PAFP La Union

18/09/2025

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) – La Union Chapter proudly congratulates our newly conferred Certified Family Physicians (CFP):

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Marcos J. Combas Jr.
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Marvin Kaezar J. Lazona

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in Family Medicine inspire us all. 🌟 May this achievement further strengthen your passion for providing holistic, compassionate, and quality healthcare to our patients and communities.

👏 We celebrate this milestone with you and look forward to your continued contributions in advancing Family Medicine in La Union!

10/07/2025

The Philippine Academy of Family Physicians – La Union Chapter proudly congratulates Dr. Abby Mae Estigoy and her co-author Dr. Maricris Remular-Tejano for the recent publication of their research paper in the The Filipino Family Physician! 📚🩺

📖 Title of the Study:
"Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Among Hypertensive Patients in the Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Hospital in La Union: A Cross-sectional Study"

This important contribution highlights the intersection of mental and cardiovascular health—underscoring the value of holistic, compassionate care that we as Family Physicians continue to champion.

Your achievement brings pride to our chapter and inspires us all to pursue excellence in research and primary care! 💙💛

30/04/2025

Warmest Congratulations from PAFP La Union Chapter!

We proudly extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abby Mae Estigoy and Dr. Rica Dale Butay, esteemed members of the PAFP La Union Chapter, for successfully delivering oral presentations at the prestigious 26th WONCA Asia Pacific Regional Conference held in Busan, South Korea last April 24-27, 2025.

Dr. Abby Mae Estigoy presented her insightful work entitled “Praxis for Social Accountability through Community-Based Health Engagement,” showcasing the role of primary care in building responsive, community-rooted health systems.

Dr. Rica Dale Butay shared her significant study on “Mental Health Literacy among High School Students of Private Institutions in La Union, Philippines,” shedding light on the growing importance of mental health awareness among our youth.

Your dedication to advancing Community and Family Medicine through impactful research and international collaboration brings honor not only to the chapter but to the entire Filipino primary care community. We are truly proud of you!

05/03/2025

Here is the official program of PAFP’s 64th Anniversary and Annual Convention entitled “Family and Community Medicine: Navigating Through Futures Thinking for UHC.”

05/12/2024

16/10/2024

🎉PAFP La Union 5th Primary Care Modules🎉

We had an incredible evening last October 8, 2024, at 927 Restaurant, in partnership with Unilab!

With engaging discussions and invaluable insights on the following topics:

🩺 Lecture 1: Use of Fixed Dose Combination for Optimal BP Control
👩‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Jill L. Valdez-Sotis

🩺 Lecture 2: PFC Matrix in Hypertension Management
👨‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Christian Simon D. Gurion

The event was a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and continuous learning. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success!

Stay tuned for more educational events from PAFP La Union! 🗓️✨

13/10/2024

PAFP North Luzon
Regional Assembly and 62nd National Post-Graduate Course
October 12, 2024
Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City

07/10/2024

JOIN US for the PAFP North Luzon 2nd Regional Assembly and 62nd National Postgraduate Course. See you there.

05/10/2024

🎉 PAFP La Union Presents: 5th Primary Care Module🎉

Join us for an informative and engaging evening, in partnership with Unilab!

📅 Date: October 8, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: 927 Restaurant:

🩺 Lecture 1: Use of Fix Dose Combination for Optimal BP Control
👩‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Jill L. Valdez-Sotis

🩺 Lecture 2: PFC Matrix in Hypertension Management
👨‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Christian Simon D. Gurion

This is an excellent opportunity for continuous learning and professional growth.

Don't miss out on these valuable insights!

Mark your calendars and see you there! 🥰🥰🥰

16/09/2024

🎉 PAFP La Union Presents: 4th Primary Care Module 🎉

We are excited to invite you to our next Primary Care Module, in partnership with Unilab Primary Care!

🩺 Topic: Managing Hypertension in Primary Care
👩‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Rica Dale B. Butay, Family Medicine Specialist

📅 Date: September 19, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Natalna Grille, City of San Fernando, La Union

Join us for an insightful discussion on managing hypertension, one of the most common yet challenging conditions in primary care. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn!

Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you there!

11/09/2024

🎉 PAFP La Union's Third Primary Care Module 🎉

Last night, September 10, 2024 at Dencio's Bar & Grille, City of San Fernando, La Union, we wrapped up the third session of our Primary Care Module series, and it was another remarkable evening of professional growth and camaraderie!

We had the privilege of learning from Dr. Maricris R. Remular-Tejano, M.D., DFM, a Family Medicine Specialist, who delivered an insightful lecture on Managing Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Primary Care. The patient-centered, family focused and community oriented approach empowered all of us to better manage this prevalent condition in our own clinics.

Thank you to our wonderful speaker, engaged attendees, and our dedicated partners for making this session another success. Stay tuned for more modules as we continue to learn, grow, and inspire each other in the pursuit of better healthcare for all! 🌟✨

10/09/2024

🎉 PAFP La Union's Second Primary Care Module 🎉

Last September 03, 2024, at Max's Restaurant, City of San Fernando, La Union, we successfully hosted the second installment of our Primary Care Module series, and it was truly an evening of learning and growth!

Thank you to our brilliant speakers, enthusiastic attendees, and our partner, Unilab Primary Care for contributing to the success of this inspiring event! Together, we are empowering healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible. Let's continue to strive for excellence and stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to learn and grow in the field of Family Medicine! 🌟✨