Continuing Medical Education

FELLOW’S FORUM

The Fellows’ Forum is a scientific meeting envisioned to be a venue for academic interchange among subspecialists and related fields constituting the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of women with high risk pregnancies. The forum will be held regularly on a monthly interval , 5 times a year, from January to October. It will be hosted by institutions with an accredited Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship training program on a rotation basis. The host institution will present a case or case series admitted in its hospital.

Special Interest Groups

PSMFM Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are composed of members who share mutual and common goals and interests in the exploration and advancement of specific areas of knowledge and expertise in Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Hypertension in Pregnancy

ELIZABETH SUPELANA, MD
TRINILISA BAGALSO, MD
LINDA LUISA YANDOC, MD
CARMEN ADELA PEREZ, MD
CECILE STA. ANA, MD
GAYLINEL BONGYAD-SAN PEDRO, MD
JULIETA VILLANUEVA, MD
CATHERINE JOIE CARELLE-ONG, MD
ALEJANDRA KAREN TOLEDO, MD
ZARAH CHARISSA MAGNAYE-AGUALADA, MD
JOSEPHINE SANCHEZ, MD
CATHERINE BARBOSA-MACARAIG, MD
MAYNILA DOMINGO, MD
LOIDA MICHELLE ONG, MD
WENDY NICANOR, MD
ALPHA MONTAOS, MD
MARIA THERESA LOPEZ, MD
ZARINAH GONZAGA, MD
SUSAN NAGTALON, MD
WALFRIDO SUMPAICO, MD
JOSEPH OLIVAR, MD
CARMELA MADRIGAL-DY, MD
JOSEPH CARL MACALINTAL, MD
MARJORIE SANTOS, MD
EBBY EUNIKA REBUGIO, MD
JAY VEE LYNE INIGO, MD
KRISTINA DOSDOS, MD
RICHARD JORDIAS, MD

Committee Chair:
Marjorie I. Santos, MD

VISION

To achieve universal first trimester screening for preeclampsia in the Philippines by 2030

MISSION

Our mission is to decrease maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality by raising awareness of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy which will lead to the implementation of universal first trimester screening to prevent preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancies.

Preterm Labor

EMERSON TAN, MD
MA. GEMMA DATU FULGADO, MD
VANESSA MARIE LIM, MD
VICAR ONG, MD
ANA MARIE MADAMBA-BURGOS, MD
ZARAH CHARISSA MAGNAYE-AGUALADA, MD
CHRISTINE AGUILAR, MD
CATHERINE HUI TIIN LIM, MD
CATHERINE BARBOSA-MACARAIG, MD
VALERIE GAIL BAILON, MD
MAYNILA DOMINGO, MD
EDELIZA ELVAMBUENA-AMORIN, MD
KAREN TY-TORREDES, MD
MANBEE GENE GRANADA, MD
MAY HIPOLITO, MD
MA. CRISTINA CRISOLOGO, MD
NERISSA GRACIA NANO-DEGUZMAN, MD
IRENE QUINIO, MD
MARIA ESTRELLA FLORES, MD
ALDA GENE TREMOR, MD
MARIA ROSARIO CHENG, MD
ROSEMARIE QUILALA, MD
RINA RAMIRO, MD
ALEJANDRA KAREN Y. TOLEDO, MD
ALPHA MONTAOS, MD
ELIZABETH SUPELANA, MD
MA. SOCORRO ROGELAINE BRILLIANTES, MD
SHIERLY MAY DEL ROSARIO, MD

Committee Chair:
May N. Hipolito, MD

VISION

Our vision is to be the leading voice and advocate for the reduction in preterm births, and to work towards a future where every mother and baby receives the best possible care and support. We envision a Philippines where preterm labor is a rare occurrence, and where healthcare professionals have access to the resources, they need to identify those at risk, to intervene in preterm labor instances, and to prevent preterm births.

