobel Villegas, MD

PCS Newsletter
Editor-in-Chief: Joel U. Macalino, MD
Editorial Staff: Ma. Mahal G. Maestral, MD
Leo O. Olarte, MD
Manuel S. Ocampo, Jr., MD
Jeannette Nora I. Silao, MD
Dures Fe E. Tagayuna, MD
Ma. Concepcion C. Vesagas, MD
Dante V. Lerma, MD (By Invitation)
Regent-in-Charge: Josefina R. Almonte, MD

5) PHILIPPINE JOURNAL OF SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

Tasks:
5.1. Ensure timely publication of the PJSS

Editor-in-Chief: Edgardo R. Cortez, MD
Co-Editors:
Armando C. Crisostomo, MD
Isaac David E. Ampil II, MD
Associate Editors: Alvin B. Caballes, MD
Ma. Luisa D. Aquino, MD
Antonio L. Anastacio, MD
Domingo S. Bongala, Jr., MD
Placido P. Calimag, Jr., MD
Charlotte M. Chiong, MD
Lyra Ruth C. Clemente-Chua, MD
Nilo C. de los Santos, MD
Juanito S. Javier, MD
Ida Marie T. Lim, MD
Adrian E. Manapat, MD
Manuel Francisco T. Roxas, MD
Eric S.M. Talens, MD
Theodor S. Vesagas, MD

1) COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Tasks:
1.1. Increase financial stability:
a) Increase rental income from our building
b) Continue cost efficient measures
1.2. Maintain our building keeping it clean, safe and presentable to Fellows, users and visitors
1.3. Study the possibility of a P500.00 annual dues for PAO and PSO and the impact it will have on the College. These Fellows will not receive the PJSS and FAP benefits.

Chairman:
Dennis P. Serrano, MD
Members: Mateo R. Bagsic, MD
Jose Ravelo T. Bartolome, MD
Romeo R. Fernandez, MD
Rene P.S.A. Mendoza, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Alex A. Erasmo, MD

2)  COMMITTEE ON PCS BUILDING

Chairman: Jose Ravelo T. Bartolome, MD
Members:
Dexter S. Aison, MD
Joel A. Aldana, MD
Leonardo Ona, III, MD
Jose A. Solomon, MD
                                               
Regent-in-Charge:     Alfred H. Belmonte, MD

3) COMMITTEE ON FELLOWS ASSISTANCE & PENSION PLAN

Tasks:
3.1. Study measures to make Fellows Assistance Plan (FAP) viable.
3.2. To present an attractive and beneficial pension plan for Fellows
3.3. To conduct a survey on the different options of the FAP.

Chairman: Romeo R. Fernandez, MD
Members:
Apolonio L. Lasala, Sr., MD
Rica D. Mirasol-Lumague, MD
Edgardo T. Orlina, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Alex A. Erasmo, MD


4) COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL AUDIT

Chairman: Ponciano M. Bernardo, Jr., MD
Members:
Jaime F. Esquivel, MD
Gil Y. Gamilla, MD
Alfred Q.  Lasala, II, MD
Ramon R. Panlilio, MD                           
Leopoldo P. Serrano III, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Jesus V. Valencia, MD

1) COMMITTEE 0N MEMBERSHIP

In return,
• The specialty shall actively participate in the PCS congress by scheduling one of their days in the PCS congress
• They can pay day registration for the annual clinical congress
• New Fellows will have to apply with the PCS Committee on Membership and be inducted at the Opening Ceremonies, if admitted.

