Region 1 Medical Center - Department of Family and Community Medicine

31/03/2026

Here is the R1MC OPD schedule for Holy Week. Please be guided accordingly.

May we take this time to pause, reflect, and observe the significance of the season. 🙏🏻

HOLIDAY ADVISORY │ SEMANA SANTA 2026
​As we observe a time of solemnity and reflection this Semana Santa, please take note of the OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT schedule:

April 1 (Holy Wednesday) Half Day Operation
​April 2 (Maundy Thursday): CLOSED
​April 3 (Good Friday): CLOSED
​April 4 (Black Saturday): OPEN

23/03/2026

Congratulations to our newly conferred 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀, 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

𝙁𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨:
1. Jesse Emmanuel F. Casupang, MD, FPAFP, OHP, FPSMSG, MMHoA
2. Abegail Angelyn P. Osorio, MD, MPM, FPAFP, FPSMSG, MMHoA
3. Jehan Grace C. Macaalay, MD, OHP, FPAFP, FPSMSG, MMHoA

𝘿𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨:
1. Katherine Stephanie E. Distor-Villanueva, MD, DFM
2. Christian Paolo P. Doria, MD, DFM
3. Kristel Mariz V. Ocampo, MD, DFM, FPSMSG
4. Mark Ross M. Rosario, MD, DFM
5. Merhana C. Sali, MD, DFM, FPSMSG
6. Valerie N. Tumaliuan, MD, DFM, FPSMSG

𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨:
1. Ruth M. De Las Peñas, MD, MPM, CFP

𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 – 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨:
1. Marjorie V. Manongsong, MD, CPC-FP
2. Jelissa Mae G. Parayno, MD, CPC-FP
3. Hester Marie S. Robeniol, MD, CPC-FP
4. Maricar B. Valenzuela, MD, CPC-FP

Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have led you to this remarkable milestone. Today marks not just the culmination of years of hard work, but the beginning of an even greater journey in service, leadership, and lifelong learning.

May you continue to inspire, heal, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

The department congratulates you on your well-deserved success!

23/03/2026

We proudly extend our warmest congratulations to our 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺! 🎉

This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in training, service, and patient-centered care. It is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and passion of our faculty, residents, and staff who continuously strive to uphold the highest standards in family medicine.

May this achievement inspire us to further strengthen our mission in shaping competent, compassionate, and community-oriented family physicians.

Here’s to continuing excellence and greater impact in the years ahead! 💙

22/03/2026

𝗕𝗨𝗛𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗔, 𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗨𝗪𝗔𝗚 𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔!

In observance of Rabies Awareness Month this March, the Department of Family and Community Medicine of Region 1 Medical Center actively participates in and supports the Department of Health’s campaign to eliminate rabies as a public health threat.

Rabies is a 100% vaccine-preventable disease. While it is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, it can be completely prevented through timely vaccination—both through pre-exposure prophylaxis for high-risk individuals and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) administered immediately after an animal bite.

This initiative highlights the importance of responsible pet ownership, regular vaccination of dogs and cats, proper wound care, and prompt consultation following animal bites. Through sustained community engagement and health promotion, we remain committed to achieving a rabies-free Philippines.

19/03/2026

HOLIDAY ADVISORY | In observance of EID'L FITR (FEAST OF RAMADAN) as declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr via Proclamation No. 1189, please be informed that the OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT will be CLOSED on March 20, 2026 (Friday).
Regular Half-Day OPD Operation will resume on March 21, 2026.

16/03/2026

“🐾 Rabies and Animal Bite Management Training🩺
📅 March 11–13, 2026

Healthcare professionals participated in the 3-Day Rabies and Animal Bite Management Training aimed at strengthening knowledge and clinical skills in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of rabies.

📚 Days 1–2: Informative lectures were delivered by distinguished speakers Dr. Sigrid P. Agustin, Dr. Maria Rica M. Bautista, Dr. Guadalupe S. Visperas-Songcuan, and Mr. Mikho V. Benito. The sessions covered key topics including Diagnosis of Rabies, Updates on the Current Situation of the Rabies Control Program, PhilHealth Animal Bite Package, Understanding Human Rabies Disease, and the Latest Guidelines on Animal Bite Management.