MISSION

Through our education efforts, we aim to increase awareness and knowledge of preterm labor, its risk factors, and strategies for prevention. Our service efforts aim to provide support and resources to healthcare professionals caring for women at risk for preterm labor by instilling early interventions that reduce the preterm birth risks and complications.

PPROM

CATHERINE JOIE CARELLE-ONG, MD

MARIA THERESA LOPEZ, MD

SUSAN NAGTALON, MD

Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound

TRINILISA BAGALSO, MD
EMERSON TAN, MD
MA CRESILDA PAZ SABULARCE, MD
ANA SY, MD
JOSEPH CARL MACALINTAL, MD
KATHRYN KRISTY BAUSTISTA, MD
MARLIZ ESCAÑO, MD
CARMEN ADELA PEREZ, MD
VANESSA MARIE LIM, MD
CECILE STA. ANA, MD
MARIA CARMINA SANTIAGO-OCAMPO, MD
VICAR ONG, MD
KRISTINA DOSDOS, MD
GLADIES, MD
AILEEN ONA-SUGUITAN, MD
JOSEPHINE SANCHEZ, MD
JOCELYN CENIZAL-BAMBALAN, MD
MARIE CATHELEEN SANTIAGO, MD
JOANNA PAULINE URSUA, MD
AMARYLLIS DIGNA YAZON, MD
ANNE VICTORIA MENDOZA, MD
JACEL ROSALES, MD
JAY VEE LYNE IÑIGO, MD
EBBY EUNIKA REBUGIO, MD
ZARINAH GONZAGA, MD
MAYCHIEL PEREZ, MD
CLARISSA VELAYO, MD
MILA IBAY, MD
YVONNE JOIE PALMA, MD
CARMELA MADRIGAL-DY, MD
ANGELITA TEOTICO, MD
LEAH SOCORRO RIVERA, MD
VALERIE GUINTO, MD
EMICIEL ALTA GIGANTE, MD
CHRISTINE AGUILAR, MD
BERLY BALITA, MD
CATHERINE BARBOSA-MACARAIG, MD
CATHERINE JOIE CARELLE ONG, MD
ELIZABETH SUPELANA, MD
KATHLEEN GRACE GAMUTAN, MD
MA. GEMMA DATU-FULGADO, MD
MA. LINDA QUEVEDO, MD
PAULA CRISTO TOLENTINO-ORLINA, MD
PAULINE ANTONETTE REYES, MD
WENDY NICANOR, MD

Committee Chair:
Carmela Madrigal-Dy, MD

VISION

Promote the continuing education of trainers and members in advanced obstetric ultrasound

MISSION

  • Conduct didactics and hands-on sessions on advanced obstetric ultrasound for the trainers of the accredited fellowship training hospitals.
  • Encourage the participation of the members in the workshops and certification courses on advanced obstetric ultrasound.
  • Sustain the knowledge and skills on advanced obstetric ultrasound through regular refresher courses and certification courses.
  • Invite foreign experts to conduct hands-on workshops in advanced obstetric ultrasound

Fetal Growth Restriction

SHIERLY MAY DEL ROSARIO, MD
LINDA LUISA YANDOC, MD
GAYLINEL BONGYAD-SAN PEDRO, MD
VICAR ONG, MD
KRISTINA DOSDOS, MD
RIOFERIO GLADIES, MD
AILEEN ONA-SUGUITAN, MD
KRISTINE SESE, MD
ALEJANDRA KAREN TOLEDO, MD
MA. THERESA MULDONG, MD
MARIE CATHELEEN SANTIAGO, MD
MARIA LOURDES OTAYZA, MD
GAY BAUTISTA GUIYAB, MD
GEMMA FULGADO, MD
ALPHA MONTAOS, MD
MARIA LOURDES COLOMA, MD
ZARINAH GONZAGA, MD
KATLEEN DEL PRADO, MD
MARIA ROSARIO CHENG, MD
MA. LINDA QUEVEDO, MD
DENNIS JOHN ORTIGA, MD
MARIE CATHELEEN SANTIAGO, MD
NERISSA GRACIA NANO-DE GUZMAN, MD
JOSEPH CARL MACALINTAL, MD
ALPHA MONTAOS, MD
JACEL ROSALES, MD
KATHLEEN GRACE GAMUTAN, MD
LIZZETTE CARO-ALQUIROS, MD

Committee Chair:
Maria Rosario Cheng, MD

VISION

A future where every case of fetal growth restriction is detected early, managed effectively and monitored closely to ensure optimal growth and development ultimately reducing the risks associated with this condition and improving long term outcomes for these babies.

