Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary

28/09/2025

WASMI SPOTLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

The Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary (WASMI) completed another successful week, focusing on health protection, mission readiness, and community collaboration. Our personnel actively worked to safeguard the base, conducting a Dengue Mitigation and Sanitary Inspection and enhancing base safety by holding a Radiation Safety Seminar for 580th Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, PAF personnel.

We strengthened our medical capabilities by participating in Epidemic-Prone Disease Surveillance Training and took a significant step toward improving healthcare accessibility by submitting the accreditation requirements for the Konsulta Package Provider application. Furthermore, we successfully facilitated PFT Clearance for the 548th Engineer Construction Battalion.

This week also highlighted strong inter-agency partnerships through our coordination with the DOH for permit to construct and our successful engagement, including a courtesy call, with City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office regarding vital training materials.

As we look ahead, we have begun preparations and coordination meetings for the upcoming 9th Founding Anniversary of WASMI - DENTAL. WASMI remains dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and safety services for our personnel and the broader community.

21/09/2025

16/09/2025

11/09/2025

WASMI PARTICIPATES IN THE 3RD QUARTER NSED

The Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary (WASMI) actively joined the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) on September 11, 2025.

During the drill, WASMI personnel demonstrated proper duck, cover, and hold procedures and simulated the safe transfer of a patient from the Emergency Room to the designated evacuation area.

Through these efforts, WASMI reaffirms its commitment to ensuring safety, preparedness, and resilience for both patients and personnel in times of disaster.

07/09/2025

WASMI MENTAL HEALTH TEAM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR OJT FOR CRISIS HOTLINE RESPONSE

The Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary's Mental Health Team, led by Major Christine Jane D. Cerrera Nurse Corps and two others, successfully completed their On-the-Job Training for Crisis Hotline Response at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, on September 1-2, 2025.

The training encompassed mock call simulations, shadowing sessions, and live call handling under the supervision of NCMH staff. This comprehensive training ensures our personnel are well-prepared to manage incoming crisis calls from Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel and provide essential assistance to those in need.

Key takeaways and best practices were reviewed to enhance their proficiency in providing crisis hotline response specifically to PAF personnel.

01/09/2025

WASMI LECTURES STROKE TO 585TH ABG AND 580TH ACWW PERSONNEL

The Commanding Officer of the Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary (WASMI) - Lieutenant Colonel Wilfredo S. Abulencia Medical Corps conducted a lecture on Stroke — What It Is, Its Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention to the personnel of the 585th Air Base Group (ABG) and 580th Aircraft Control and Warning Wing, PAF (ACWW) and its radar sites on September 1, 2025.

The lecture promotes awareness on stroke as this disease can occur often without warning signs. It is essential for our personnel to know and understand the different risk factors, its prevention, and on how one can immediately respond during emergency situations that are useful to saving more lives.

Moreover, getting awareness on stroke encourages our military and civilian personnel to observe healthier lifestyle to help prevent stroke from happening, which is essential for a healthier Philippine Air Force community.

31/08/2025

WASMI CONGRATULATES OUR PAF NURSING SERVICE DAISY AWARDEES

The Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary (WASMI) congratulates Major Christine Jane D. Cerrera Nurse Corps, and Ms. Vi Frances F. Laynesa Civilian Human Resource, who shone brightly at the 52nd Philippine Air Force Nursing Service Founding Anniversary on August 28, 2025.

Inspired by this year’s theme, “Soaring Beyond Limits: Focusing on Innovation and Compassionate Care,” both were presented with the esteemed Daisy Award—an international recognition celebrating nurses who embody the legacy of J. Patrick Barnes through their unwavering dedication and empathy in healthcare.

The celebration soared even higher during the Fellowship Night, where Airman Apollo Zeus Catubig Philippine Air Force claimed 1st Runner-Up in the electrifying “Your Face Sounds Familiar” PAF NS Edition competition! His stellar performance highlighted creativity, teamwork, and the unstoppable spirit of the WASMI family.

From groundbreaking healthcare innovations to moments of shared joy, WASMI personnel continue to redefine excellence with passion and purpose. Together, we break barriers, uplift communities, and prove that compassion knows no limits!

31/08/2025

WASMI LECTURE ON STROKE

You are all invited to our awareness lecture on Stroke!

Join us on September 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM, via face-to-face at WAS Multipurpose Hall or via VTC through scanning our QR code.

Together, let us get informed and practice healthier lifestyle with our Commanding Officer - LTC WILFREDO S ABULENCIA MC as our lecturer.

See you everyone!

30/04/2025

Hospital Visit of Command Surgeon, AIBDC to WASMI

Colonel Jonathan B. Rico, Medical Corps (General Staff Corps), Command Surgeon of the Air Installation and Base Development Command (AIBDC), conducted a vital two-day visit to the Wallace Air Station Medical Infirmary (WASMI) on April 28–29, 2025. He was warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel Wilfredo S. Abulencia, Medical Corps, WASMI's Commanding Officer.

Colonel Rico's visit included courtesy calls to key leadership: Colonel Francis Karem Neri, Philippine Air Force, Deputy Wing Commander, and Colonel Jonathan J. Inocando, Philippine Air Force, Group Commander of the 585th Air Base Group.

During his visit, Lieutenant Colonel Abulencia provided Colonel Rico with a comprehensive briefing, highlighting WASMI's significant health accomplishments, personnel readiness, patient census data, and future plans, including the crucial pursuit of Department of Health accreditation.

Colonel Rico's visit served as a critical assessment of WASMI's operational effectiveness, pinpointing areas for improvement in healthcare delivery and ensuring seamless alignment with the AIBDC's broader medical strategic goals. The insights gained will directly shape future strategic planning and resource allocation, significantly enhancing WASMI's capabilities and its crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of all Air Force personnel.