UP PGH Department of Pediatrics

29/08/2026

Good day!

For the booking an appoinntment for new and follow-up patients at the Outpatient Department (OPD), you may now utilize the new OCRA 2.0 platform of UP-PGH. Thank you!

TOTOO PO ANG BALITA! BAGO NA ANG OCRA!

1. Pumunta sa https://ocra.pgh.gov.ph para sa bagong OCRA.
2. Mag-log-in gamit ang inyong User Name at Password. Hindi po ito nagbago. Maaari niyo parin pong gamitin ang inyong orihinal na OCRA account.

Mga maaaring gawin gamit ang inyong OCRA account:
1. Magrequest ng appointment sa OPD clinics sa PGH Manila at PGH New Clark City
2. Mag-request ng mga opisyal na dokumento gaya ng mga medical certificates mula sa Medical Records.
3. Tignan ang mga resulta ng mga laboratoryong ginawa sa PGH
4. Magtala ng inyong blood pressure, blood sugar at ibang sintomas para sa pagmonitor ng inyong kalusugan.

Kung nahihirapan na mag-log-in ay maaaring i-reset ang inyong password o di kaya ay magreport para mabigyan ng suporta ng aming IT Team.

29/08/2026

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics is now accepting applicants for its 2-year fellowship training program for January 2027. The program includes a Masters Course in Health Professions Education.

Deadline of application: September 4, 2026
Fellowship Qualifying Exam: September 8, 2026

Feel free to contact us via the email and phone number provided for inquiries. Thank you!

19/08/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIANS! 🎉
​The UP-PGH Department of Pediatrics - Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics proudly congratulates our graduates on successfully passing the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (PSDBP) 2026 Certifying Board Examination:

✨ Maria Cindy M. Martinez-Alejandrino, MD, DPPS
✨ Ma. Micaela Therese J. Pimentel-Asperas, MD, DPPS
✨ Pamela Monika C. Limbo-Evangelista, MD, DPPS
​✨ Phillip Sebastian Serafin J. Golez, MD, DPPS

Thank you for your tireless dedication to serving children and families.

Your UP-PGH Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics family is beyond proud of you! ❤️

17/08/2026

🏥✨ STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE WITH UP-PGH PEDIATRICS! ✨🏥

Curious about what it’s like to train at one of the country’s premier pediatric institutions? 👀💚

Join us for the UP-PGH Department of Pediatrics Open House and get an inside look at our residency program—from training and career opportunities to the people and culture that make Pedia PGH truly special. 🩺👶

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Pedia AVR, Department of Pediatrics, PGH

Whether you're considering residency or simply want to know more about life in Pedia PGH, we'd love to meet you! 💚

📲 Pre-register for the event: Scan the QR code in the poster or through https://forms.gle/8B7V74DTfUbdUtMt7
📋 Residency application: https://apply.pgh.gov.ph

For inquiries:
☎️ (02) 8554-8400 local 2107
📧 [email protected]

12/08/2026

📣 CALLING ALL GENERAL PEDIATRICIANS!

Take the next step in your journey and train where excellence, service, and compassion meet. ❤️💚

The UP–PGH Department of Pediatrics is now accepting applications for its Post-Residency Fellowship Programs for January 2027!

✨REVISED DATES — PLEASE TAKE NOTE! ✨
🗓 APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
📝 FELLOWSHIP QUALIFYING EXAM: SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

💻 100% ONLINE APPLICATION
Applications will open on AUGUST 17, 2026 via PGH STEP.

Join the UP–PGH Department of Pediatrics and be part of a community committed to healing, learning, serving, and shaping the hope of the future. ✨

📌 Save the revised dates and apply!

10/08/2026

The UP-PGH Department of Pediatrics is now accepting applicants for its Residency Training Program! 👶🏻🩺

Join a community committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, research, and service—and grow with us as we care for Filipino children. 🇵🇭

📌 IMPORTANT DATES
🔹 September 10, 2026 (Thursday) – Open House
🔹 September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) – Deadline of Submission of Requirements
🔹 September 18, 2026 (Friday) – Qualifying Examination

📚 PRE-RESIDENCY PERIOD
🔹 September 21 – October 11 – Licensed MDs
🔹 October 13 – November 2 – Post-PLE Takers

📲 Ready to apply?
Scan the QR code or visit https://apply.pgh.gov.ph

For inquiries:
📞 (02) 8554-8400 local 2107
📧 [email protected]

Be part of a legacy. Be part of UP-PGH Pediatrics. 💚❤️

09/08/2026

🚂 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — TRAIN 2.0

Angela S. Aguilar, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Gynecologic Endoscopy
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

🎤 "Cycle Detours: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Children and Adolescents."

