02/08/2025
The Medical City Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, in partnership with the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism – NCR Eastern Chapter, the Philippine College of Physicians – Pasig-San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter, and the local government of Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Pasig (in coordination with konsehal Joseph Gonzales), celebrated Diabetes Awareness Week through an event entitled “Kalingang Komunidad: A Diabetes Community Fair.”
This activity was held on August 2, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the Brgy. Sta. Cruz Covered Courts, Pasig. In line with the theme “Komunidad Patatagin, Hamon ng Diabetes Harapin,” activities such as free blood tests, ABI screening, ECG, consultations, medications, and an informative lay forum by Dr. Perie Adorable-Wagan (Endocrinologist), Dr. AJ San Juan-Garcia (Medical Nutrition Specialist), and Mr. Enrico Cembrano (Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian) were prepared for our patient partners.
Doctors from St. Luke’s Medical Center–QC, East Avenue Medical Center, and Cardinal Santos Medical Center also graced the event to provide free consultations to patients.
From our hospitals to the communities, we bring not only services, but also awareness of this very important topic. We hope that this activity helped strengthen diabetes awareness in our community. Until our next event. Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng dumalo!
*Official photos by Dr. Paolo Vilvestre (IM resident, The Medical City Department of Medicine)