Chairman: Hector M. Santos, Jr., MD
Members:
Wilma A. Baltazar, MD
Antonio C. Cabigas, MD
Maximino Dy-R. Elgar, MD
Telesforo E. Gana, Jr., MD
Louie C. Racelis, MD
Francisco A. Victoria, MD
Ronald A. Yutangco, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Josefina R. Almonte, MD

2) COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS

Chairman: Fernando L. Lopez, MD
Members:
Edgardo R. Cortez, MD
Arturo S. de la Peña, MD
Eduardo R. Gatchalian, MD
Rey Melchor F. Santos, MD
Alfred H. Belmonte, MD (Chair, BOG)

3) COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS (COMELEC)

Chairman: Vicente Q. Arguelles, MD
Commissioners:
Ponciano M. Bernardo, Jr., MD
Adriano V. Laudico, MD
Cesar A. Millar, MD
Leonardo A. Ona, Jr., MD

4) COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS & AMENDMENTS

Tasks:
4.1. Study if there is still a need for the Candidates group as no one seems to be availing of it
4.2. Determine if we can come up with a Corresponding group in the membership who are not fellows but are interested in participating in activities of PCS and correspond on a regular basis

Chairman: Antonio B. Sison, MD
Members:
Arturo S. Flores, MD
Teresita R. Sanchez, MD
Leo O. Olarte, MD, Ll.B.

Regent-in-Charge: Alex A. Cerrillo, M.D.

5) COMMITTEE ON ETHICS & JUDICIAL MATTERS

Chairman: Francisco Y. Arcellana, Jr. MD
Members:
Antonio A. Limson, MD
Alberto B. Roxas, MD
Rey Melchor F. Santos, MD
Atty. JJ Disini (by invitation)

Head:  Armando C. Crisostomo, M.D.

1) COMMITTEE O CONVENTIONS

Tasks:
1.1. Continue the multi-specialty simultaneous sessions in midyear convention and annual clinical congress.
1.2. Make the attendance in the annual clinical congress a regional affair as we aim for a 100 foreign participants
1.3. Continue to extent our invitation to Presidents of the Asean region
1.4. To plan for a joint meeting with international societies some time 2007-08

Chairman: Armando C. Crisostomo, MD
Members:
Josefina R. Almonte, MD (Secretary)
Alex A. Erasmo, MD (Finance)
Alejando M. Dizon, MD (CSE)
Napoleon B. Alcedo, MD (Midyear Conv & Arrangements)
Jose Antonio Salud, MD (Annual Clinical)
Joel U. Macalino, MD (Publications)
Antonio C. Cabigas, MD (Media Liaison)
George T. Cheu, MD (Socials & Sports)
Renato M. Montenegro, MD (Midyear Convention, 2008)
Jose Macario V. Faylona, M.D. (Annual Clinical Congress, 2008)

1.1. Sub-committee on Awards
Tasks:
1. Grant awards to deserving Fellows in the field of teaching, research, and community service.
2. To determine the PCS Most Outstanding Chapter

Chairman: Teresita de Leon-Altre, MD
Members:
Ramon L. de Vera, MD
Faustino T. Domingo, Jr., MD
Willie N. Lagdameo, MD
Alberto B. Roxas, MD

Regent-in-charge: Josefina R. Almonte, MD

1.2. COMMITTEE ON SOCIALS & SPORTS

Chairman: George KCT Cheu, MD
Members:
Vedasto B. Lim, MD (Pres., PCS Golf Club)
Dante Jose D. Mercado, MD
Camilo C. Pada, MD
Albert Paulino, MD
Daniel N. Sia, MD
Virgilio L. Sioson, MD

2) COMMITTEE ON CONTINUING SURGICAL EDUCATION

Tasks:
2.1. To plan and prepare our multi-specialty simultaneous sessions in midyear convention and annual clinical congress for the next three (3) years.
2.2. Enhance and strengthen ethics and values formation education in the training and continuing surgical education activities of the College.
2.3. Develop training modules for researchers, training officers and Department Chairs
2.4. To set up an e-university program

Chairman: Alejandro M. Dizon, MD
Members:
Dakila P. delos Angeles, MD (Postgraduate Courses)
Placido P. Calimag, Jr., MD (Primary Care Surgery)
Napoleon B. Alcedo Jr., MD (Midyear Convention, 2007)
Jose Antonio M. Salud, MD (Annual Clinical Congress, 2007)
Renato R. Montenegro, MD (Midyear Convention, 2008)
Jose Macario V. Faylona, MD (Annual Clinical Congress, 2008)


