About PIDSP
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Driven forward by the ultimate goal of leading the fight against childhood infectious diseases, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP), a subspecialty organization of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) was founded in September 1993. The brainchild of its Founding president, Dr. Rosalinda B. Soriano, the group consisted of 16 board certified pediatricians trained in the field of infectious diseases: Drs. Rosemarie Santana-Arciaga, Lulu C. Bravo, Enrique H. Carandang, Celia C. Carlos, Josefina Cadorna-Carlos, Antonio E. Chan, Rosalinda D. de Monterverde, Lester A. Deniega, Margaret Lu-Fong, Salvacion R. Gatchalian, Ma. Lourdes G. Gozali, May B. Montellano, Beatriz P. Quiambao, Jaime A. Santos and Estrella Paje-Villar.
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Vision: With a deep sense of dedication to the filipino child, WE shall be the dynamic and progressive subspecialty that leads in the fight against childhood infections.
PIDSP Officers and Organizing Committee
PIDSP OFFICERS (2024-2026)
President : Jo-anne A. De Castro, MD
Vice President : Maria Carmen B. Nievera, MD
Secretary : Gyneth Lourdes G. Birbera, MD
Asst. Secretary : Mary Antonette C. Madrid, MD
Treasurer : Cynthia A. Aguirre, MD
Asst. Treasurer : Anelyn L. Reyes, MD
Auditor : Marimel R. Pagcatipunan, MD
Immediate Past President: Fatima I. Gimenez, MD
Board of Directors :
Nancy N. Bermal, MD
Ma. Rosario Z. Capeding, MD
Jonathan G. Lim, MD
Jay Ron O. Padua, MD
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Advisers :
Lulu C. Bravo, MD
Mary Ann C. Bunyi, MD
Celia C. Carlos, MD
Josefina Cadorna-Carlos, MD
Lester A. Deniega, MD
Salvacion R. Gatchalian, MD (+)
Ma. Liza Antoinette M. Gonzales, MD
Margaret Lu-Fong, MD
May B. Montellano, MD
Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim, MD
Beatriz P. Quiambao, MD
Jaime A. Santos, MD
Rosalinda B. Soriano, MD
Estrella Paje-Villar, MD
Founding President: Rosalinda B. Soriano, MD
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CONVENTION COMMITTEES​
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Overall Chair : Imelda A. Luna, MD
Over-all Co-chair : Jonathan G. Lim , MD
Scientific
Chair : Arlene S. Dy-Co, MD
Co-chair : Elizabeth E. Gallardo, MD
Members :
Carmina A. Delos Reyes, MD
Lalaine T. Sanchez, MD
Ma. Delta S.A. Aguilar, MD
John Andrew T. Camposano, MD
Anelyn L. Reyes, MD
Jay Ron O. Padua, MD
Advisers :
Celia C. Carlos, MD
Maria Carmen B. Nievera, MD
Ways and Means
Chair : Maria Angela Nicole S. Perreras-Grande, MD
Co-chair : Melba V. Masigan, MD
Members : Ma. Melissa B. Tan, MD
Commercial Exhibits
Chair : Mary Antoinette C. Madrid, MD
Co-chair : Cynthia A. Aguirre, MD
Members : Abigail Chiong-Rivera, MD
Physical Arrangements
Chair : Jay Ron O. Padua, MD
Co-chair : Cynthia Cecilia J. De Ocampo, MD
Members :
Justin O.Ho, MD
Beverly A. Peliňo, MD
Janella M. Tiu, MD
Advisers : Charissa Fay B. Tabora MD
Registration
Chair : Maria Patricia A. Cantimbuhan, MD
Co-chair : Michelle C. Cuvin, MD
Members :
Isolde B. Mayo, MD
Fejelia Diocares-Faulan, MD
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Publicity and Souvenir
Chair : Rodaliza R. Manglicmot-Gumboc, MD
Co-chair : Melody O. Kiat-Tolentino, MD
Documentary and Productions
Chair : Expedito T. Yala, MD
Co-chair : Paul Sherwin O. Tarnate, MD
Members :
Patricia Marie D. Isada, MD
PCMC and PGH Fellows-in-Training
Research
Chair : Maria Tricia D.V. Subido-Carińo, MD
Co-chair : Joanne N. De Jesus-Cornejo, MD
Members :
Mark Joseph S. Castellano, MD
Kristine Alvarado-DelaCruz, MD
Carren Anne Batalla-Bocaling, MD
Dana Marie D. Dorola, MD
Allyne M. Aguelo, MD
Quiz Show
Chair : Frances Mae T. Pantig, MD
Co-chair : Desiree D. Argana, MD
Members :
Mary Glor D. Buñol, MD
Tomas T. Saiton, Jr., MD
Advisers : Maria Anna P. Bañez, MD
Awards
Chair : Pia Catrina T. Torres, MD
Co-chair : Aubrey O. Artienda, MD​
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Socials
Chair : Ruth Faye R. Sengson, MD
Co-chair : Anna Soleil Cheshia V. Tan, MD
Members: Patricia Manicad, MD
Business Managers
Cynthia A. Aguirre, MD
Charissa Fay B. Tabora, MD