POGS 2012 MIDYEAR CONVENTION

14th Lacson St., Bacolod City, Philippines 6100 Tel. Nos. : /Fax : Telefax Sales Office :

HONORARY CHAIR: Dr. Jennie U. Kho, FPOGS (Chapter President) OVER ALL CHAIRPERSON Dr. Luz F. Altarejos, FPOGS Co-CHAIRS: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Dr. Evelyn R. Lacson, FPOGS (Regional Director) INTERNAL AFFAIRS Dr. Henrietta Lucasan, FPOGS CONVENTION SECRETARY/Secretariat Dr. Catherine T. Jison, FPOGS Dr. Mary Jean G. Rodriguez, FPOGS FINANCE COMMITTEE Dr. Wendy O. Evidente, FPOGS Dr. Ma. Anastacia L. De Asis, FPOGS PR COMMITTEE Dr. Jesette M. Granada, FPOGS Dr. Dyan Valerie B. Chua, DPOGS Organizing Comittee

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM Dr. Eugenio Alonso Gatuslao, FPOGS Dr. Ma. Theresa M. Maestral, FPOGS INVITATIONS/ REGISTRATION Dr. Catherine T. Jison, FPOGS Dr. Josephine Casanova, FPOGS Dr. Marlene Anico, FPOGS WELCOME COMMITTEE Dr. Marlon Tabligan, FPOGS Dr. Evelyn Yu, FPOGS Subcomittee Chairs/Co-chairs:

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Dr. Henrietta Lucasan, FPOGS Dr. Mary Jean G. Rodriguez, FPOGS HOSPITALITY/TOURS & TRANSPORTATION Dr. Ma. Suyen Magallanes, FPOGS Dr. Jennifer Souribio, FPOGS Dr. Mary Rose H. Lao, FPOGS Subcomittee Chairs/Co-chairs:

PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS Dr. Jesette Granada, FPOGS Dr. Lucia Susan Antonio, FPOGS EXHIBITS/ BOOTHS Dr. Marian T. Tan, FPOGS Dr. Norma Diy, FPOGS WAYS & MEANS Dr. Wendy O. Evidente, FPOGS Dr. Ma. Anastacia L. De Asis, FPOGS Subcomittee Chairs/Co-chairs:

SOCIALS Dr. Jennie U. Kho, FPOGS Dr. Valerie B. Chua, FPOGS Dr. Rosalie David, FPOGS Mr. Rene Hinojales (Program Director) AWARDS/SOUVENIR PROGRAM Dr. Ledi A. Tan, FPOGS Dr. Mary Jean Guiritan, FPOGS SPORTS Dr. Crisalito Inventado Subcomittee Chairs/Co-chairs:

 April 23Welcome Dinner Venue: Nature’s Village, Talisay City Sponsor: Wyeth  April 24 7amMotorcade Assembly at L’ Fisher 8 am Motorcade around the City 9amAmazing race Venue: Mambucal Mountain Resort 9amBOT Meeting L’ Fisher Sponsor: Abbott International 12 nnPreconvention Luncheon Symposium Sponsor: Abbott Nutritionals

5:00 PMCocktails and Welcome Reception Sponsor: Biofemme Assembly for BOT. RD, Organizing Comm 6:00 pmProcessional Entrance of Colors Invocation ( Obstetrician’s Prayer) Pambansang Awit Formal Opening ( POGS Pres) Welcome Message ( Reg Director) Cordial Message ( Overall Chair of MYC) Opening Remarks ( CME Chair) Introduction of Guest speaker Keynote Speaker Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation for Keynote Speaker Words from the sponsor and Contract signing  Closing Remarks 8:00Dinner Sponsor: BIOFEMME  SHOWTIME  Games

Fellowship Night at the New Government Center Sponsor: Multicare

EMPOWERING ISSUES… COLORS DIFFERENT STAGES OF HER LIFE General Objective: To bring into awareness the common problems/challenges/issues affecting the well being of the Filipino woman at different stages of her life.

APRIL 25, 2012 MORNING SESSION: 8:00-8:20Clinical gynecological approach especially for kids and teens Dr. Therese Mallen 8:30-8:50 Ovarian pathology in the young and the restless Dr. Catherine Canonizado 9:00-9:20 Adolescent Pelvic Pain Dr. Ryan Capitulo 9:30-9:50 Updates in menstrual disorders in teen Dr. Socorro Bernardino 10:00-10:30 Break 10:30-10:50 Teen Reproductive Health: Adolescent Sexuality in the Philippines Dr. Blanca de Guia Fuerte 11:00-11:20 Fetal Origin of the Metabolic Syndrome Dr. Brenda Zamora 11:30am-1:30 Lunch break with luncheon symposium Sponsor: MSD Speaker: Dr. Efren Domingo Moderator: Dr. Ditas Decena

APRIL 25, 2012 AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:30-1:50 Unmarried career women: Ethical issues on their desire to have children Dr. Zaida Gamilla 2:00-5:00 Presentation of winning papers Interesting Cases Sponsor: Multicare APRIL 26, 2012 Lay Forum ( open to the public) 8:00-8:20 Menopause Alert: Female Sexual Dysfunction, a Neglected Problem Dr. Belen Alenzuela 8:30-10:30 Sexuality in Menopause Dr. Margie Holmes Break Regular session 11-12:00Laughter YogaSponsor: Wyeth 12:00-1:30 Luncheon Symposium 1:30 – 2:00Closing Ceremonies Sponsor: Embil

 Online registration: m m  Pay to: POGS of Negros Occidental, Inc.  Acct: PSBank North Drive Branch, Bacolod City S/A To confirm your registration pls:  Fax registration form and deposit slip with your name to: or  Scan and clear copy of bank deposit slip and registration form to

Booked  L’ Fisher/ Chalet  Avenue Hotel  Biz Inn  Palmas del mar  La Planta  Sugarland  Circle Inn  Grand Regal  East View Hotel  Westown Hotel Still Available  Nature’s Village – 24rms  Tamera Inn – 18  Amrei – 20  Saltimboca- 2  Midtown Hotel  Sta, Fe resort Hotel  Kundutel  Northwest Inn  Bacolod Pavillon  Sylvia Manor

 All foyer booths taken with downpayment  Don Ricardo Booths – some still available  Hospitality Suites- major sponsors