Chair of Scientific Program of Specialty Societies
PSPS - Dexter Aison, MD
PAO
AFN - Rhoderick M. Casis, MD
PSCRS - Hermogenes J. Monroy, II, MD
POA - Jose Javier Sanchez, MD
PSGS - Catherine Teh, MD
PATACSI - Ramon Ribu, MD
PAPRAS - Joel Balingit, MD
PUA - Jason Letran, MD
PSO-HNS - William Lim, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Dominador M. Chiong Jr., MD


Sub-committee on Midyear Convention, 2007
Chairman: Napoleon B. Alcedo, MD
Members:
Erwin B. Alcazaren, MD
Jorge M. Concepcion, MD
Ma. Cheryl L. Cucueco, MD
Roberto O. Domingo, MD
Alfred Q. Lasala, II MD
Renato R. Montenegro, MD


Sub-committee on Annual Clinical Congress, 2007
Chairman: Jose Antonio M. Salud, MD
Members:
Arnel D. Diaz, MD
Ida Marie T. Lim, MD
Ma. Rica Mirasol-Lumague, MD
Paul Jesus S. Montemayor, MD
Jose Vicente T. Prodigalidad MD
Mary Geraldine B. Remucal, MD
Martin Ranellus P. Samson, MD
Ray I. Sarmiento, MD
Catherine Teh, MD

Sub-committee on Primary Care Surgery for Family Physicians
Chairman: Placido P. Calimag, Jr., MD
Members:
Dionisio T. Cruz, MD
Roberto O. Domingo, MD
Emmanuel F. Montaña Jr., MD
Rhoel C. Salvador, MD

Sub-committee on Postgraduate Courses & Scientific Meetings
Chairman: Dakila P. delos Angeles, MD
Members: Plus Course Directors

Sub-committee on Midyear Convention, 2008
Chairman: Renato R Montenegro, MD
Members:
Romarico M. Azores, Jr., MD
Daniel A. de la Paz, Jr., MD
Hermogenes J. Monroy III, MD
Albert P. Paulino Jr., MD
Paul Anthony L. Sunga, MD

Sub-committee on Annual Clinical Congress, 2008
Chairman: Jose Macario V. Faylona, MD
Members:
Eric E. Arcilla, MD
Domingo S. Bongala Jr., MD
Dakila P. delos Angeles, MD
Miguel C. Mendoza, MD
Nolan E. Pecho, MD
Mary Geraldine B. Remucal, MD
Catherine S.C. Teh, MD

3) COMMITTEE ON TRAUMA

Tasks:
3.1. To publish informative trauma materials
3.2. To coordinate with government and NGOs in terms of trauma injury prevention and control to include surveillance, lobbying for appropriate legislation
3.3. To coordinate and support the PCS chapters regarding their trauma programs
3.4. To categorize trauma capabilities by level of trauma centers
3.5. To cooperate in the Safe Kids program
3.6. To promote the BEST (Basic Emergency skills in Trauma)
3.7. To pilot study the Trauma Registry

Chairman: Orlando O. Ocampo, MD
Members:
Ma. Luisa D. Aquino, MD
Jorge M. Concepcion, MD
Daniel A. de la Paz, Jr., MD
Joseph T. Juico, MD
Eric Dennis C. Legaspi, MD
Joel U. Macalino, MD
Adrian R. Quidlat, MD
Raymundo F. Resurreccion, MD
Rafael Consunji, MD
Leoncio L. Kaw, MD (By Invitation)

Regent-in-Charge: Ray B. Malilay, MD

4) COMMITTEE ON CRITICAL CARE & NUTRITION

Chairman: Jonathan M. Asprer, MD
Members:
Eduardo R. Bautista, MD
Jesus Fernando B. Inciong, MD
Joseph T. Juico, MD
Luisito O. Llido, MD
Eduardo A. Santos, MD
Reynaldo P. Sinamban, MD
Raymundo F. Resurreccion, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Antonio S. Say, MD


