UP PGH Addiction and Recovery Medicine

12/04/2026

✨Sinag 2026✨

We proudly celebrate a meaningful milestone at the UP-PGH Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine (DPBM), UP-PGH, as we honor the graduates of the Residency and Fellowship Programs last April 10, 2026.

A special congratulations to our four graduates from the Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (DARM) who were recognized during the ceremony:

Dr. Allandale E. Nacino
Dr. Pamela Bianca P. Bandelaria
Dr. Jonna N. Datu
Dr. Jiggy Leonard F. Landong

May this achievement be the beginning of even greater impact in your respective patients and communities.

" Cura, supra, omnia."

01/04/2026

March Highlights: DARM IN WONCA ILOILO 🫶

We are proud to share the active participation of the Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (DARM), together with the Philippine Academy of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (PAARM), represented by our DARM Division Chief and PAARM President, Dr. Joselito C. Pascual and moderated by Dr. Allandale Nacino in the Parallel Session Symposium titled:

“Beyond the Surface: The Family Physician's Role in Complex Cases involving Addiction, Forensics, Toxic Exposure, and Occupational Hazards”

held during WONCA Iloilo 2026 last March 26, 2026 at Iloilo Convention Center (ICON), Iloilo City.

This engagement highlights our continued commitment to advancing multidisciplinary approaches in addressing complex and evolving challenges in patient care, particularly in addiction and recovery medicine.

01/04/2026

11/03/2026

[BALTAZAR V REYES JR PSYCHOTHERAPY LECTURE]

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, UP-PGH, through the Psychotherapy Special Interest Group, invites you to Baltazar V. Reyes Jr. Psychotherapy Lecture:

📌 Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Patients with Cancer
🗓 25 March 2026 | WEDNESDAY
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (PhST)
📍 Via Zoom (and to be livestreamed on Facebook)

🗣 Speaker:
William Breitbart,MD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Weill Medical College
New York, USA

Director, MSKCC Psycho-Oncology
Education & Training Institute

Join us for an insightful lecture on Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy. We’ll be exploring the profound role of meaning in end-of-life care and introducing a novel counseling intervention designed specifically for patients navigating the complexities of advanced illness.

Kindly register via the google form. You can access via QR code or this link: https://forms.gle/v6CRHTYNAmreVBHQ9

A zoom registration link will be shown after submitting the google form

Thank you!

05/03/2026

ICYMI: DARM Research Forum 2026 Highlights ❤️

The DARM Research Forum 2026 successfully brought together our graduate fellows as they presented their research aimed at helping fill important gaps in the field of Addiction and Recovery Medicine, ultimately strengthening the delivery of evidence-based addiction care.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed panelists and guests from Department of Health-Las Piñas DATRC-Official and National Poison Management and Control Centerfor their generous sharing of expertise, thoughtful insights, and support in advancing addiction research and practice.

Your contributions continue to inspire our shared mission of improving recovery-oriented care for our patients. 🙏📖

26/02/2026

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26/02/2026

The Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine (DARM) warmly welcomes Dr. Gerald Anthony E. Sexon as our First-Year Fellow in Training who officially joined us this month.

Dr. Sexon comes from Ospital ng Makati, with a strong foundation in Family Medicine. We are honored to have another dedicated physician committed to advancing compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-based care in the field of Addiction and Recovery Medicine.

As you begin this new chapter, we look forward to your growth, contributions, and shared mission in transforming lives and strengthening recovery.

Welcome to the DARM Team, Dr. Sexon! 💙

31/01/2026

[BALTAZAR V REYES JR PSYCHOTHERAPY LECTURE]

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, UP-PGH, through the Psychotherapy Special Interest Group, invites you to the first
Baltazar V. Reyes Jr. Psychotherapy Lecture this 2026:

📌 Incorporating Mindfulness Techniques in Psychotherapy
🗓 February 25, 2026 | WEDNESDAY
🕗 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN (PhST)
📍 Via Zoom (and to be livestreamed on Facebook)

🗣 Speaker:
Joffrey Sebastian E. Quiring, MD, EMSRHS, FPPA
Associate Professor and Social & Community Psychiatry Head Unit
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
College of Medicine
University of the Philippines Manila

Wellnesss Consultant and Certified Facilitator of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Join us as we explore the bridge between mindfulness techniques and psychotherapy. Let's create a grounded environment where transformation can happen naturally, weaving together traditional wisdom and contemporary psychotherapy.

Kindly register via the google form. You can access via QR code or this link: https://bit.ly/BVRLecSeries

A zoom registration link will be shown after submitting the google form

For inquiries, kindly contact us through pghpsychiatry.psychotherapy.sig@gmail.com

Thank you!

16/01/2026

Congratulations to our Division Chief, Dr. Joselito Pascual!

A well-deserved congratulations to Dr. Joselito C. Pascual!
Your vision, dedication, and service-driven leadership continue to inspire generations of toxicologists and protect the health of our communities. Thank you for your enduring commitment to public service and excellence.

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year and Congratulations to Our Graduates in Addiction and Recovery Medicine! 🎉

As we welcome the New Year, we also celebrate historic milestones in the field of Addiction and Recovery Medicine in the Philippines. This year marks the graduation of pioneering physicians who have each broken new ground in their respective specialties—strengthening our collective response to substance use and behavioral addictions across the lifespan.

We proudly recognize our graduates, in this order:

1️⃣ Dr. Allandale E. Nacino, the first Family Medicine Specialist with subspecialty training in Addiction and Recovery Medicine
2️⃣ Dr. Pamela Bianca P. Bandelaria, the first female Pediatrician to specialize in Addiction and Recovery Medicine
3️⃣ Dr. Jonna N. Datu, the first Neurologist–Psychiatrist with specialization in Addiction and Recovery Medicine
4️⃣ Dr. Jiggy Leonard F. Landong, the first Internal Medicine Specialist to specialize in Addiction and Recovery Medicine

On behalf of the UP–PGH Division of Addiction and Recovery Medicine under the UP-PGH Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine (DPBM), we congratulate you on this remarkable achievement and thank you for paving the way for future generations of addiction specialists.

✨ Padayon sa 2026 and beyond! 🇵🇭