R1MC Department of Pediatrics

17/10/2025

CALLING ALL HEALERS OF TOMORROW'S SMILE!!😇😊👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

The Region 1 Medical Center Department of Pediatrics is now accepting applicants for its Pediatric Residency Training Program!!!!

Embark on a journey of service, learning, and excellence in the care of children. At R1MC, residents are guided by dedicated mentors within a nurturing environment that values compassion, integrity, and professional growth.

Our program is committed to developing competent and compassionate pediatricians — physicians who will serve with excellence and empathy for the health and future of all Filipino children.

We look forward to welcoming you to the R1MC Pediatrics family!!💗💗

06/09/2025

The Region 1 Medical Center Department of Pediatrics congratulates Dr. Joanna Abalos, Dr. Yen Ang, and Dr. Flordeliza Ferrer for successfully passing the Philippine Pediatric Society Specialty Board Written and Oral Examinations!

This achievement stands as proof of your hard work, perseverance and commitment to pediatric care. We take pride in this milestone and look forward to the many ways you will continue to make a difference in the lives of the Filipino children and their families.

30/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Ruth Anne Tugawin-Montano! 👩‍⚕️
Your hard work and dedication have paid off! Kudos on passing the Specialty Board Exam in Philippine Society of Pediatric Hematology (PSPH),
Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. The future is brighter with compassionate specialists like you. 🌟🩺

16/04/2025

Congratulations to the R1MC Post-Graduate Interns for successfully passing the April 2025 Physician Licensure Examination! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off. Your R1MC Department of Pediatrics is proud of you and excited to see the amazing doctors you’re becoming. Onward, doctors!

15/04/2025

Congratulations to all April 2025 PLE Passers!

The entire R1MC Department of Pediatrics proudly congratulates the newest doctors who successfully passed the April 2025 Physician Licensure Exam! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have finally paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievement.

Welcome to the noble profession of medicine — may you always serve with compassion, integrity, and excellence.

We celebrate you today and always!

10/03/2025

The Region 1 Medical Center Department of Pediatrics extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Joanna Mae Abalos for successfully passing the PPS Written Specialty Board Examination. This achievement is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in the field of pediatrics. We are proud of her accomplishment and look forward to her continued success!

22/11/2024

We are proud to share the great works of R1MC Pediatrics residents and their co-authors. These posters were presented during the 18th Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics last November 14-17, 2024 in Cebu, Philippines. Good job doctors!

Dr. Joanna Mae T Abalos
"Effect of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation on weight gain among very low birthweight preterm neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial"

Dr. Andrea P. Paningbatan-Rivera
"The Peculiar Face of a Rash: A Case of a 10-year old Female with Juvenile Dermatomyositis"

Dr. Justin Paolo T. Magsanoc
"Navigating Recurrent Challenges: Kawasaki Disease in a Three year old Male"

Dr. Joana Pamela C. Pua
"The "Other" Great Imitator Congenital Neurosyphilis"

Dr. Laila R. Quitaleg
"Central Precocious Puberty in a 4-year old Male "A Case report of Hypothalamic Hamartoma-induced Early Puberty"

21/11/2024

Kudos to Doctors Joanna Mae T. Abalos, Andrea Paningbatan-Rivera, Justin Paolo T. Magsanoc, Joana Pamela C.Pua, and Laila R. Quitaleg on their poster presentation during the 18th Asia Pacific Congress of Pediatrics in Cebu, Philippines on November 14-17, 2024. Your Pedia family is proud of you!

17/10/2024

We are hiring! Join us now!

22/09/2024