Through innovative research, collaboration with health care professionals and continuous education, we aim to set new standards of care and support for clinicians and families affected by fetal growth restriction, fostering a culture of excellence and empathy in perinatal health management.

MISSION

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive, evidence based and compassionate management strategy for all cases of fetal growth restriction that prioritize the health and wellbeing of both the maternal and fetal dyad with the goal of optimizing outcomes and ensuring the best possible start in life for every neonate.

Fetal Surveillance

CHRISTINE AGUILAR, MD
MARIA LOURDES OTAYZA, MD
MA. SOCORRO ROGELANNIE BRILLANTES, MD
ELIJINESE MARIE CULANGEN, MD
MANBEE GENE GRANADA, MD
WENDY NICANOR, MD
MARIA ELSA AQUINO, MD
ELISA PATRICIA MAY MALVAR-CORNELIO, MD
JOANNA ZERLINE LOZADA-PASCUAL, MD
MARIA LOURDES COLOMA, MD
JOSEPH OLIVAR, MD
KATLEEN DEL PRADO, MD
MARIA LOURDES SOLIDUM, MD
MARIA NIZA REYES, MD
RAMON REYLES, MD
PAULA CHRISTI TOLENTINO-ORLINA, MD
MA. CORAZON DE JESUS, MD
MA. CRESILDA PAZ SABULRCE, MD
MARIA CARMINA SANTIAGO-OCAMPO, MD

Committee Chair:
Ramon T. Reyles, MD

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

KATHRYN KRISTY BAUSTISTA, MD
MARIA CARMINA SANTIAGO-OCAMPO, MD
JULIETA VILLANUEVA, MD
ANA MARIE MADAMBA-BURGOS, MD
ZARAH CHARISSA MAGNAYE-AGUALADA, MD
CATHERINE HUI TIIN LIM, MD
CRISTINE FERNANDEZ TANTOCO, MD
MARIA LOURDES OTAYZA, MD
MAYNILA DOMINGO, MD
EDELIZA ELVAMBUENA-AMORIN, MD
GAY BAUTISTA GUIYAB, MD
JOANNA ZERLINE LOZADA-PASCUAL, MD
KAREN TY-TORREDES, MD
ANNE VICTORIA MENDOZA, MD
JACEL ROSALES, MD
MARIA ELSA AQUINO, MD
ELISA PATRICIA MAY MALVAR-CORNELIO, MD
MARIA CZARINA MENDOZA, MD
WALFRIDO SUMPAICO, MD
MARIA NIZA REYES, MD
VALERIE GUINTO, MD
YVONNE JOIE PALMA, MD
MICHELLE MARTIN-BELANDRES, MD
SHARON JANE GALAGNARA, MD
ANA SY, MD
CATHERINE BARBOSA-MACARAIG, MD
CECILE STA. ANA, MD
GAYLINEL BONGYAD-SAN PEDRO
MA. SOCORRO ROGELAINE BRILLIANTES, MD
MA. THERESA MULDONG, MD
JOANNA PAULINE URSUA, MD
VICAR ONG, MD
MAUREEN DIMAMAY-DAZO, MD
CHRISTINE ARCALA-ALEGARBES, MD
LIZZETTE CARO-ALQUIROS, MD

