The Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. A Specialty Society of the Philippine Medical Association Annual Report 2021 Table of Contents Agenda 1 General Business Meeting 2 President’s Report 6 Secretary’s Report 12 Treasurer’s Report 15 Chapter Reports Northeastern Luzon 18 Northern Luzon 21 Central Luzon 24 Southern Tagalog 26 Bicol 29 Central Visayas 31 Eastern Visayas 33 Negros Occidental 35 Western Visayas 37 Davao Southern Mindanao 40 North Central Mindanao 43 South Western Mindanao 45 Council Reports Council on Administrative Affairs 47 Council on Training and Continuing Professional Development 53 Council on Research and Publications 57 Council on Community Service and Child Advocacy 61 Council on Subspecialties and Sections 71 Mission and Vision 130 Code of Ethics 131 Election Code 143 Certificate of Incorporation 149 PPS By-Laws 150 PPS Rules and Regulations 154 Agenda: General Membership Meeting 28 July 2021 Wednesday 2:00 – 4:00 PM Via Zoom AGENDA 1. Invocation 2. Call to order by the President 3. Roll call and declaration of quorum 4. Announcement of PPS Awardees 5. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting 6. Matters arising from the minutes 7. President’s Report 8. Report of the Secretary 9. Report of the Treasurer 10. Report of the different councils and committees 10.1. Approval of the revised implementing rules and regulations of PPS, Inc. 11. Other Matters 12. Adjournment Page 1 of 169 Philippine Pediatric Society MINUTES OF THE VIRTUAL ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 25 November 2020 Attendance: Joselyn A. Eusebio (JAE) Anna Lisa T. Ong-Lim (AOL) Florentina U. Ty (FUT) Michael M. Resurreccion (MMR) Cesar M. Ong (CMO) Edwin V. Rodriguez (EVR) Jacqueline O. Navarro, MD (JON) Eileen S. Navarroza (ESN) Wilfredo R. Santos (WRS) Annilyn A. Bergante (AAB) Josefino A. Regalado (JAR) Dennis James E. Absin (DEA) Francis Xavier M. Dimalanta (FXD) Alexander O. Tuazon, MD (AOT) 01. The meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM. 02. CMO announced that the presence of a quorum (4504 out of 4980 = 90.4%). 03. Dr. Wilberto L. Lopez moved for the approval of the agenda and was seconded by Dr. Victor S. Doctor. 04. Dr. Genesis C. Rivera moved for the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting and was seconded by Dr. Esperanza F. Rivera. 05. Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting: A. PPS is currently in the process of negotiating with two of the major groups of HMOs: AHMOPI and PAHMOC. The participating members will receive the same compensation for services rendered as doctors in other specialty organizations. B. The proposal to have an electronic annual report was implemented as the 2020 Annual Report is available online. C. The request for senior citizen discounts in the convention registration fees was not approved as it is not provided for in the PPS constitution. What the constitution provides for is exemption from the annual dues for Fellows in good standing aged 65 years and above even if they are not Emeritus Fellows. D. Past chapter presidents are exempted from paying the PPS convention registration fees. The exemption does not include registration in subspecialty conventions. E. The proposal to include specific instructions on the use of the teenage pregnancy kits could not be carried as it has copyright issues. F. The request for a non-sectarian opening prayer was implemented. 06. JAE presented the President’s Report on behalf of Dr. Salvacion R. Gatchalian. The report highlighted the advocacies and activities of Dr. Gatchalian. Dr. Carmelo A. Alfiler moved for the approval of the President’s Report and was seconded by Dr. Jocelyn J. Yambao-Franco. 07. FUT presented the Secretary’s Report. The report should be dated March 12 instead of March 19. The Php 50,000 financial support for each of the 11 COVID hospitals, the board resolution Page 2 of 169 for the incumbent Vice President to act as the new President, and the online elections were approved in April 2020. Dr. Carmelo A. Alfiler moved for the approval of the Secretary’s Report as corrected and was seconded by Dr. Jocelyn J. Yambao-Franco. 08. CMO presented the Treasurer’s Report. The membership base increased from 5719 in 2018 to 6389 in 2019 (12% increase) with 20% of the total number exempted from paying the annual dues. The major source of income remains to be the annual convention. However, it was noted that while the convention expenses increased, the sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies decreased. The receipts in 2019 were Php 79,292,345 while the disbursements were Php 69,900,000. Dr. Carmelo A. Alfiler moved for the approval of the Treasurer’s Report and was seconded by Dr. Jocelyn J. Yambao-Franco. 09. The reports of the councils, chapters, subspecialty societies, and sections were reviewed. Dr. Carmelo A. Alfiler moved for the approval of the reports and was seconded by Dr. Jocelyn J. Yambao-Franco. 