💉 Day 3: Participants engaged in a demonstration and practicum on the Intradermal Administration of Rabies Vaccine and Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) Infiltration, allowing them to apply the knowledge gained through hands-on training.

The activity strengthened the capacity of healthcare workers in ensuring effective rabies prevention and proper management of animal bite cases, contributing to safer and healthier communities. 🐕🐈”

16/03/2026

“📚✨ Medical Teaching Conference ✨📚

On March 11, 2026, clerks and interns gathered at The Odeum, Region 1 Medical Center for an engaging Medical Teaching Conference featuring the topic “Basic Research Concepts and Statistics.”

We extend our sincere gratitude to our speaker, Dr. Ma. Angelica Q. Castro from the Department of Family and Community Medicine, for sharing valuable insights and guiding our future physicians in understanding the fundamentals of research and statistics in medical practice. 🩺📊

👏 Congratulations to the Quiz Bee winners after the discussion!
🥇 Team Dragon Fruit
🥈 Team Fig
🥉 Team Carrot

Your knowledge, teamwork, and enthusiasm truly made the activity more exciting and meaningful!

Thank you to all the clerks and interns who actively participated and contributed to the success of this learning session. Together, we continue to strengthen our foundation in research and evidence-based medicine. 📖✨”

16/03/2026

We proudly congratulate our Family Medicine Residents who participated and represented Region 1 Medical Center, earning awards during the recently concluded DOH Friendship Games 2026.

Special recognition is given to Dr. Emmanuel John M. Posadas, Second Year Family Medicine Resident, who was crowned Mr. Friendship Games 2026, alongside Dr. Shaira Rabang, Third Year Dermatology Resident, who was also crowned as Ms. Friendship Games 2026.

We also commend the following residents for their outstanding achievements in their respective events:

• Dr. Jose Gabriel Lozo, Second Year Family Medicine Resident – Gold Medal, Mass Start Cycling Event; Bronze Medal, Individual Time Trial
• Dr. Ma. Angelica Castro, Second Year Family Medicine Resident – Silver Medal, Table Tennis Women’s Doubles

Your dedication, sportsmanship, and excellence bring pride and honor to our department and to Region 1 Medical Center. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! 🎉🏅

23/02/2026

𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚. 🌱

The Department of Family and Community Medicine recently held a successful Hospital Conference on February 20, 2026, focused on the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. We had an insightful session led by our guest speaker, Dr. Carl Jones P. Alimorong, who shed light on how nutrition, sleep, and even healthy relationships ultimately affect our health.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the R1MC FQD Hall. It’s always a win when the team comes together to learn and grow. Here’s to building a better and healthier community, one habit at a time! 🩺✨

18/02/2026

𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙎𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃𝘾𝘼𝙍𝙀, 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝙃𝘼𝘽𝙄𝙏 𝘼𝙏 𝘼 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀! 🩺

From the food we eat to the way we sleep, every choice is an opportunity for healing. We are thrilled to invite you to upcoming Friday Hospital Conference : Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine. Join us as we learn how six pillars of lifestyle medicine play an integral part in transforming our health and well-being.

📢 Emcee : Dr. Jomar Petonio
🎙 Speaker: Dr. Carl Jones P. Alimorong
🎤 Moderator: Dr. Jehan Grace C. Macaalay
📅 When: February 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM onwards
📍 Where: R1MC FQD Hall

Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of health and wellness. See you there!

16/02/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 |The Region 1 Medical Center Outpatient Department (OPD) will be temporarily CLOSED on February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) in observance of the Lunar New Year pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006, series of 2025 declaring the day a Special Non-Working Holiday.

Regular OPD services will resume on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday).

Patients requiring urgent attention may proceed to the Emergency Room.

28/01/2026

𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣

Congratulations to the awardees of Husay Karunungan 2025 from the Department of Family and Community Medicine — leaders committed to holistic care, lifelong learning, and service to every family and community. May your dedication continue to uplift lives, foster hope, and set new standards for care and service in the years to come.

Warmest congratulations again, dear doctors!