Committee Chair:
Valerie Guinto, MD

Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity

SHIERLY MAY DEL ROSARIO, MD
PAULA TOLENTINO-ORLINA, MD
CARMEN ADELA PEREZ, MD
MA. LINDA QUEVEDO, MD
ALEJANDRA KAREN TOLEDO, MD
CATHERINE BARBOSA-MACARAIG, MD
MARIA YSABEL LUCIA AGCAOILI, MD
ELIJINESE MARIE CULANGEN, MD
AMARYLLIS DIGNA YAZON, MD
JAY VEE LYNE IÑIGO, MD
EBBY EUNIKA REBUGIO, MD
BRENAN IAN CAPUNO, MD
MAY HIPOLITO, MD
LINDA LUISA YANDOC, MD
MILA IBAY, MD
MARIA LOURDES SOLIDUM, MD
GAZELLE MARILAG BAYSA-PEE, MD
VALERIE GUINTO, MD
MA. CORAZON DE JESUS, MD
TERESITA ORTIN OLIVER, MD
MARIA CATHLEEN SANTIAGO, MD
PAULINE ANTONETTE REYES, MD
VANESSA MARIE LIM, MD

Committee Chair:
Maria Lourdes Solidum, MD

VISION

To be a global leader in advancing maternal and fetal health outcomes in women with diabetes, through evidence-based research, education, and advocacy.

MISSION

  • Promote optimal maternal and fetal health: By providing guidelines, education, and support for healthcare professionals managing pregnant women with diabetes.
  • Advance research: To drive innovation and improve understanding of the pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of diabetes-related complications in pregnancy.
  • Advocate for patient-centered care: By ensuring that pregnant women with diabetes have access to high-quality, culturally appropriate care.
  • Foster collaboration: By building partnerships with other healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient advocacy groups to address the unique challenges faced by pregnant women with diabetes.

Autoimmune Disorder

KATHRYN KRISTY BAUTISTA, MD
ANA MARIE MADAMBA-BURGOS, MD
AILEEN ONA-SUGUITAN, MD
ELIJINESE MARIE CULANGEN, MD
MARIA CZARINA MENDOZA, MD
GAZELLE MARILAG BAYSA-PEE, MD
MARLIZ QIANZON-ESCAÑO, MD
MICHELLE MARTIN-BELANDRES, MD
JEMIMAH CARTAGENA-LIM
EMICEL ALTA GIGANTE, MD
SHARON JANE GALAGNARA, MD
CARMEN ADELA PEREZ, MD
MA. LINDA QUEVEDO, MD
MARIA CARMINA SANTIAGO-OCAMPO, MD
ZARAH CHARISSA MAGNAYE-AGUALADA, MD

Committee Chair:
Maria Czarina Mendoza, MD

VISION

To enhance the society’s mastery of Autoimmune Disorders in pregnancy by 2026

MISSION

  • To provide a forum for MFM members to network and explore matters on Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy
  • To develop training and educational resources and clinical practice guidelines related to Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy
  • To develop collaborative clinical or research projects related to Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy
  • To promote advocacy and to develop policy position statements related to Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy
  • To promote awareness of current issues relating Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy
  • To provide pool of speakers for postgraduate course, congress, and other scientific activities