Dr. Angela S. Aguilar is a Professor at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of Acta Medica Philippina. She is recognized for her expertise in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecologic Endoscopy, and Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, and has received the Doña Tytana Professorial Chair, the Howard and Conchita Redmon Professorial Chair, and the distinction of University Scientist I from the University of the Philippines Manila. In this session, she will discuss a practical approach to abnormal uterine bleeding in children and adolescents, including evaluation, differential diagnoses, and evidence-based management strategies.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕐 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
📍 The Manila Hotel

‼️✨ CPD Units Applied✨ ‼️
✨ PPS: 18 units
✨ PRC: 10 units
✨ PAFP units to follow

🔗 Register now: https://uppgh-pgc2026.synergyph.com/

💳 Registration Rates:
🟢 Early Bird (until July 31, 2026, ONLY 1 DAY LEFT! ) — PHP 4,000.00
🔵 Regular — PHP 4,500.00
♿️ Senior Citizen / PWD — PHP 3,800.00

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]

08/08/2026

🚂 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — TRAIN 2.0

Jeremiah Torrico, RND, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

🎤 "From Detection to Action: Navigating the Recent Guidelines in Acute Malnutrition"

Dr. Jeremiah Torrico is a Pediatrics Consultant specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. He is an Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines College of Public Health and serves as the Board Director for Academe and Research of the Nutritionist-Dietitians' Association of the Philippines. A Diplomate of the Philippine Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and a Fellow of the Philippine Pediatric Society, Dr. Torrico is committed to advancing pediatric digestive health and nutrition through excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. Moreover, he has delivered numerous national and international lectures, received multiple prestigious awards—including the 2025 PRC Outstanding Professional of the Year for Nutrition and Dietetics, Most Outstanding Fellow in Pediatrics, and International Abstract of Distinction (ASPEN 2026)—and remains actively involved in research, guideline development, and professional organizations dedicated to advancing pediatric nutrition and child health. In this session, he will explore the latest evidence-based guidelines for the early identification, assessment, and management of acute malnutrition to optimize outcomes in children.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕐 3:30-4:00 PM
📍 The Manila Hotel

‼️✨ CPD Units Applied✨ ‼️
✨ PPS: 18 units
✨ PRC: 10 units
✨ PAFP units to follow

🔗 Register now: https://uppgh-pgc2026.synergyph.com/

💳 Registration Rates:
🟢 Early Bird (until July 31, 2026, ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT!) — PHP 4,000.00
🔵 Regular — PHP 4,500.00*
♿️ Senior Citizen / PWD — **PHP 3,800.00

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]

06/08/2026

🚂 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — TRAIN 2.0

Lorna F. Ramos-Abad, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology
UP–Philippine General Hospital

🎤 "Keeping Obesity Care on the Rails: The Childhood Obesity CPG in Practice."

Dr. Lorna F. Ramos-Abad is Professor Emeritus at the UP College of Medicine and a distinguished Pediatric Endocrinologist with decades of experience in clinical practice, education, and health policy. She previously served as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Head of the Section of Pediatric Endocrinology at UP–Philippine General Hospital, and as Head of the Endocrinology Section at the Philippine Children's Medical Center. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the DOH Newborn Screening Experts Committee on Congenital Hypothyroidism and Chair of the Department of Health Steering Committee for the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pediatric Obesity. In this session, she will discuss the practical application of the Childhood Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines, highlighting evidence-based approaches to the evaluation, management, and long-term care of children with obesity.

📅 Friday, 28 August 2026
🕐 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 The Manila Hotel

‼️✨ CPD Units Applied✨‼️
✨ PPS: 18 units
✨ PRC: 10 units
✨ PAFP units to follow

🔗 Register now: https://uppgh-pgc2026.synergyph.com/

💳 Registration Rates:
🟢 Early Bird (until July 31, 2026) — PHP 4,000.00
🔵 Regular — PHP 4,500.00
♿️ Senior Citizen / PWD — PHP 3,800.00

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]

31/07/2026

🚂 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — TRAIN 2.0

Francesca Mae T. Pantig, MD
Pediatric Infectious Diseases

🎤 "The ILI Express: A Practical Approach to Influenza-like Illness."

Dr. Francesca Mae T. Pantig is a Clinical Associate Professor at the UP College of Medicine, Training Officer of the Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Pediatrics at UP–Philippine General Hospital, and Editor-in-Chief of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) Journal. She also serves as a Visiting Consultant and Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Angeles University Foundation Medical Center, The Medical City Clark, and AC Sacred Heart Medical Center. Here, she will discuss a practical, evidence-based approach to the evaluation and management of influenza-like illness in children, including diagnosis, treatment, and key considerations during respiratory infection seasons.

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕐 3:00-3:30 PM
📍 The Manila Hotel

‼️✨ CPD Units Applied✨ ‼️
✨ PPS: 18 units
✨ PRC: 10 units
✨ PAFP units to follow

🔗 Register now: https://uppgh-pgc2026.synergyph.com/

💳 Registration Rates:
🟢 Early Bird (until July 31, 2026) — PHP 4,000.00
🔵 Regular — PHP 4,500.00*
♿️ Senior Citizen / PWD — **PHP 3,800.00

📧 For inquiries: [email protected]