10. JAE presented the interim report from March-November 2020. A. The PPS rose to the challenge of the pandemic through organizational reforms, professional empowerment, and active engagement in national and regional events. B. The interim BOT provided job security for the PPS staff. C. The HAB provided interim guidelines for residency training programs including appropriate mental health support for trainees and members through the Task Force on Mental Health and guidelines on telemedicine for residents. D. CPD activities were resumed utilizing the online platform. E. The platform for the online election was finalized. The turnout was 82%. F. The PPS joined the Healthcare Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC). G. The 2020 Annual Convention, to be hosted by MCU, will push through but virtually with a revised theme: Glocalizing Pediatrics: Evidence and Practices from a Virtual Platform. H. A strategic planning workshop was held last September 2020. The national strategic directions were set: Resilience – Innovation – Creativity – Operational Excellence. 1) Resiliency in the implementation of existing and proposed programs and activities through virtual platforms 2) Integration of innovative modalities in pediatric residency training programs during times of limited physical engagements 3) Creativity in the implementation of relevant advocacy programs and projects 4) Operational excellence through prioritized and streamlined execution including financial sustainability I. JAE identified 3 priority projects: 1) Developmental screening in general pediatric practice 2) Adolescent transition care 3) Nutrition in the chronically ill child Page 3 of 169 J. The Specialty Board gave virtual written and oral examinations. K. The PPS conducted a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on training programs. The results showed a significant (34-73%) reduction in the number of patients and fear, anxiety, and emotional difficulties among trainees. L. The Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecological Society of the Philippines (PAGSPHIL) was accredited as an affiliate subspecialty. M. The update of the UPEC manual was started in October 2020. N. A MOU with Safe Kids World Philippines was finalized in October 2020. O. Sickness benefits were provided to members. Financial aid was given to regions affected by the typhoons. P. A MOU between the PPS and the PCP for Adolescent Health and Transition Care was signed in November 2020. 11. Other matters: A. The BOT and the organizing committee of the convention approved industry sponsored simultaneous symposia upon consultation with the Committee on Ethics and approval from the interagency committee of EO 51. B. Docquity explained in writing the technical problems encountered during the first day of the convention. The main problem was their server based abroad. Consequently, Docquity is not charging the PPS. C. Clarification on CPD units: 1) 1 unit per hour for PPS-accredited activities 2) 0.5 unit per hour for non-PPS accredited activities 3) 3 units for speakers 4) 2 units for panelists or reactors 5) 1 unit for facilitators or moderators 6) CPD units for the PPS annual convention are evaluated separately and independently by the BOT. D. CPD units should be earned from local conferences. However, if an applicant is based abroad, CPD units from international conferences may be credited. E. Questions on HAB accreditation requirements should be addressed in writing to the President as Chair of the HAB through the secretary, Dr. Melinda M. Atienza. F. Any change in the annual dues would have to be studied by the BOT and the financial advisers of the PPS. G. The ICP Fund Review Board has a protocol for request for members’ benefits. H. Requests for certificates of good standing can be sent online. The certificates will be sent by email. Page 4 of 169 I. On the issue of online selling of vaccines by companies and individuals, Dr. Esperanza F. Rivera clarified that every member should abide by the PMA and PPS Codes of Ethics. Members should never be involved in advertising. What is allowed is only the name of the pediatrician, clinic hours, and clinic address. There should be no endorsement of products including vaccines. 12. Dr. Carmelo A. Alfiler moved for the adjournment of the business meeting and was seconded by Dr. Jocelyn J. Yambao-Franco. 13. The meeting was adjourned at 3:17 PM. Prepared by: Approved by: Jacqueline O. Navarro, MD Joselyn A. Eusebio, MD Assistant Secretary President Cesar M. Ong, MD Secretary Page 5 of 169 President’s Report Joselyn A. Eusebio, MD, FPPS, FPSDBP The Philippine Pediatric Society was hopeful for a good year. Coming from the successes of 2019 and with the preparations for the 57th Annual Convention on its finishing touches, the society was expecting a routine year ahead. PPS was however shaken by a string of unfortunate events during the first quarter of 2020. These events were the eruption of the Taal Volcano displacing many families including many members of the society, the emerging COVID- 19 pandemic and the passing of our dear Dr.