Fetal Therapy

TRINILISA BAGALSO, MD
MA CRESILDA PAZ SABULARCE, MD
ANA SY, MD
JOSEPH CARL MACALINTAL, MD
MARIA CARMINA SANTIAGO-OCAMPO, MD
GAYLINEL BONGYAD-SAN PEDRO, MD
JULIETA VILLANUEVA, MD
MA. LINDA QUEVEDO, MD
KRISTINA DOSDOS, MD
MARLIZ ESCAÑO, MD
GLADIES, MD
JOSEPHINE SANCHEZ, MD
JOCELYN CENIZAL-BAMBALAN, MD
CHRISTINE AGUILAR, MD
PAULINE ANTONETTE REYES, MD
CRISTINE FERNANDEZ TANTOCO, MD
MA. SOCORRO ROGELANNIE BRILLANTES, MD
JOANNA PAULINE URSUA, MD
EDELIZA ELVAMBUENA-AMORIN, MD
GAY BAUTISTA GUIYAB, MD
KAREN TY-TORREDES, MD
ANNE VICTORIA MENDOZA, MD
JACEL ROSALES, MD
BRENAN IAN CAPUNO, MD
AURORA VICTORIA AVELINO, MD
MA. CRISTINA CRISOLOGO, MD
ZARINAH GONZAGA, MD
MARIA ROSARIO CHENG, MD
BERLY BALITA, MD
MAYCHIEL PEREZ, MD
CLARISSA VELAYO, MD
RAMON REYLES, MD
LEAH SOCORRO RIVERA, MD
NERISSA GRACIA NANO-DE GUZMAN, MD
JEMIMAH CARTAGENA-LIM
VALERIE GUINTO, MD
MA. CORAZON DE JESUS, MD
EMICEL ALTA GIGANTE, MD
TERESITA ORTIN OLIVER, MD
AMARYLLIS DIGNA YAZON, MD
ELIJINESE MARIE CULANGEN, MD
MA. SOCORRO ROGELAINE BRILLIANTES, MD
MA. THERESA MULDONG, MD

Committee Chair:
Karen Alessandra Ty-Torredes, MD

VISION

  • To provide equal opportunities for patients to receive fetal therapy in the country
  • To improve fetal therapy locally by promoting education and research

MISSION

  • To ensure high-quality fetal therapy is available to all Filipinos
  • To enhance PSMFM member competency by supporting advanced training in fetal therapy

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

EMERSON TAN, MD
LINDA LUISA YANDOC, MD
VANESSA MARIE LIM, MD
CECILE STA. ANA, MD
MA. SOCORRO ROGELANNIE BRILLANTES, MD
JOANNA ZERLINE LOZADA-PASCUAL, MD
MANBEE GENE GRANADA, MD
RAMON REYLES, MD
LEAH SOCORRO RIVERA, MD
GUMERSINDA JAVIER, MD
VALERIE GUINTO, MD
MARIA ESTRELLA FLORES, MD
CARMELA MADRIGAL-DY, MD
MARJORIE SANTOS, MD
RICHARD JORDIAS, MD
LUCIA TIANGCO, MD
IRENE QUINIO, MD
CATHERINE JOIE CARELLE ONG, MD
SHERRI ANN SUPLIDO, MD
CATHERINE HUI TIIN LIM, MD
EBBY EUNIKA REBUGIO, MD
GLADIES RIOFERIO, MD

Committee Chair:
Maria Estrella Flores, MD

VISION

To play a pivotal role in ensuring that the interpretation of electronic fetal monitoring aligns with the utmost standards of care in perinatal medicine.

MISSION

To establish a unified approach to the interpretation of electronic fetal monitoring by promoting interdisciplinary cooperation among healthcare professionals through ongoing education, and advocating for evidence-based practices to enhance perinatal outcomes.

Perinatal Epidemiology

JOANNA ZERLINE LOZADA-PASCUAL, MD
AMARYLLIS DIGNA YAZON, MD
MARIO PHILIP FESTIN, MD
VALERIE GUINTO, MD
TERESITA ORTIN OLIVER, MD
SHARON JANE GALAGNARA, MD
MA. CRISTINA CRISOLOGO, MD
IRENE QUINIO, MD
LORA GARCIA-TANSENGCO, MD
MARIA GERALDINE ASSUMPTION GAVINA C. TORRALBA, MD
JOANNA ZERLINE LOZADA-PASCUAL, MD
MARIA ELSA AQUINO, MD

Committee Chair:
Mario Philip Festin, MD

VISION

To have healthy and happy mothers during pregnancy, who have access to the best health care, and having safe deliveries of healthy babies

MISSION

By monitoring the indicators of perinatal health care, and using the best evidence, we shall ensure that all providers of maternal and perinatal care, and all services meet the highest quality standards, at all times.