5) COMMITTEE ON CANCER

Tasks:
5.1 Participate actively in National Cancer Consciousness Week and other DOH cancer activities.
5.2. Celebrate Breast Cancer Month (October).
5.3. Participate in the Terry Fox Run and the Avon Fun Walk
5.4. Participate actively in the Philippine Cancer Control Program in cooperation with the
Department of Health and other related agencies.
5.5. Publish the Cancer Bulletin
5.6. Initiate Coalition Against Cancer
5.7. Disseminate clinical practice guidelines on common cancers

Chairman: Jose Rhoel C. de Leon, MD
Co-chairman: Mark R. Kho, MD
Members:
Alfred Allen E. Buenafe, MD
Orlino C. Bisquerra Jr., MD
Conrado C. Cajucom, MD
Ida Marie T. Lim, MD
Karl T. Morales, MD
Alex L. Tan, MD
Rommel Duenas, MD
Stephen S. Siguan, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Arturo E. Mendoza Jr., MD

6) COMMITTEE ON SURGICAL INFECTIONS

Tasks:
6.1. To disseminate the Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Surgical Infection Prophylaxis
6.2. To continue the evaluation of the surgical surveillance and training of Infection Control Nurses in association with PHICS.
6.3. To come up with the Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines on Nosocomial Infections

Chairman: Domingo S. Bongala Jr., MD
Members:
Eric G. Cu, MD
Alfred Q. Lasala, II, MD
Hermogenes J. Monroy II, MD
Renato R. Montenegro, MD
Paul Anthony L. Sunga, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Alfred H. Belmonte, MD

7) COMMITTEE ON SURGICAL RESEARCH

Tasks:
7.1. Continue to oversee the development of evidence-based practice guidelines on common surgical conditions in cooperation with PHIC and DOH.
7.2. To institute the research development program and clinical practice guidelines

Chairman: Ma. Luisa D. Aquino, MD
Members:
Domingo S. Bongala, Jr., MD
Rodney B. Dofitas, MD
Maire Carmela M. Lapitan, MD
Eric S.M. Talens, MD

Plus reps from surgical specialty societies
PUA Ronan Cuaresma, MD
POA Lauro Bonifacio, MD
PATACSI Jose Luis J. Danguilan, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Isaac David E. Ampil, II, MD


8) COMMITTEE ON SURGICAL TRAINING

Tasks:
8.1. To identify issues and concerns that cut across all surgical specialties
8.2. Study equivalence of training in surgery in Asean countries (surgeons w/o borders)
8.3. Formulate policies on foreigners admitted as residents in accredited training programs.

Chairman: Cenon R. Alfonso, MD
Members:
Shirard Leonardo C. Adiviso MD
Michael C. Brillantes, MD
Joseph Melbert O. Gulfan, MD
Miguel C. Mendoza, MD
Renato Cirilo A. Ocampo, MD
Robert C. So, MD (representing PATOS)

Plus reps from surgical specialty societies
POA - Albert Dy, MD
PATACSI - Felixberto Lukban, MD
PSPS - Esther A. Saguil, MD
PSCRS - Hermogenes J. Monroy, II, MD

Regent-in-Charge: Jose Y. Cueto, Jr., MD

9) COMMITTEE ON HOSPITAL STANDARDIZATION & ACCREDITATION

Tasks:
9.1. To convene the Joint Accreditation Council of the College and develop general policies for training programs in surgery.
9.2. To resolve/mediate concerns of the surgical specialty societies through the Joint Accreditation Council

Chairman: Antonio C. Cabigas, MD
Members:
Orlando O. Ocampo, MD
2 members from each surgical specialty
Representatives of specialty societies (preferably Chairmen of Accreditation Committee), DOH, PHIC, PMA, PHA and PHAP.

Regent-in-Charge: Alex E.L. Cerrillo, MD

Note: (X) Years of service from 2004 to present
As of February 16, 2007

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